The investment company Bridgepoint Group has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in GBA Group.

Bridgepoint Group thus replaces the previous majority shareholder Ardian, which acquired GBA Group in the early of 2021, but will continue to hold a smaller stake in the GBA Group.

Tea is one of the most popular beverages worldwide – aromatic, complex, and globally traded. Yet behind every cup lies a sophisticated analytical process that ensures product safety, quality and regulatory compliance.

On the occasion of International Tea Day, we spoke with Dr. Frank Schütt, tea analysis expert at GBA Group, about the role of laboratory testing in the tea industry.

Whether it’s an outdoor or indoor pool, the quality of the bathing and pool water is crucial for visitors’ health, hygiene, and confidence. Pool operators are required to monitor their water regularly, and this is exactly where reliable analysis comes into play.

At the GBA Group, we provide support through comprehensive testing of all relevant microbiological and chemical parameters, reliably, independently, and in accordance with the highest quality standards.

The GBA Group has acquired a majority stake in Johner Institut GmbH, further expanding its position as a leading European platform for medical device services. With the internationally recognized expertise and excellent reputation of the Johner Institute, the GBA Group significantly strengthens its regulatory and technological capabilities in the medical device sector and expands its service portfolio, particularly in consulting and training. The acquisition represents the next logical step in the GBA Group’s strategy to further strengthen its market position in the life sciences sector.

Reports of possible asbestos findings in colored play sand, craft sand, and modeling sand are currently causing uncertainty. Individual international studies have detected asbestos fibers in colored sand products.

The GBA Group offers professional asbestos analysis of play sand in accordance with recognized standard procedures:

• BIA 7487
• VDI 3866 Sheet 5, Appendix B

Approximately 1 gram of sample material is sufficient for testing in our specialized laboratories.