Specac, Ltd Acquires Harrick Scientific, Inc
April 2, 2024
Specac, Ltd — a portfolio company of Ampersand Capital Partners — has acquired Harrick Scientific, a U.S.-based manufacturer of spectroscopy accessories and optical components. The deal combines complementary product lines to create a broader life-sciences-oriented platform serving OEM and laboratory end markets and will be supported by Ampersand operating resources on the Specac board and management team.
- Buyers
- Specac, Ltd, Ampersand Capital Partners
- Targets
- Harrick Scientific, Inc
- Platforms
- Specac, Ltd
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- New York, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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