For more than seven decades, the Heppeler Institute has been a trusted name for precise, compliant, and timely pharmaceutical and water testing. Now, as the Normec Heppeler Institute, we carry this legacy forward — combining our established expertise with the strength and resources of Normec.

Lörrach, August 2025 – The Untersuchungsinstitut Heppeler trusted by companies in the region of the “Three-country corner” (“Dreiländereck") of Germany, France and Switzerland for high-quality pharmaceutical and water testing, will continue to operate under the new name – Normec Heppeler Institute.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands - [6 August 2025] - Normec (“the Group”), a leading European provider of Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Compliance (“TICC”) services, today announces its entry into the United States (“US”) through the acquisition of three highly specialized companies in the Foodcare, Sustainability, and Healthcare sectors. Normec is backed by Astorg, a leading pan-European private equity firm, and the majority shareholder in the Group since 2020.

At OWM, we are proud to have more than 15 years of engineering experience in the offshore energy sector. Over the years, we have experienced...

Access to clean drinking water is a fundamental human right, and a pressing global challenge. This view underpins our commitment to Water for Life, a foundation dedicated to providing clean drinking water and sanitation to underserved communities around the world.

They're back: peaches, nectarines, apricots, plums and cherries. Stone fruit is the ultimate summer fruit and guarantees a unique taste experience. But guaranteeing good quality? That's easier said than done.

From 1 June 2025, NEN, the scheme manager of the Safety Culture Ladder (formerly Safety Ladder) will offer new products within the Safety Culture Ladder.

Bringing a new product to market is an exciting step – and at the same time one of the riskiest in the entire innovation process. Marketing teams spend months working on strategy, positioning, taste, and packaging. Yet despite all that care, one crucial question often remains unanswered: will the product truly resonate with the target audience?