Machine Solutions Inc. Acquires BW-TEC AG

Andra Tech Group (backed by Castik Capital) Acquires Innotec Zerspanungstechnik GmbH

November 11, 2024

Manufacturing

Andra Tech Group has acquired 100% of Innotec Zerspanungstechnik GmbH, a precision-machining manufacturer based in Sinsheim, Germany; financial terms were not disclosed and managing directors Jörg and Björn Leichenich will remain in place. Innotec’s ~75 employees serve medical, optics, high-tech systems and semiconductor customers; the acquisition expands Andra Tech Group’s German footprint and capabilities and is supported by funds managed by Castik Capital, which acquired a majority stake in Andra Tech Group in September 2024.

Machine Solutions Inc. Acquires Alpine Laser LLC

October 3, 2024

Medical Devices

Machine Solutions Inc., a provider of equipment and services to the medical device industry and a platform owned by BW Forsyth Partners, has acquired Alpine Laser LLC, a Minneapolis-based maker of laser processing workstations and development support. The acquisition adds laser processing capabilities to Machine Solutions' portfolio and is the company's ninth acquisition since joining the BW Forsyth Partners family.

Machine Solutions Inc. Acquires Vela Technologies Inc.

January 18, 2023

Medical Devices

Machine Solutions Inc., a provider of medical device manufacturing equipment and part of the BW Forsyth Partners family, has acquired Vela Technologies Inc., a San Diego-based designer and manufacturer of proprietary 3D UV curing equipment. The acquisition expands Machine Solutions' medical device manufacturing automation capabilities and adds Vela's UV curing technology to its portfolio, with the Vela team remaining in place and receiving additional global sales and service support.

Machine Solutions Inc. Acquires Intec Automation Inc.

November 30, 2022

Manufacturing

Machine Solutions Inc., a Flagstaff, Arizona-based provider of equipment and services for the medical device market, has acquired Intec Automation Inc., a custom machine builder headquartered in Rochester, New Hampshire. The acquisition positions Intec as the cornerstone of Machine Solutions' new automation division and expands the platform's automation engineering and manufacturing capabilities as an add-on to its PE-backed portfolio.

Machine Solutions Inc. (BW Forsyth Partners) Adds Crescent Design, Beahm Designs and BW‑TEC AG to Machine Solutions Platform

October 19, 2020

Medical Devices

Machine Solutions Inc., the medical‑device equipment platform owned by BW Forsyth Partners, completed three add‑on acquisitions in 2020: Crescent Design Inc., Beahm Designs Inc. and Switzerland‑based BW‑TEC AG. The deals expand Machine Solutions' catalog of catheter manufacturing and test equipment and broaden engineering and aftermarket service capabilities for medical device manufacturers.

BERKS Group Acquires Swiss‑Tech, LLC

December 31, 2018

Manufacturing

BERKS Group, a division of the News‑Press & Gazette Company, completed the acquisition of Swiss‑Tech, LLC. Swiss‑Tech — a precision CNC Swiss machining and contract manufacturer serving medical, aerospace and industrial end markets — will serve as a platform investment and its management team will remain in place as BERKS plans capital investments to support growth.