Thermo Fisher Scientific Acquires MarqMetrix

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.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Acquires Olink Holding AB

July 10, 2024

Biotechnology

Thermo Fisher Scientific completed the acquisition of Olink Holding AB (publ) via a public cash tender offer at USD 26.00 per share/ADS, buying the proteomics company from shareholders including Summa Equity. The acquisition strengthens Thermo Fisher’s proteomics and protein-analysis capabilities, adding Olink’s high‑multiplex protein detection technology to its life‑science tools portfolio.

Bruker Corporation Acquires Tornado Spectral Systems Inc.

January 4, 2024

Medical Devices

Bruker Corporation has acquired Tornado Spectral Systems Inc., a Mississauga, Ontario-based maker of process Raman instruments, to expand Bruker’s biopharma Process Analytical Technology (PAT) product portfolio. Financial terms were not disclosed; Tornado’s HTVS-enabled Raman analyzers and probes will be integrated into Bruker’s spectroscopy and biopharma offerings to enhance process monitoring and quality control capabilities.

Cole-Parmer (GTCR Portfolio) Acquires ZeptoMetrix

January 12, 2021

Biotechnology

GTCR’s portfolio company Cole-Parmer has acquired ZeptoMetrix, a Buffalo-based developer and manufacturer of quality control standards and verification panels for molecular diagnostic testing. The acquisition expands Cole-Parmer’s life sciences quality controls and reference standards portfolio and strengthens its capabilities in infectious disease and molecular diagnostics.

Rimkus Consulting Group Acquires Metallurgical Technologies, Inc.

February 14, 2020

Engineering Services

Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc. acquired Metallurgical Technologies, Inc. (Met-Tech), a Mooresville, North Carolina metallurgical analysis and testing laboratory, in a deal that closed February 14, 2020. The acquisition expands Rimkus's forensic materials engineering and laboratory testing capabilities to better serve insurance companies, law firms, corporations and government clients.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Acquires Affymetrix

March 31, 2016

Biotechnology

Thermo Fisher Scientific has completed its acquisition of Affymetrix for $14.00 per share in cash, representing an approximate total purchase price of $1.3 billion, following approval by Affymetrix stockholders. The deal brings Affymetrix's genetic analysis products and expanded antibody portfolio into Thermo Fisher's life sciences offerings to strengthen its capabilities in biosciences and clinical/applied markets.