Ramboll extends expertise: Takeover of the SCC for sustainable solutions

Ramboll extends expertise: Takeover of the SCC for sustainable solutions
Ramboll and SCC: Strategic merger to strengthen product safety and environmental responsibility
at a time when the challenges of climate change and population growth appear more urgent than ever, the international engineering and architectural company Ramboll has taken a significant step towards strengthening its Expertise in the health sector. Ramboll has taken over the renowned SCC Scientific Consulting Company in order to significantly expand its knowledge in the areas of product safety and regulatory matters. This merger not only has an impact on the two companies itself, but also represents an important progress for the industry.
The SCC Scientific Consulting Company, founded in 1989 by Dr. Friedbert Pistel and with a headquarters in Bad Kreuznach, this merger becomes an essential part of Ramboll's environmental and health area. This is exactly how important it is to bring specialized knowledge together. SCC brings 160 competent employees: Inside, which in Europe represent one of the largest, independent advisory resources for admission questions in the areas of agrochemicals, biocides and medical devices.
The takeover of the SCC on November 15, 2023 in Bad Kreuznach was considered a strategic step to address crucial questions in the area of tension between food production and environmental protection. In a current industrial landscape, which is characterized by growing pressure on natural resources, the combination of specialist knowledge of both companies is seen as a key in order to be able to operate sustainably. Britta Wesseling, Managing Director Environment & Health at Ramboll, emphasizes the need to develop agricultural practices that take both the climate and ensure the diet of a rapidly growing population.
dr. Martina Vosteen, Global Division Director Health Sciences at Ramboll, was optimistic about the new possibilities that result from this increased cooperation. Their conviction is that the connection between Ramboll's global range with SCCs will help to support customers in the best possible way and to promote sustainable solutions. This joint agenda shows how companies take proactive measures in order to offer legally secure and environmentally friendly products.
Another aspect of this takeover concerns the so -called "value orientation", which views both Ramboll and SCC as a driving force for successful cooperation. Florian Pistel, managing director of SCC, notes that the cultural agreement between the two companies offers a solid basis for future cooperation. This is particularly relevant in a sector that is often characterized by changing regulatory requirements and environmental requirements.
The merger of Ramboll and SCC is therefore not just a mere takeover, but also a significant step into a common future in which specialist knowledge and resources are combined in order to counter the complex challenges of today. The exciting question remains how this merger will affect the entire industry and to what extent the new solutions that result from this will be characterized by sustainable practices.
In summary, taking over the SCC by Ramboll is a real example of the use of strategic partnerships to create synergies in an increasingly competitive and regulated market. It remains to be seen how these developments are perceived both locally and globally in the area of product safety and environmental protection.