CELNOR GROUP CONTINUES IRELAND EXPANSION WITH TELLAB ACQUISITION
Celnor Group (Celnor), has continued its expansion in Ireland with the acquisition of County Carlow based TelLab. The deal is Celnor’s second acquisition in Ireland this quarter, following its recent announcement that Axis Environmental Services has joined the Group, adding to its growing footprint in Ireland.
TelLab joins Celnor’s Analytical Sciences Division, significantly strengthening the Group’s environmental testing, laboratory analysis and scientific innovation capabilities across Ireland and the wider UK and European markets.
Founded in 1991, and headquartered in Tullow, County Carlow, TelLab specialises in environmental analysis, water testing, fuel analysis, chemical manufacturing and research & development services. Operating from its INAB ISO 17025-accredited laboratory facilities, the company supports a broad range of clients including utilities, transport operators, environmental regulators, local authorities and multinational life sciences and technology businesses across Ireland and beyond.
The business has developed a strong reputation for technical expertise and innovation, particularly in environmental monitoring, analytical chemistry, and condition monitoring services. TelLab also manufactures specialist laboratory chemicals, reagents, and standards for analytical, QA/QC, and research applications, and develops proprietary technologies and environmental sensing solutions through its R&D activities.
Simon Parrington, Founder and CEO, Celnor Group, said:
“TelLab is an outstanding business with an impressive reputation for scientific excellence, innovation and customer service. The company’s highly accredited laboratory capabilities, strong technical team and long-standing customer relationships make it an excellent addition to the Group. We are delighted to welcome the TelLab team to Celnor and look forward to supporting the business as it continues to expand its analytical sciences and environmental monitoring capabilities.”
Mark Bowkett, Managing Director, TelLab continued:
“Joining the Celnor Group marks an exciting new chapter for T.E. Laboratories. For over 30 years, we have built a reputation for accuracy and reliability across water analysis, oil condition monitoring, and custom chemical production. Partnering with Celnor allows us to accelerate our investment in new laboratory technologies, expand our service capabilities, and offer our long-standing clients an even broader range of compliance and analytical solutions. Additionally, it provides our talented team with fantastic new pathways for professional growth all the while maintaining the local agility and technical expertise our clients rely on.”
