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Eurofins IES AG
Eurofins Agroscience Services (EAS), part of the Eurofins Scientific (EUFI.PA) network of companies, announces the successful acquisition of the research division of Cawood Scientific.
The division is a Contract Research Organisation (CRO) formed in 2022 by Cawood Scientific, which acquired Innovative Environmental Services (IES), Mambo-Tox and i2L Research and integrated them into a single group.
We are experts in environmental risk assessment and efficacy testing, dedicated to providing robust scientific data that helps our clients register their substances and successfully bring them to market.
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IES is a Swiss company based on the border with France and Germany. Founded in 2008, we have over 100 employees working in the specialist fields of environmental fate, aquatic and terrestrial ecotoxicology, animal and crop metabolism, as well as analytical chemistry testing.
Our location and the expertise required from our employees has allowed the company to grow into a successful, multicultural organisation. The IES management team is also composed of scientists, and science is at the heart of all the decisions we take. Over the past 15 years IES has conducted thousands of studies across different service areas.
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i2L Research was first established at Cardiff University in recognition of the industry’s requirement for accurate, reliable field and laboratory efficacy studies for crop protection and biocide products. It relocated to the outskirts of the city in 2000 and, over the last 20 years, has grown exponentially, expanding across the world.
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Mambo-Tox started at the University of Southampton as the Agrochemical Evaluation Unit (AEU) in 1984 providing terrestrial ecotoxicology studies. Following privatisation, the company relocated to its current site at the University Science Park with a purpose-built facility.
Over the years Mambo-Tox has a stable and highly experienced team of scientists who support our clients with excellent communication and results. The company conducted thousands of studies, developing test methods used for NTAs, Soil, Pollinator from laboratory to field studies.
Mission
Our mission is to provide our clients with solid and reliable data and to ensure the safety of their substances within our shared environment.
Vision
Our vision is to be at the forefront of scientific research in our field, delivering premium services through highly personalised studies and operational excellence.
Our Core Values
Bespoke scientific solution
We deliver tailored, science-driven answers to complex challenges, ensuring precision, innovation, and measurable impact for every unique need.
Our people matter
We care for our employees’ well-being, growth, and success as both individuals and high performing teams.
Win and grow with customers
We partner with customers by listening deeply and delivering innovative solution
Continuous improvement
We relentlessly pursue continuous improvement.
Long-term approach
We think and act differently by priorizing long-term impact over short-term gain.
