AMETEK Acquires Kern Microtechnik
February 4, 2025
AMETEK, Inc. has acquired Kern Microtechnik, a German manufacturer of ultra‑precision machining equipment and optical inspection systems, to bolster AMETEK's Ultra Precision Technologies capabilities within its Electronic Instruments Group. Kern is headquartered near Munich, Germany and generates approximately €50 million in annual sales; AMETEK cited technology, market and geographic expansion synergies from the transaction.
- Buyers
- AMETEK, Inc.
- Targets
- Kern Microtechnik
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Bavaria, Germany
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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