Temasek Acquires Element Materials Technology from Bridgepoint

Element Materials Technology Acquires CTK Co., Ltd. in South Korea

August 2, 2023

Industrial Services

Element Materials Technology has acquired CTK Co., Ltd., a South Korea–based testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) specialist focused on EMC, wireless, product safety and certification. The deal expands Element’s presence and testing capacity in Korea—adding CTK’s ~140 employees, multiple specialized test chambers and a new 4,400 m² Unhak 2 testing centre—to enhance connected technologies and mobility testing capabilities in the region.

Element Materials Technology Acquires Arch Sciences Group

July 20, 2021

Pharmaceuticals

Element Materials Technology, a London-headquartered testing, inspection and certification provider, has acquired Arch Sciences Group, a specialist analytical services and laboratory solutions provider to the pharmaceuticals sector. The deal (which sees Limerston Capital exit its investment in Arch) brings Element a team of ~170 employees across five locations and establishes Element's entry into the European pharmaceutical market, expanding its life sciences capabilities.

Element Materials Technology Acquires National Technical Systems (NTS)

September 27, 2022

Industrial Services

Element Materials Technology has completed the acquisition of National Technical Systems (NTS) from Aurora Capital Partners. The deal expands Element's North American footprint and testing, inspection and certification capabilities across aerospace, defense, automotive, medical and connected-technology end markets.

Element Materials Technology Acquires Analytical Lab Group from Thompson Street Capital Partners

July 27, 2020

Healthcare Services

Element Materials Technology has acquired Analytical Lab Group (ALG), a U.S.-based provider of microbiology, virology and antimicrobial testing services, from Thompson Street Capital Partners. The deal strengthens Element's Life & Health Sciences capabilities and North American footprint; the transaction was funded from Element resources alongside new investments from Element and ALG management, Bridgepoint and Temasek.

Element Materials Technology Acquires ISS Inspection Services from Industrial Service Solutions

October 1, 2024

Industrial Services

Element Materials Technology has acquired ISS Inspection Services, the inspection and non-destructive testing (NDT) segment formerly part of Industrial Service Solutions, a Wynnchurch Capital portfolio company. ISS Inspection Services—comprising NIC Inspection Services, PTI Industries, PRO Inspection Services and CTS Inspection Services—brings ~300 employees across five U.S. facilities and expands Element's NDT, inspection and special-process capabilities in aerospace, defense, space and energy MRO and aftermarket markets.

Versa Integrity Group Acquires Element Integrity Group

February 27, 2020

Industrial Services

Versa Integrity Group, a Dorilton Capital-backed provider of non-destructive testing and asset integrity services, has acquired Element Integrity Group. Element — which provides mechanical integrity and NDT services to the petrochemical industry and has offices in Bartlesville, Oklahoma; Karnes City, Texas; and Houston, Texas — will bolster Versa's asset integrity capabilities and expand its presence into Oklahoma and the Eagle Ford.