SGS Expands Global Cycling Testing Expertise with Acquisition of EFBE

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company, has announced the acquisition of EFBE, a specialist in accredited mechanical testing for bicycles and e-bikes. EFBE is recognised for its proprietary testing protocols and operates certified laboratories in Germany and Taiwan, serving leading brands in the global cycling industry.

The acquisition significantly strengthens SGS’s position in the rapidly growing bicycle and e-bike sector, a market closely linked to global trends in sustainable mobility, health, and consumer safety. It also expands SGS’s specialised engineering and product testing capabilities, while providing access to a valuable niche supported by increasing regulatory requirements and strong international demand.

About SGS
SGS operates a network of more than 2,500 laboratories and facilities in 115 countries, employing over 99,500 professionals worldwide. For more than 145 years, the company has delivered Swiss-level precision, helping businesses meet the highest standards in quality, compliance, and sustainability.

Guided by its brand promise, “When you need to be sure”, SGS is committed to trust, integrity, and reliability. The company delivers its services under the SGS name and through trusted specialised brands including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe, and Nutrasource.

SGS is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW).