Thomas Scientific Acquires Quintana Supply

Thomas Scientific Acquires Day Associates, Inc.

August 4, 2023

Industrial Services

Thomas Scientific, North America's largest pure‑play distributor of scientific and controlled environment products, acquired Massachusetts‑based cleanroom and safety products provider Day Associates, Inc., effective August 2, 2023. The acquisition expands Thomas Scientific's national footprint and enhances its ability to serve advanced-technology and industrial customers in controlled environments, while Day Associates' team (led by founder Billy Day) will continue operating under the Thomas Scientific umbrella.

Calibre Scientific Acquires Serviquimia

May 23, 2022

Healthcare Services

Calibre Scientific has acquired Serviquimia, a Tarragona-based distributor of laboratory consumables, chemicals, equipment, and furniture, marking Calibre's entry into the Iberian market. The purchase expands Calibre Scientific's pan‑European distribution platform and aims to strengthen product and service offerings for academic, research, pharmaceutical, environmental, petrochemical, and food sector customers in Spain.

Thomas Scientific Acquires Arrowhead Forensics

October 19, 2023

Professional Services

Thomas Scientific completed the acquisition of Lenexa, Kansas-based Arrowhead Forensics on October 5, 2023. The deal expands Thomas Scientific’s product portfolio and Midwest distribution/kitting capabilities, and brings Arrowhead’s forensics expertise and customer relationships (particularly with law enforcement and government agencies) into Thomas’s offering.

Industrial Scientific Acquires Aeroqual

December 3, 2025

Environmental Services

Industrial Scientific, a division of Fortive Corporation, has acquired Aeroqual, a New Zealand–based leader in real-time air quality monitoring hardware and software. The acquisition expands Industrial Scientific’s worker-safety sensing capabilities by adding Aeroqual’s environmental monitoring technology and analytics to its portfolio.

Broad Sky Partners Acquires Thomas Scientific from Carlyle

January 27, 2022

Healthcare Services

Broad Sky Partners has acquired Thomas Scientific, a century-old distributor of laboratory supplies and supply-chain solutions, from funds managed by Carlyle. The transaction — financial terms undisclosed — coincides with a strategic investment into Broad Sky from Capital Constellation (managed by Wafra) to support the firm's platform growth and expansion into life sciences and clinical diagnostics.

Clean Harbors Acquires Thompson Industrial Services from Reynolda Equity Partners

March 31, 2023

Industrial Services

Clean Harbors, Inc. acquired Thompson Industrial Services from Reynolda Equity Partners, expanding Clean Harbors' industrial cleaning and maintenance capabilities and adding density across the Southeastern United States. Thompson, a leading provider of hydroblasting, vacuuming and automated industrial cleaning solutions serving paper, mining, power and chemical customers, grew substantially under REP and will bring entrenched, recurring customer relationships to Clean Harbors' platform.