Italy’s Rina is targeting growth that will earn it a seat alongside the big boys of the classification, certification, inspection and engineering consultancy business after inviting private-equity investors to take close to a one-third stake in the company.

Rina SpA president Ugo Salerno says he is seeking to double the company’s income over the next three years.

It plans to spend EUR 100m ($138m) on acquisition projects through a shares sale.