Advanced Automation Technologies (AAT) to Acquire GERSTEL GmbH & Co. KG

Advanced Automation Technologies (AAT) Acquires TE Instruments

January 30, 2025

Manufacturing

Advanced Automation Technologies (AAT), a PE-backed laboratory automation platform supported by Battery Ventures, has acquired TE Instruments (TEI), a Delft-based specialist in combustion elemental analyzers. TEI will join AAT's family of brands (including Skalar Analytical, LCTech, PromoChrom, EST Analytical, tsHR and GERSTEL) to create a unified combustion analyzer division and expand AAT's global sales, service and technical support in environmental, petrochemical and industrial markets.

Battery Ventures Acquires Skalar Analytical, PromoChrom and LCTech to Create Laboratory-Automation Platform

September 28, 2023

Manufacturing

Battery Ventures announced investments to create a new laboratory-automation platform built around Skalar Analytical (the foundation) and add-on companies PromoChrom Technologies and LCTech. The platform will serve environmental, agricultural and food & beverage testing markets by combining automated chemistry analyzers, SPE sample-preparation solutions, consumables and robotics to drive global growth and further M&A.

ATC Drivetrain Acquires Global Battery Solutions

May 18, 2022

Automotive

ATC Drivetrain has acquired Global Battery Solutions (GBS), a Holland, Michigan-based provider of battery life-cycle management and EV component services. The acquisition expands ATC's capabilities in energy storage systems, second-life battery solutions and vehicle electrification services to better serve OEMs and aftermarket customers.

Bregal Unternehmerkapital Acquires Majority Stake in EA Elektro-Automatik

December 12, 2019

Manufacturing

Funds advised by Bregal Unternehmerkapital have acquired a majority stake in EA Elektro-Automatik GmbH & Co. KG as part of a succession plan. The investment is intended to support the company’s continued growth — including expanded US and Asian presence, new product development, and increased production capacity at its Viersen headquarters.

onsemi Acquires GT Advanced Technologies

November 1, 2021

Manufacturing

onsemi has completed its acquisition of GT Advanced Technologies (GTAT), a U.S.-based producer of silicon carbide (SiC). The acquisition strengthens onsemi's SiC crystal growth and wafer capabilities to secure supply for EV, EV charging and energy infrastructure markets and onsemi plans to invest in GTAT's manufacturing and R&D to scale 150mm and 200mm SiC production.

ATS Automation, Inc. Acquires Advanced Automation Systems, Inc.

November 1, 2022

Engineering Services

ATS Automation, Inc. has acquired Advanced Automation Systems, Inc., a Tampa-based building automation and facility engineering provider. The business will be integrated into ATS Waypoint to expand ATS's capabilities and presence in the U.S. Southeast and to better support national account clients.