REDMOND: Certerra, a leading provider of technology-enabled testing, inspection, and certification services for critical infrastructure, announced Thursday it has acquired Farabaugh Engineering and Testing, a specialized firm offering product testing, auditing, and engineering services for construction and building components.
The acquisition strengthens Certerra’s Analytical Labs and Building Products Divisions, expanding its technical capabilities and geographic footprint across key U.S. markets. Farabaugh, based in the Northeast, brings four decades of experience in laboratory and field testing of materials such as concrete, steel, and composites. The firm is IAS 17020 accredited for AC472 and AC473, supporting compliance audits for the metal building industry.
“The addition of Farabaugh brings highly specialized capabilities to our Analytical Labs and Building Products Divisions,” said Ed Lyon, CEO of Certerra.
“Their strong regional presence, deep technical expertise, and longstanding client relationships strengthen our mission to assure quality and advance innovation in building product end markets.”
Daniel G. Farabaugh, founder of the firm, said the partnership will accelerate growth and expand services. “We are excited to join Certerra and leverage its national platform to grow our services and client base,” he said.
Certerra has completed 16 acquisitions since 2021 as part of its strategy to build a national platform for testing, inspection, and certification services in materials engineering and earth sciences.
Womble Bond Dickinson, LLP advised Certerra on the transaction. The Miller Law Firm, PLLC represented Farabaugh.