The acquisition of ERMI will expand Pace Analytical’s environmental laboratory network and broaden its testing capabilities in order to better serve more clients in the southern US.

ERMI has focused on providing high-quality environmental testing services for the industries including mining, utility, steel, pulp and paper, chemical, environmental, engineering, manufacturing and various government agencies.

ERMI’s core analytical services include surface, drinking, waste, storm and ground water; solid, hazardous and liquid wastes; sediments and soils; plant and animal tissues and other sample matrices.

Pace Analytical CEO Steve Vanderboom said ERMI’s clients will now have access to Pace’s incredible depth of specialty services to support their unique testing needs.

"This acquisition also provides close proximity to key corporate clients in the region," Vanderboom said.