Acquisition: EPSA Group expands into the Nordic countries with the integration of Inventura

The French EPSA Group, a European performance expert, has acquired Inventura, a Norwegian purchasing consultancy specialist. This merger opens up a new market for EPSA, and further consolidates its position as a leading European player in the optimization of financial, operational and sustainable results. 

Another step in Europe towards operational excellence in aquisitions 

The EPSA Group announces the acquisition of Inventura. This new location is the result of an ambitious acquisition strategy. The EPSA Group is thus strengthening its presence in Europe even more, and intensifying its emblematic business expertise:purchasing. 

Headquartered in Bergen, Norway, Inventura generates sales of €16 million and employs a staff of 130. Alongside the EPSA Group, Inventura’s growth prospects are enhanced. The company will focus more broadly on expanding its services, investing in cutting-edge solutions and strengthening its position as a trusted partner to organizations facing complex purchasing challenges.  

The acquisition was completed on January 29, 2025. 

Trond Slethaug, Inventura CEO: “We are delighted to be joining the EPSA Group. This is the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Inventura. This merger marks another decisive step in our development. With the support of EPSA, we will strengthen our position in Norway, to become a key player in purchasing consulting in Scandinavia.”  

Matthieu Gufflet, Chairman and founder of the EPSA Group, commented: “I am delighted to welcome Inventura to the EPSA Group, a highly reputable Norwegian company with a corporate culture similar to our own: dynamic, customer-focused and with a strong entrepreneurial DNA. Together, we will intensify our mutual expertise and offer our international customers comprehensive, high-quality purchasing support.”