Jensen Hughes has revealed that it has acquired Safety Management Services, Inc. (SMS), an internationally recognized engineering firm specializing in process safety hazards analysis and energetic materials consulting and testing.
SMS serves a wide range of commercial clients and government agencies, including national laboratories and defense operations.
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in West Jordan, Utah, SMS offers expertise in process hazard analysis; energetic material characterization testing and interpretation.
Alongside facility siting and design for explosives operations; regulatory compliance; Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety program development and auditing; accident investigation; decommissioning, decontamination and demolition (D3) operations; training; and other risk management services.
The firm also manufactures energetic materials testing equipment for clients seeking in-house capabilities to conduct sensitivity, in-process simulation and US Department of Transportation (DOT) classification testing.
With a global portfolio that includes projects across the US, Europe, the Middle East, India, South Korea and Australia.
SMS has built a strong reputation for helping organizations protect people, processes and the environment in dynamic, high-risk environments.
Raj Arora, CEO of Jensen Hughes added: “Adding SMS to the Jensen Hughes family not only strengthens our expertise in process safety and testing, but opens up new and innovative ways that we can serve clients and create industry-leading service offerings.
“Together, we will advance our shared mission of protecting lives, property and reputations through risk-informed solutions.”
As its second M&A transaction in 2025, this acquisition highlights Jensen Hughes’ ongoing commitment to its purpose of making the world safe, secure and resilient.
Gary Dodds, President of SMS offered his opinion: “We’re proud to join forces with Jensen Hughes.
“Our team’s deep technical expertise and hands-on history in energetic materials safety, hazard mitigation and training will complement Jensen Hughes’ broad platform and global reach, allowing us to better serve our clients and scale our impact worldwide.”
The integration is already in motion, with leaders from both organizations collaborating to ensure a seamless transition for employees and clients.
Jensen Hughes is backed by middle-market private investment firm Gryphon Investors.
Jensen Hughes has revealed that it has acquired Safety Management Services, Inc., an internationally recognized engineering firm specializing in process safety hazards analysis and energetic materials consulting and testing.
