Kova Engineering has partnered with Industrial Inspection & Analysis
Relay Transition Partners is pleased to announce that Kova Engineering Ltd. (“Kova Engineering” or the “Company”) has partnered with Industrial Inspection & Analysis Ltd. (“IIA”), a portfolio company of SRM Equity Partners.
Founded in 1989, Kova Engineering was formed to provide engineering, inspection, and certification services of cranes and lift equipment using accredited inspectors overseen by licensed professional engineers. The Company performs work in many industries including manufacturing, aerospace and maritime industries. Kova Engineering provides essential expertise in weld inspection, non-destructive testing, equipment certification, structural maintenance programs, as well as mechanical, civil, and metallurgical engineering.
The addition of Kova Engineering, which has 15 offices across Canada, makes IIA the largest third-party lift inspection company in North America. Joining forces with IIA enables Kova Engineering to expand its reach and strengthen its commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.
Relay Transition Partners acted as financial advisor to Kova Engineering.
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Kova Engineering has head offices in Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario. For 35 years, the Company’s mission has been to provide world class engineering, inspection, certification and training services. Kova Engineering established the Crane Certification Bureau which set the standard for crane inspection and certification across Canada. The Company is a Transport Canada Approved Maintenance Organization and certified welding inspection organization with the Canadian Welding Bureau.
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Based in Atlanta, Georgia, IIA is a leading inspection provider focused on quality and safety for an array of industries. In both laboratory and field settings, IIA offers a range of non-destructive examinations, testing and certification solutions to ensure safety, performance and compliance. IIA has offices in the United States, Canada and China and is a portfolio company of SRM Equity Partners.