Géotec Group strengthens its expertise with the acquisition of Envisol

With a network of agencies in Europe (France and Spain) and in Canada, Envisol strengthens the Group's expertise for respond more effectively to the growing challenges of soil decontamination and rehabilitation. This rapprochement aims to position Groupe Géotec as a leader in SSP in France, en strengthening its territorial network but also in consolidating the expertise of other subsidiaries in this area.

"The merger of Envisol and Groupe Géotec marks the creation of a leader in the field of SSP studies in France. Together, we combine cutting-edge expertise and innovative solutions to serve our clients. This merger also opens up numerous development and skills development opportunities for employees of both groups." Olivier Barnoud, President of Geotec Group

An alliance with a leader in Polluted Sites and Soils (SSP)

Established at the Tour-du-Pin (38), Envisol is a recognized specialist in Polluted Sites and Soils (PSS). Founded in 2009 by Gaël Plassart, Anne-Gaëlle Dazzi and Aurélie Malvoisin, The company has established itself as a leading player in environmental engineering, supporting its clients in identifying and managing pollution. Its extensive geographical presence allows it to operate throughout France, with agencies in Rouen, Nantes, Poitiers, Paris, Metz and Toulouse, as well as internationally with offices in Madrid and Montreal.

With a turnover of 8,1 million euros in 2024, the company also supports public clients, particularly within the framework of framework agreements, only large private accounts from various sectors such asindustry, nuclear power, mobility, automotive, tertiary and even real estate.

A multidisciplinary expertise

With a strong team of 70 employees, Envisol stands out for its diverse and complementary expertise. Organized around several specialized centers, the company offers a global approach to environmental issues:

• The SSP center brings together 40 experts dedicated to the assessment of pollution affecting soils, water tables, soil gases and ambient air. He is also involved in defining suitable solutions and monitoring rehabilitation work.
  
• The Ecosystems pole, located in Pont-de-Claix (38) within the Living Lab CRISALID, focuses on soil reconstruction, sediment recovery and renaturation of former industrial sites as part of urban development and brownfield rehabilitation projects.
  
• The Innovation Center brings together engineers and doctors specialized in digital geology and Artificial Intelligence. It develops rapid on-site analysis tools, environmental impact modeling solutions and brownfield recovery technologies, thus contributing to more efficient and sustainable management of polluted sites.

Certified skills

LNE certified for his study and engineering activities, Envisol guarantees services that meet the highest quality standards. Its three certified drilling workshops MASE and Qualianor, provide safe interventions adapted to the requirements of the polluted sites and soils sector. The company also has a Qualiopi certified training center, promoting the development of skills and the transmission of expertise. In addition, its geophysics specialists, Afaq certified network location, carry out detections of buried structures to improve the quality of environmental and pyrotechnic diagnostics.

An R&D strategy serving innovation

Convinced that innovation is an essential lever for meeting environmental challenges, Envisol pursues a policy of ambitious research and development to optimize the assessment and rehabilitation of polluted sites. This approach allows it to design high-performance digital tools, providing ever more precise and responsive solutions to field challenges.

Among its technological advances, EnviRisk®, a tool facilitating the analysis of environmental risks by integrating spatial predictive models and field data for optimized decision-making. For its part, the methodology 360° SCAN improves the accuracy of in situ diagnostics, enabling rapid and reliable characterization of pollution, while increasing the responsiveness of interventions. The heart of this innovation is based, among other things, on AI algorithms implemented in the proprietary software GSTAT-EVAL®.

Research conducted by the Ecosystems Cluster provides insight into solutions for better identifying PFAS in soils and assessing their ecotoxicity. The cluster is also at the forefront of addressing microplastics in the environment.

A structuring merger for Groupe Géotec's environmental activity

The merger between Groupe Géotec and Envisol is based on a shared vision of environmental issues and the complementarity of their expertise. Building on several years of collaboration and constructive exchanges, the two companies have identified solid synergies, making this alliance a strategic lever for the development of Groupe Géotec.

Specialized actor of Polluted Sites and Soils (SSP), Envisol has distinguished itself through its innovative approach and its ability to change industry practices. The integration of its skills comes consolidate and diversify Groupe Géotec's offering in environmental engineering, providing enhanced expertise in monitoring of decontamination work and analysis of health risks. By integrating the tools and methodologies developed by Envisol, the Group is expanding its scope of intervention and increasing the added value of its services.

Beyond the technical advantages, this acquisition constitutes a strategic lever in terms of geographical coverage and business development. Thanks to the complementary nature of the two companies' locations, Géotec Group is expanding its presence nationally and internationally, thus strengthening its proximity to its customers. Historically oriented, for its SSP activities, towards real estate development and local authorities, Groupe Géotec is also expanding its client portfolio thanks to the establishment of Envisol near industrial sites on ICPE sites (installations classified for environmental protection), as well as institutional actors such as EDF and SNCF.

This complementarity opens up new market perspectives and strengthens Groupe Géotec's positioning as a key player in environmental engineering.

"We wanted to partner with a strong partner to deploy the innovations developed by our R&D division over the past 16 years and strengthen our leadership position in the field of SSP. Groupe Géotec has established itself as a key player, sharing our values ​​of excellence and professionalism. Its agility and capacity for diversification make it an inspiring model that will help us meet the challenges ahead. This alliance will primarily benefit our teams and our customers." Gaël Plassart, Founder and CEO of Envisol

Perspectives and ambitions: towards strengthened leadership in SSP studies

The merger between the SSP division of Groupe Géotec and Envisol is fully in line with the dynamic of Ambition 2030, the new business project of Groupe Géotec. Designed to make Groupe Géotec the reference in soil and structural engineering, This strategic project prepares the company for the challenges of the next decade, based on five major axes: diversification, digital transformation, talent development, environmental transition and innovation.

In line with the leadership already asserted by Groupe Géotec in its other areas of expertise, the ambition is to become a key player in SSP studies. To achieve this, the Group plans a targeted expansion of these activities in the field of SSP, particularly in the territories where it is already established, such as the French overseas departments and internationally.

With innovation remaining a key driver, Envisol will continue its investments in R&D to maintain and strengthen its competitive edge. The synergy between the SSP teams of Groupe Géotec and Envisol will be gradually structured, promoting effective collaboration by capitalizing on the complementary expertise of the two entities.