LRQA has today announced the acquisition of StepUp Solution Services, a management consulting, advisory, training and audit provider based in Canada.
This is the latest milestone in LRQA’s commitment to global growth to address the evolving risk management needs of clients worldwide.
Global supply chains are under unprecedented strain, driven by ongoing challenges such as geopolitical upheaval, the energy crisis, as well as emerging risks like Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) concerns and cybersecurity threats. Businesses today face the dual challenge of navigating these disruptions while ensuring supply chain visibility, agility and resilience.
The partnership between LRQA and StepUp is designed to help clients rise to these challenges and turn uncertainty into a competitive advantage. StepUp brings additional expertise in food and beverage safety in the Americas, which is a key growth market for LRQA.
In turn, LRQA will support StepUp in scaling its end-to-end supply chain management solutions by leveraging its global footprint, enhanced by data-driven monitoring through LRQA’s supply chain intelligence platform, EiQ, along with Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and cybersecurity consultancy.
LRQA has built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional services across multiple sectors, with a particularly rich heritage in the food and beverage industry. Our team audits over 20,000 sites every year, ensuring that our clients’ food is safe, secure and ethically sourced throughout the supply chain. We take immense pride in this work, and we’re thrilled to have StepUp’s expertise on board to amplify our impact even further, advancing our shared mission of safeguarding consumer health and upholding brand integrity. Welcome to the team!"
Diane Pryde, CEO of StepUp Solution Services, said:
“StepUp brings over 50 years of collective leadership and expertise across industries, with a strong focus on food safety in the US and Canada. By combining our strengths in product portfolios and global reach, I know we will deliver even greater value to clients worldwide, which is what this is all about. This marks an exciting new chapter for StepUp as we join forces to set new standards in service excellence.”
As part of the integration, LRQA’s dedicated corporate development team will collaborate closely with StepUp to ensure a smooth transition, presenting exciting opportunities for both colleagues and clients.
