EAS Group:
Committed to Growth
1987
Eurofins Scientific was
founded by Gilles Martin
Eurofins Scientific was founded by Gilles Martin in 1987 with 10 employees. Based in his hometown of Nantes, France, ES marketed a technology that helped ascertain the sugar content of wine.
2004
ADME Bioanalyses (FR)
Dr Specht Laboratories (DE)
Eurofins Scientific acquired ADME Bioanalyses (FR) and Dr Specht Laboratories (DE); two laboratories specialising in pesticide residue analysis in 2004.
2006
Agrisearch (UK)
GAB Biotechnology (DE)
Agrisearch (UK) and GAB Biotechnology (DE) follow soon after – two leading European CRO’s to the agrochemical industry. These acquisitions in 2006 provided 20 field locations in the EU and 1 location in the USA in 2006. Also, this is the year that Eurofins Agroscience Services was formally established.
2007
EAS Hungary
EAS Hungary was set up
in 2007 offering a full field
trials service covering all crops
and national locations.
2008
Research Options (US)
EAS Bulgaria
In 2008 EAS Group “go global”,
acquiring field CRO Research Options
(US) whilst expanding organically in
the EU with EAS Bulgaria.
2009
EAS Brazil
Access Research (US)
Grayson Research (US)
EAS Analytical Inc (US)
2009 is a busy year for growth seeing the acquisition of project
management companies Grayson Research (US) and Access Research (US).
At the same time, EAS Brazil and EAS Analytical Inc (US) are established.
2010
EAS Thailand
EAS Romania
2010 sees EAS Group branching
east into Asia with EAS Thailand
and further organic growth in Europe
with EAS Romania.
2011
EAS Sicily
EAS Group branches into extreme
southern Europe with EAS Sicily in 2011.
2012
Eurofins Regulatory AG (CH)
EAS Austria
EAS Denmark
EAS Ireland
In 2012, Eurofins Regulatory AG (CH) is established, bringing regulatory affairs in house. EAS Austria, EAS Denmark and EAS Ireland are added to the European locations, bringing field stations to 40 in total.
2013
MITOX
Agrisearch (AUS)
MITOX is acquired in 2013 bringing extensive experience and
knowledge in both Taxonomy and Environmental toxicology.
Agrisearch (AUS/NZ) is acquired in Asia-Pacific making
EAS Group in Asia-Pacificmaking EAS Group the largest
managed in-house CRO to the agchem industry.
2014
India & China
2014 sees more expansion globally into
China and India as EAS Group continues to
deliver on its goal of providing the most
thorough and complete service for the
agrochemical manufacturer.
2015
De Bredelaar (NL)
Trialcamp (ES)
Phyliae (FR)
Market leading CRO’s De Bredelaar (NL),
Trialcamp (ES), and Phyliae (FR) are acquired
in 2015 making it EAS Group’s most prolific
year for growth through acquisition.
2016
SCEC pty (AUS)
NDSM Ltd (UK)
EAS Philipines
SCEC pty (AUS) specialising in the
development of veterinary medicine and
animal welfare is acquired in 2016 along
with NDSM Ltd (UK), a specialist field
CRO providing demonstration trials.
In conjunction, EAS Group establishes
a presence in the Philippines.
2017
EAG Laboratories (USA)
Selcia (UK)
Advinus (India)
JACC (Japan)
EAS Malaysia
EAS Argentina
EAS Chile
2017 was our biggest year yet for organic growth and
acquisition seeing the addition of complimentary laboratories
in the UK, USA and Asia, plus, significant new field
capability in South America and South East Asia.
2018
EAS Morocco
EAS France
EAS Spain
Agrartest (Germany)
The acquisition of Agrartest GmbH, along with a dedicated variety testing facility opened in France sees 2018 as pivotal in our services to the seed breeding industry. The acquisition also means we now have unmatched coverage for field trials in Germany. Further, we set up a new Regulatory unit in Spain; EAS Regulatory Spain SL.
2019
EAS Brazil
Métodos (Spain)
J.V. South Africa
In 2019, Métodos y Servicios Agrícolas joined EAS Group
seeing the Spanish team gain 24 colleagues and 2 strategically
located facilities. Add to this, a new joint venture in South Africa
and the addition of 3 field bases in Brazil – 2019 has been
a very busy year!
2020
International Soil Health Alliance with Biome Makers
EAS Group and US based Biome Makers announce an alliance to distribute BeCrop; Biome Makers’ unique soil functional analysis technology. This will provide a new standard of soil biodiversity analysis in Europe for farmers, agronomists and the wider agricultural industry.
2022
Research For Hire, Inc. (USA)
The acquisition of Research For Hire, Inc., recognized as a leading US CRO, sees EAS Group gain additional expertise in 14C radiolabelled field studies, and expand coverage and capabilities in a key agricultural region in the USA. The addition of Research for Hire strengthens the field research offerings in both California, and across North America.
2024
Verdelab Bioscience S.r.l. (IT)
The acquisition of Verdelab Bioscience S.r.l., a leading provider of expert phytopathology testing to vegetable breeders, marks a significant milestone in EAS’ long-term strategy to provide a full portfolio of integrated solutions to the seed industry, including laboratory diagnostic services, bioassays and field experiments.
