ABS, through its affiliate ABSG Consulting Inc., has announced the acquisition of RMC Global, a leading provider of industrial cybersecurity, risk management, and resiliency solutions for critical infrastructure and critical missions. The acquisition brings together two organizations with complementary expertise, shared values, and a common mission to protect critical systems and solve complex challenges in high-stakes operational environments. By combining RMC’s capabilities with ABS Consulting’s scale, technical depth, and global resources, the deal aims to deliver more integrated solutions for clients facing increasingly complex risk environments across industrial sectors.
ABS Consulting has a long-standing focus on protecting people, assets, and critical operations, and serves clients in the marine, offshore, energy, and related industries with advisory, certification, and technology-enabled services. RMC brings to the combination a strong culture of critical infrastructure protection and industrial cybersecurity, along with deep expertise serving government and commercial organizations that need to address evolving threats and vulnerabilities in their operational technology environments. ABS Chairman and CEO John McDonald described the two organizations as a strong fit in mission and culture, noting that both value expertise, practical problem solving, and long-term trust.
The acquisition responds to what ABS Consulting CEO David Wechsler described as priority areas where the firm sees sustained client demand and long-term growth opportunity. Organizations operating industrial infrastructure — whether in energy, maritime, defense, or utilities — are facing rising operational risk from cyber threats, increasing regulatory pressure, and the growing complexity of interconnected systems that span information technology and operational technology. The combination strengthens ABS Consulting’s ability to support customers’ evolving needs across these dimensions while giving the firm a broader platform to deliver innovative solutions.
RMC President Vince Kuchar emphasized the alignment of the two organizations around a shared purpose of delivering practical, trusted solutions that protect critical infrastructure and critical missions. He said the combination with ABS, with its more than 164-year history, positions RMC to better support its clients today and adapt alongside them in the years ahead. ABS is a global leader in classification services focused on delivering a safer, cleaner future for the marine and offshore industries, with a global network of surveyors, engineers, technology specialists, and support staff.
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“Clients are facing increasing operational risk, cyber threats, and regulatory pressure. Bringing together the expertise of RMC and ABS Consulting strengthens our ability to deliver even greater value and support for our clients through comprehensive, integrated solutions.”
“ABS and RMC make a strong fit in mission and culture. Both organizations are focused on work with real-world impact. Both value expertise, practical problem solving, and long-term trust.”
John McDonald, Chairman and CEO, ABS
“What brought our organizations together is a shared culture, mission, and purpose: delivering practical, trusted solutions that protect critical infrastructure and critical missions, enabling resilience in the face of growing risk.”
Vince Kuchar, President, RMC Global
