Sale to
November 2013
The Wercs, the leading material safety and data compliance software provider, has been acquired by UL, a world leader in advancing safety and sustainability testing.
- The Wercs tools and services, help the top companies in the world handle, store, transport, and dispose of products safely and in compliance with global regulations
- The Wercs comprehensive tools address thousands of global regulations, numerous regional requirements and are capable of producing documents in over 45 languages
About The Wercs
Established in 1984, The Wercs provides software tools and services to help advance the health and safety of the environment in which people work and live. Specifically the company provides global solutions in areas such as multilingual GHS compliant (M)SDS authoring, management and distribution software and services, retailer compliance, manufacturing chemical materials management and supply chain compliance and green chemistry and sustainability solutions. The company offers solutions for all companies, regardless of size and geography.
About UL
UL is a premier global independent safety science company that has championed progress for 120 years. Its more than 10,000 professionals are guided by the UL mission to promote safe working and living environments for all people. UL uses research and standards to continually advance and meet ever-evolving safety needs. We partner with businesses, manufacturers, trade associations and international regulatory authorities to bring solutions to a more complex global supply chain.
Transaction Details
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SectorsIndustrial Software
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ServiceM&A
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OwnershipFounder-Owned
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Practices
Risk & Compliance
Risk & Compliance
“The Wercs and UL have a shared goal – to transform the supply chain by providing better information. The Wercs supply chain information system provides regulatory data necessary for compliance with complex regulations. It protects the confidentiality of supplier’s critical business information, while helping suppliers and their customers meet their goals of putting safer products in the marketplace.”