Ahlstrom Acquires EBF

Eurofins Discovery Acquires DiscoveryBioMed

July 5, 2022

Biotechnology

Eurofins Discovery has acquired DiscoveryBioMed, a Birmingham, Alabama–based contract research organization specializing in human primary- and immortalized-cell based bioassays. The acquisition strengthens Eurofins Discovery’s translational biology and human cell assay capabilities to expand its drug discovery services portfolio.

EW Healthcare Partners Acquires Germfree Laboratories, Inc.

October 18, 2022

Medical Devices

EW Healthcare Partners has acquired Germfree Laboratories, Inc., a US manufacturer of turnkey, mobile and modular cleanrooms, biocontainment facilities, and related biosafety equipment and services. The investment will support Germfree’s growth into advanced therapy manufacturing (cell and gene therapy) and help scale its manufacturing capacity from its Ormond Beach, Florida facility with nearly 200 employees.

Abet Laminati Acquires Fiberesin Industries

August 31, 2022

Building Products

Italian decorative laminate manufacturer Abet Laminati has acquired Fiberesin Industries, Inc., a U.S.-based maker of solid phenolic panels and laminated products. The deal gives Abet a U.S. manufacturing platform and is expected to enable product cross-selling, shared R&D and complementary sales channels between the businesses.

Discovery Life Sciences Acquires East West Biopharma

November 9, 2020

Healthcare Services

Discovery Life Sciences acquired East West Biopharma, a European human biospecimen contract research organization with a large biocollection network in Ukraine. The deal expands Discovery’s biospecimen collection and clinical site footprint across Europe, strengthening its global position as a leading provider of biospecimen and related scientific services.

Ennis, Inc. Acquires Northeastern Envelope

April 11, 2025

Manufacturing

Ennis, Inc. (NYSE: EBF) has acquired Northeastern Envelope, a family-owned envelope manufacturer based in Old Forge, Pennsylvania. The acquisition expands Ennis' converting and printing capabilities and strengthens its presence in the northeastern U.S.; terms were not disclosed.

Ott Scientific Acquires American Bionostica

April 1, 2021

Medical Devices

Ott Scientific has acquired American Bionostica, Inc., a developer and manufacturer of specialty lateral flow assays; the acquisition was effective April 1 and ABI will operate inside Ott Scientific’s Ethos Biosciences subsidiary. The American Bionostica team will join Ott Scientific, with expanded research and production capacity planned at Ott Scientific’s new ISO13485/cGMP space in Logan Township, New Jersey.