Certerra (Rancho Cucamonga)
About Certerra (Rancho Cucamonga)
Company overview
Certerra is a materials engineering and earth sciences services company that provides technology-enabled testing, inspection, certification, and engineering solutions to support critical infrastructure projects from the ground up. Rebranded in 2025 from the RMA Companies, Certerra unites a network of more than 16 regional and specialty firms under a national platform, combining deep local expertise with broad capabilities and scale. With over 1,800 engineers, technicians, and scientists operating out of 50+ laboratory and field locations across North America, Certerra helps clients assure quality, manage risk, and advance innovation across the lifecycle of construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure projects. Its clients include infrastructure asset owners, contractors, design professionals, and manufacturers across sectors such as transportation, government, education, energy, water, healthcare, and industry. The company emphasizes responsive service, real-time data, and practical problem-solving to ensure communities and built environments are "built to last." Products & Services: 1. Construction Testing & Inspection - Field and laboratory materials testing (e.g., soils, concrete, asphalt). - Construction quality assurance, building code compliance, and project verification. 2. Accredited Specialized Testing & Certification - Advanced laboratory testing and certification services for building materials, asphalt binders, polymers, cementitious products, chemical admixtures, and other specialty materials. - Third-party certification and product validation to support product performance and market compliance. 3. Engineering & Consulting Services - Geotechnical engineering (soil/rock behavior analysis, foundation design support). - Pavement engineering and design consulting. - Environmental consulting, hazard assessment, and value engineering. - Due diligence and technical investigations. 4. Geophysics & Subsurface Imaging - Advanced geophysical mapping, subsurface utility detection, and imaging to assess underground structures and site conditions. - Non-destructive techniques to support planning, excavation, and risk mitigation. 5. Instrumentation & Monitoring Services - Geotechnical, structural, and environmental monitoring during construction and throughout project lifecycles. - Real-time data acquisition for stakeholder decision-making and risk control. 6. Geotechnical & Environmental Field Services (via network companies formerly under RMA) - Subsurface exploratory drilling and field sampling. - Environmental site assessments and hydrogeology support. - Stormwater management and erosion control services. 7. Utility Location & Vacuum Excavation (through specialized affiliates) - Subsurface utility mapping and location of metallic/non-metallic infrastructure. - Vacuum excavation for safe exposure of buried utilities. 8. Coating Inspection & Protective Services (through specialized affiliates) - Inspection and consulting for industrial protective coatings, including water, wastewater, petrochemical, power, and defense sectors. 9. Non-Destructive Testing & Specialty Quality Services - Testing (e.g., GPR, concrete scanning, ultrasonic) that supports quality control without material damage. - Forensic engineering and expert investigations for performance evaluation. 10. Building Envelope & Product Evaluation Services (via network companies) - Testing and evaluation of building envelope systems (fenestration, roofing, wall assemblies) and compliance verification.
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| Line Item | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $380 MM | $250 MM | $90 MM | $120 MM | $65 MM |
| Gross Profit | $190 MM | $125 MM | $45 MM | $60 MM | $32.50 MM |
| Net Income (Loss) | $43 MM | $25 MM | $9 MM | $12 MM | $6.50 MM |
| Line Item | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $850 MM | $720 MM | $680 MM | $650 MM | $600 MM |
| Total Liabilities | $450 MM | $400 MM | $380 MM | $350 MM | $320 MM |
| Total Equity | $400 MM | $320 MM | $300 MM | $300 MM | $280 MM |
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M&A2024-03-15Completed
Investor Sponsors NorthBridge PE | Stake Tags 100% |
Deal Amount $120M | Is PE deal Yes |
Target Company Valuation $1.20 MM | Is deal PE backed Yes |
Techniques Acquisition of Assets, Taken Private | Total Acquired 100% |
Investor Sponsors
Deal Amount
$120M
Target Company Valuation
$1.20 MM
Techniques
Acquisition of Assets, Taken Private
Stake Tags
100%
Is PE deal
Yes
Is deal PE backed
Yes
Total Acquired
100%
Secondary Transaction2023-09-01Canceled
Investor Sponsors -- | Stake Tags Majority |
Deal Amount Undisclosed | Is PE deal No |
Target Company Valuation -- | Is deal PE backed Yes |
Techniques Secondary Sale, Management Buy-out (MBO) | Total Acquired 65% |
Investor Sponsors
--
Deal Amount
Undisclosed
Target Company Valuation
NaN
Techniques
Secondary Sale, Management Buy-out (MBO)
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Majority
Is PE deal
No
Is deal PE backed
Yes
Total Acquired
65%
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