NFPA Global Solutions acquires PFS TECO, expanding its Testing, Inspection, and Certification services worldwide

August 4, 2025

NFPA Global Solutions™,  an independently operated, wholly owned subsidiary of the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®), today announced its acquisition of PFS TECO, an independent third-party testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) company specializing in the built environment. This strategic acquisition is a key part of NFPA Global Solutions’ plan to provide compliance solutions, digital products, and advisory services to assist businesses and governments in managing risks, enhancing safety, and improving operational efficiency.

Based in Cottage Grove, WI, PFS TECO expands NFPA Global Solutions’ portfolio of services in the areas of modular construction, hearth products, and building products, helping clients demonstrate compliance with regulatory standards, mitigate risk, and gain acceptance in the marketplace. The acquisition also serves to broaden NFPA Global Solutions’ TIC expertise.

“This acquisition represents a significant leap forward for both companies, providing a tremendous opportunity to advance our safety mission worldwide,” said Carlos Correia, president of NFPA Global Solutions. “PFS TECO has established an excellent reputation in the industry for its testing, inspection and certification capabilities, strong customer focus and highly skilled technical team. This makes them a strong fit for NFPA Global Solutions and helps continue our expansion into new and emerging areas.”

PFS TECO is the second acquisition for NFPA Global Solutions. In June 2024, the company acquired Dyne Fire Protection Labs, an independent testing laboratory that provides quick, reliable analysis of fire sprinklers, firefighting foams, antifreeze solutions and dry chemical agents to help building owners maintain compliance with critical fire protection codes and standards.

“The public safety mission of our companies aligns with our shared vision to offer our clients leading 3rd party programs and expand into new areas making this acquisition an excellent fit,” said Scott Drake, president and CEO of PFS TECO. “Joining NFPA Global Solutions allows us at PFS TECO to take our business to the next level. By combining our teams’ technical knowledge, we gain greater access to industry expertise and can develop new services that will truly benefit our customers. We’re excited about the value this partnership will bring.”

About NFPA Global Solutions™  
Established in 2024, NFPA Global Solutions is a separate fully owned NFPA corporation dedicated to advancing safety by offering compliance solutions, digital products, and advisory services that are designed to advance fire, life, and electrical safety across the globe. NFPA Global Solutions will introduce new offerings via acquisitions and new businesses that extend beyond the traditional products and services offered by NFPA.    

About PFS TECO  
For more than 85 years PFS TECO has been providing services to the building industry. PFS TECO works as a third-party agency in the manufactured structures, building products, and hearth products industries. The manufactured structures division is an industry leader in plan review and inspection of all types of manufactured structures across the United States and Canada. The building products division manages the certification, inspection and testing of a wide range of building-related products. The hearth division evaluates and certifies both gas powered and wood burning appliances.