ATS Scientific Acquires Folio Instruments

Forkardt Hardinge (Centre Lane-backed) Acquires ATS Systems

June 9, 2025

Manufacturing

Forkardt Hardinge, backed by Centre Lane Partners, has acquired ATS Systems, a national supplier of machine tool accessories and automation. The add-on acquisition expands Forkardt Hardinge’s product portfolio and service capabilities in workholding, coolant management, bar feeders and related machine tool accessories, and marks the platform’s first bolt-on since partnering with Centre Lane Partners in 2024.

Analytical Technologies Group (ATG) Acquires NTS Laboratory Equipment

September 26, 2024

Healthcare Services

Analytical Technologies Group (ATG Service), a portfolio company of Reynolda Equity Partners, has acquired NTS Laboratory Equipment, Inc., an independent provider of service and maintenance for laboratory instruments with specialization in Genevac evaporation equipment. The acquisition expands ATG's US footprint and service capabilities, adding NTS' technical expertise and West Coast presence to ATG's existing service platform for biopharmaceutical, biotech and research customers.

Applied Technical Services (Odyssey Portfolio) Acquires Process Instruments, Instrumentation Technical Services and Accu-Chek

May 3, 2023

Industrial Services

Odyssey Investment Partners portfolio company Applied Technical Services (ATS) completed three add-on acquisitions—Process Instruments LLC, Instrumentation Technical Services LLC, and Accu-Chek—to expand ATS' metrology, calibration and dimensional inspection capabilities across regulated end markets. The deals strengthen ATS' Testing, Inspection and Certification & Compliance (TICC) service lines and expand its footprint in life sciences, food, medical and aerospace markets as part of continued roll-up activity (22 acquisitions since Odyssey's investment).

Aevi Capital and Sage Capital Partners Acquire ATS Scientific Inc.

October 13, 2021

Industrial Services

Ontario-based investment group Aevi Capital, together with Sage Capital Partners, has acquired ATS Scientific Inc., a Canadian distributor and servicer of analytical instrumentation and laboratory equipment. Aevi Capital's principal Aleks Sobot will become CEO while the existing management team remains involved as the company pursues growth and expansion across Canada.

SPL, Inc. (IGP Portfolio Company) Acquires AFS (Assured Flow Solutions)

September 27, 2021

Energy

SPL, Inc., a Houston-based testing, inspection and certification (TIC) platform backed by Industrial Growth Partners, has acquired AFS (Assured Flow Solutions). The add-on expands SPL’s laboratory testing, software and tech-enabled consulting capabilities — particularly in flow assurance, asset integrity and ESG — and broadens its footprint in Houston, Denver, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Odyssey Investment Partners Acquires Applied Technical Services

January 19, 2021

Industrial Services

Odyssey Investment Partners, through a fund it manages, has acquired Applied Technical Services (ATS), a Marietta, Georgia–based provider of testing, inspection, calibration and consulting engineering services. The deal was completed in partnership with ATS President Jim J. Hills and the existing management team, who will retain a significant ownership stake as Odyssey positions ATS as a platform for continued organic growth and strategic add-on acquisitions.