In early 2018, NPM Capital portfolio company Kiwa Group started a formal partnership with NIBE, a consultancy specialising in sustainable construction based in Bussum, North Holland province. NIBE is engaged in the quantification of the impact of construction products on the living environment and advises clients on sustainable construction. The company will remain an independent entity and will continue to operate within the Kiwa Group.
In entering into this new alliance, Kiwa will also be strengthening the network with the NIBE partners: sustainability agencies such as the Dutch Green Building Council, Group4Wellness, the Duurzaam Gebouwd (Sustainable Construction) expert panel and the Dutch MVO (CSR) Platform. NIBE is regularly consulted on sustainable construction, and is therefore able to share a variety of information across a range of online and offline platforms. The partnership with Kiwa will allow NIBE to strategically develop its values. As a long-term shareholder, NPM Capital aims to further contribute to Kiwa’s growth.
As a multinational quality assurance company operating in the TIC (Testing, Inspection and Certification) sector, Kiwa performs inspections and certifications. The company also provides training courses and various data services. NPM Capital’s backing ensures that Kiwa, as a Dutch TIC organisation and certification brand, is given the scope to develop independently. Kiwa has been regularly acquiring other companies since 2011 in order to further develop its position as a leading global TIC player. NIBE’s independent and impartial certification services provide insight and transparency to clients in the construction industry as a standard for the quality, security and sustainability of building products and processes.
