At NFPA Global Solutions, we’re driven by a simple mission: Enhance fire, life, and electrical safety on a global scale. Now, that mission advances even further. Earlier this month, we announced the acquisition of PFS TECO, a company with more than 85 years of expertise in third-party evaluation services for the building industry.

This acquisition isn’t just about growth but also about bringing together two organizations that share a commitment to protecting people and property, fostering innovation, and helping businesses navigate the complexities of regulatory compliance. By combining our global reach and resources with the technical depth and expertise of the PFS TECO team, we’re creating new opportunities for customers to streamline compliance, gain market acceptance, and operate with greater confidence.

Who is PFS TECO?

PFS TECO has been a trusted name in the building industry, delivering third-party testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services that help manufacturers meet regulatory requirements and gain market acceptance. Headquartered in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin, PFS TECO serves clients across the United States and Canada with a focus on quality, compliance, and technical expertise.

PFS TECO operates in three core business segments, each serving a critical role in the built environment:

• Manufactured & Modular Structures: Industry-leading plan review and in-plant inspection services for modular construction and HUD-code manufactured homes, recognized by the Industrialized Building Commission (IBC) and approved by HUD as a Primary Inspection Agency (IPIA).
• Building Products: Comprehensive certification, inspection, and testing services for a wide range of building products, backed by ISO/IEC 17065 compliance and accredited laboratories in Wisconsin and Oregon.
• Hearth Products: Specialized certification and testing for gas- and wood-fueled appliances, with accreditations from leading organizations including the EPA, IAS, and SCC.

With a nationwide network of engineers, inspectors, and technical experts, PFS TECO has built a reputation for responsive service, reliable evaluations, and a commitment to helping customers bring safe, compliant products to the market.

Why This Partnership Matters

NFPA Global Solutions focuses on advancing safety by providing compliance solutions, digital products, and advisory services that help businesses navigate complex regulatory environments. Adding PFS TECO strengthens this mission by expanding our expertise in third-party testing, inspection, and certification services for building products and systems.

By joining forces, we’re able to:

• Expand our TIC expertise to serve more industries within the built environment.
• Offer compliance solutions that simplify complex processes for manufacturers and regulators alike.
• Accelerate innovation by combining our resources to develop services and digital tools that improve efficiency and confidence.

As Carlos Correia, President of NFPA Global Solutions, shared: “This acquisition represents a significant leap forward for both companies, providing a tremendous opportunity to advance our safety mission worldwide.” With this partnership, NFPA Global Solutions and PFS TECO are well-positioned to deliver enhanced services and support for the building industry now and into the future.

What This Means for Our Customers

For PFS TECO clients, it’s business as usual, but with added benefits. Customers will continue to work with the same experienced team they trust, now supported by the expanded resources and expertise of NFPA Global Solutions.

For NFPA Global Solutions clients, this acquisition brings access to a broader range of third-party TIC services. It strengthens our ability to help manufacturers and regulators demonstrate compliance with evolving codes and standards, access efficient services such as electronic plan review, inspections, and certification across multiple product areas, as well as gain confidence that products meet the highest standards of safety and performance.

Together, NFPA Global Solutions and PFS TECO are better positioned to support customers’ needs across the built environment, providing responsive, reliable, and expert driven solutions at every stage, from plan review to final certification.

Looking Ahead

This acquisition marks an important step in expanding the NFPA Global Solutions portfolio. Combining PFS TECO’s decades of technical expertise with NFPA Global Solutions’ resources and global reach, the partnership creates opportunities to expand services, develop new solutions, and support customers more effectively.

Looking ahead, we are committed to delivering reliable, responsive, and experience driven solutions. Helping manufacturers, regulators, and building professionals navigate regulatory requirements, mitigate risk, and bring safe, compliant products to market.

Together, NFPA Global Solutions and PFS TECO are not just growing, we are strengthening our shared vision of innovation, safety, and acceptance within the industry, providing long-term value for customers and partners alike.

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