Sanner Group Acquires Gilero LLC

Sanner Group Acquires Springboard Pro

January 3, 2024

Medical Devices

Sanner Group, a GHO Capital-backed medical device CDMO, has acquired Springboard Pro, a Cambridge-based specialist in design and development of regulated medical devices. The acquisition strengthens Sanner's in-house medical technology and diagnostics development capabilities and establishes a new Design Center of Excellence in the UK.

Alera Group Acquires Sutter, McLellan & Gilbreath

January 9, 2023

Insurance

Alera Group, a national insurance and wealth services firm, has acquired Sutter, McLellan & Gilbreath, an independent insurance agency serving Metro Atlanta and statewide Georgia. The acquisition expands Alera Group’s presence in Georgia and adds employee benefits and property & casualty capabilities to its platform; terms were not disclosed.

Berlin Packaging Acquires Andler Packaging Group

June 10, 2022

Industrial Services

Berlin Packaging acquired Andler Packaging Group, a value-added distributor of glass, plastic and metal containers and closures, expanding its pharmaceutical and nutraceutical capabilities and adding multiple distribution centers across New England. The family-owned Andler business — founded in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1893 — will retain all employees and locations as part of Berlin Packaging's North American expansion.

GHO Capital Invests in Sanner Group

October 26, 2021

Medical Devices

GHO Capital Partners LLP has made a majority investment in Sanner Group (Sanner GmbH), a Germany‑based manufacturer of active packaging solutions and components for pharmaceutical, diagnostic, nutraceutical and medtech customers. GHO will partner with the Sanner family and existing management to accelerate global expansion—including capacity expansion in Germany and China and entry into the U.S.—and to invest in product development, sustainability and sales growth.

Charles River Laboratories Acquires Cellero

August 6, 2020

Biotechnology

Charles River Laboratories (CRL) completed the acquisition of Cellero, a provider of donor and patient apheresis services, GMP-grade biomaterials, and custom laboratory services, for approximately $38 million in cash. The purchase, from Ampersand Capital Partners, expands Charles River's capabilities and offerings in cell and gene therapy support services worldwide.

Sotera Health Acquires Gibraltar Laboratories

September 1, 2018

Healthcare Services

Sotera Health LLC, a PE-backed global provider of sterilization and laboratory services, has acquired Gibraltar Laboratories, a family-owned contract microbiology and analytical chemistry testing firm based in Fairfield, New Jersey. The acquisition — advised by Capstone Partners — expands Sotera/Nelson Labs' testing capabilities and geographic presence in the pharma and medical device markets.