The Performance Review Institute (PRI)  has expanded its management systems certification portfolio through the acquisition of SRI Quality System Registrar . SRI is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, with three overseas offices, which PRI says will make it a significant contributor to the growth of PRI’s global footprint in the areas of certification and training, as well as increasing the number of industries served. PRI administers the MedAccred program, a supply chain oversight program for the medical device industry.

SRI will contribute to PRI’s global footprint in the areas of certification and training

“SRI was a natural fit for PRI. We share a commitment to customer satisfaction and technical excellence, brought to life through our mutual business and cultural values,” says Jay Solomond, PRI executive vice president and COO.

Since 1995, PRI, an independent certification body, has certified a multitude of organizations to international quality, environment, health and safety, and information security standards. As an affiliate of SAE International, PRI Registrar is a not-for-profit organization.

“This acquisition aligns with PRI’s vision to be the preeminent partner that drives flawless performance in high stakes industries,” he says. “I am confident that uniting our teams will benefit customers around the world, adding more value to their experience, as they partner with us to achieve best-in-class management systems certification and professional development.”

SRI is an international assessment body. Founded in 1993, SRI is accredited by ANAB, RvA, IATF, and ResponsibleSteel™ to assess and certify its clients to quality, environmental, sustainability, information security, and other international standards and frameworks.

“I am very excited about the opportunity that SRI joining the PRI team brings to our clients, team members, and the future of the business,” says Christopher Lake, president and COO of SRI says.“I’ve always thought very highly of PRI, and I don’t believe there is any better steward for what we’ve built at SRI over the past three decades. With 2023 being our 30th year in business, what better way to celebrate than taking this bold step into the future with PRI. PRI and SRI bring together two unmatched leadership teams, the most highly skilled people, and industry-leading clients to create what will be a new bar for the industry that no one will be able to match.”