Celnor Group has expanded its North American operations with the addition of Engineering and Testing Services (ETS), a Virginia-based provider of geotechnical engineering and materials testing services for critical infrastructure projects. ETS will join Celnor's Built Environment Division, strengthening the group's multidisciplinary service capabilities in the United States.
Headquartered in Virginia Beach, ETS has more than two decades of experience supporting infrastructure projects across Virginia and neighbouring states. Its services include geotechnical engineering, subsurface exploration, materials testing, special inspection and quality assurance.
The company serves municipal, federal, transportation and commercial infrastructure projects, supported by a team of licensed engineers, inspectors, geologists and laboratory specialists.
ETS also operates an AASHTO-accredited soils and concrete laboratory. Its broader service portfolio includes drilling, foundation studies, structural inspections and project management, helping clients maintain quality, manage project risks and support efficient delivery.
ETS Leadership to Continue in Current Roles
ETS is led by Charlie Nabhan, Principal Engineer, and Colleen Nabhan, Director of Operations. Both will continue in their respective leadership roles following the company's addition to Celnor Group.
Simon Parrington, CEO and Founder of Celnor Group, said, “Welcoming ETS to Celnor represents another important milestone in our international growth strategy. Their strong technical reputation, longstanding client relationships and commitment to quality align closely with our values. This partnership reinforces our ambition to develop a high-quality, multi-disciplinary platform across North America while continuing to support local leadership and expertise.”
Jared Lozo, CEO North America at Celnor Group, highlighted the strategic fit of ETS within the group's existing operations.
“ETS brings deep regional knowledge and highly complementary services to our North American operations. The team’s capabilities in geotechnical engineering, materials testing and inspection strengthen our Built Environment offering and create new opportunities for collaboration across the Group. We are delighted to welcome ETS and look forward to supporting their continued success,” Lozo said.
Charlie Nabhan, Principal Engineer at ETS, said the investment comes at an important stage in the company's growth and expansion across the Hampton Roads and Mid-Atlantic region.
“At a critical moment in ETS’s growth and expansion serving the Hampton Roads and Mid-Atlantic Region on key projects, Celnor’s investment in ETS represents a major commitment to the longevity and continuity of professionalism and technical expertise in the Geotechnical Engineering industry. Under Celnor’s leadership and future vision, I’m looking forward to continuing to impact the industry, our clients, and our team,” Nabhan said.
Colleen Nabhan, Director of Operations at ETS, also highlighted the potential benefits of Celnor's investment in technology, training and leadership resources. She said the partnership is expected to strengthen the company's ability to serve clients, infrastructure projects and the local community.
The addition of ETS expands Celnor Group's presence in the United States and strengthens its Built Environment Division through additional capabilities in geotechnical engineering, materials testing, inspection and quality assurance.
