AmpliTech Group Acquires Spectrum Semiconductor Materials

Micross Components Acquires Technograph Microcircuits Ltd.

May 2, 2023

Manufacturing

Micross Components has acquired Technograph Microcircuits Ltd., a Portsmouth-based electronics manufacturer that provides hybrid integrated circuits, RF & microwave products, optoelectronics and PCB assembly. The acquisition expands Micross' high-reliability packaging and substrate capabilities to better serve aerospace, defense, space, medical and other mission-critical end markets and reduces supply-chain risk for customers.

Calibre Scientific Acquires AmpliTech

January 4, 2022

Healthcare Services

Calibre Scientific has acquired AmpliTech, a France-based distributor of reagents and instruments specializing in molecular pathology, cytogenetics, and molecular genetics. The acquisition expands Calibre Scientific's European distribution platform, broadens AmpliTech's supplier relationships and product offering, and preserves continuity for AmpliTech's customers and employees.

Spectris plc Acquires Micromeritics Instrument Corporation from SFW Capital Partners

August 23, 2024

Manufacturing

Spectris plc has completed the acquisition of Micromeritics Instrument Corporation from SFW Capital Partners for $630 million upfront plus up to $53 million in deferred consideration. Micromeritics, headquartered in Norcross, Georgia, is a maker of analytical instrumentation for particle and material characterization; the deal expands Spectris's capabilities and presence in materials characterization and clean-technology end markets.

Allied Motion Acquires Spectrum Controls, Inc.

December 31, 2021

Manufacturing

Allied Motion Technologies Inc. acquired Spectrum Controls, Inc., a Bellevue, Washington–based designer and manufacturer of industrial I/O modules, displays and communications gateways, for a total purchase price of $70 million (approximately $45 million paid at closing, with $25 million deferred). Spectrum, founded in 1983 with about 72 employees, will expand Allied Motion’s industrial automation product portfolio and engineering capabilities and is expected to be accretive to earnings and gross margin.

DuPont Acquires Spectrum Plastics Group from AEA Investors

August 2, 2023

Medical Devices

DuPont de Nemours, Inc. agreed to acquire Spectrum Plastics Group from AEA Investors in a definitive buyout expected to close in Q3 2023; the purchase is funded from DuPont's existing cash balances. Spectrum is a contract design and advanced manufacturer of specialty medical devices and components (serving top medical device OEMs) and will expand DuPont's healthcare and medical-device materials and manufacturing capabilities.

Ocutrx Acquires Spectrum Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

April 12, 2023

Medical Devices

Ocutrx Technologies has acquired Spectrum Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, a Colorado Springs-based high-reliability electronics and assembly firm, to bring medical-device and hi-rel manufacturing capabilities in-house and repatriate supply chain operations to the U.S. Spectrum's founder Jeff Riggs will remain as a minority partner and CEO during integration, and Ocutrx plans to leverage Spectrum's process lines and ISO optics lab to scale AR/XR medical headsets and other devices in compliance with FDA and global standards.