SYNLAB UK & Ireland:

SYNLAB acquires Synergy

Published: 2nd November 2016 - All information correct at time of publication.

SYNLAB, the leading provider of medical diagnostic services in Europe, has today announced that it has acquired Synergy Health Laboratory Services including Genon Laboratories (jointly “SHLS”) from Synergy Health Sterilization UK Ltd for an undisclosed amount.

This acquisition extends SYNLAB’s repertoire of testing services in the UK, as well as complementing the range of specialist testing across the Group’s wider European lab business, deepening the expertise and customer offering.

SHLS is a leader in workplace drug and alcohol testing based in Abergavenny, Wales. SHLS is CPA accredited in pathology and has UKAS accreditation in toxicology. Genon Laboratories, based in Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire, is a market leader in testing for allergens in food. Genon is also UKAS accredited. Together SHLS employs around 160 staff with expert knowledge in both drugs of abuse and food testing. The current Managing Director, Chris Fullerton, will join the SYNLAB UK Executive team.

As part of the deal, SYNLAB expects to continue to investment in both laboratories to support growth, expand the repertoire of services and leverage its wider expertise across Europe to expand the commercial opportunities.

Dr Bartl Wimmer, CEO of SYNLAB Group: “SHLS is positioned in the expanding markets of specialist allergen, drug and alcohol testing. While it fits the business in general as SYNLAB Group is already active in these markets, the acquisition at the same time perfectly adds to the offering of SYNLAB UK, creating exciting new growth opportunities.”

Latest SYNLAB UK & Ireland News
Cyber Attack Update: 19 September 2024

Published: 19th September 2024 – All information correct at time of publication. I am pleased to report that we successfully transferred the final cohort of…

Read More (about 'Cyber Attack Update: 19 September 2024')
Cyber Attack Update: 13 September 2024

Published: 13th September 2024 – All information correct at time of publication. We continue to make good, steady progress in delivering our restoration plan, having…

Read More (about 'Cyber Attack Update: 13 September 2024')
SYNLAB Chosen as Preferred Pathology Services Supplier for Mid and South Essex

Published: 27th August 2024 – All information correct at time of publication. Patients across mid and south Essex are set to benefit from a single…

Read More (about 'SYNLAB Chosen as Preferred Pathology Services Supplier for Mid and South Essex')
Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Statement – June 2024

Published: 8th August 2024 – All information correct at time of publication. Introduction This is SYNLAB UK & Ireland’s Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement…

Read More (about 'Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Statement – June 2024')
Cyber Attack Update: 25 July 2024

Published: 25th July 2024 – All information correct at time of publication. On Monday 3 June, Synnovis – a pathology partnership between Guy’s and St…

Read More (about 'Cyber Attack Update: 25 July 2024')
SYNLAB Values Wheel
SYNLAB sets its Sights on Becoming the UK’s Leading Laboratory Diagnostics Organisation

Published: 23rd August 2023 – All information correct at time of publication. Science for Life, Health and Wellbeing SYNLAB, the medical diagnostics provider, has set…

Read More (about 'SYNLAB sets its Sights on Becoming the UK’s Leading Laboratory Diagnostics Organisation')
Landmark Day for Pathology Partnership with Launch of Synnovis Brand

Published: 4th October 2022 – All information correct at time of publication. A pathology partnership performing 32 million tests a year has been relaunched as…

Read More (about 'Landmark Day for Pathology Partnership with Launch of Synnovis Brand')
Pathology laboratory becomes the first in the UK to support remote plate reading  

Published: 15th June 2022 – All information correct at time of publication. A pathology laboratory is leading the way in speeding up access to patient…

Read More (about 'Pathology laboratory becomes the first in the UK to support remote plate reading  ')
SYNLAB ESG Roadmap and Framework

Published: 17th May 2022 – All information correct at time of publication. Introduction SYNLAB UK&I is thrilled to publish its UK&I ESG Framework and Roadmap,…

Read More (about 'SYNLAB ESG Roadmap and Framework')