Tecan Group Acquires SPEware Corporation

Ampersand Capital Partners Acquires Specac Ltd.

March 13, 2024

Manufacturing

Ampersand Capital Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm focused on healthcare and life sciences, has acquired Specac Ltd., a UK-based designer and manufacturer of FTIR spectroscopy accessories and sample preparation solutions. The acquisition will support Specac's growth trajectory and leverage Ampersand's experience in life-sciences-oriented lab products and OEM channels.

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.

AmpliTech Group Acquires Spectrum Semiconductor Materials

December 16, 2021

Logistics & Distribution

AmpliTech Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMPG) has executed a definitive agreement to acquire the assets and operations of Spectrum Semiconductor Materials, Inc., a San Jose–based authorized distributor of semiconductor components. The deal (approximately $8.0M cash plus $1.5M escrow and restricted shares) nearly triples AmpliTech's revenue base, adds a global distribution platform and a record combined order backlog of $11.4M, and is intended to accelerate commercialization of AmpliTech's MMIC chip solutions.

Machine Solutions Inc. Acquires BW-TEC AG

December 14, 2020

Medical Devices

Machine Solutions Inc. has acquired all outstanding stock of Switzerland-headquartered BW-TEC AG, a designer and manufacturer of catheter-forming, laser-welding, necking, testing and coating equipment for the medical device industry. The deal expands Machine Solutions' product offering and geographic service capabilities by adding BW-TEC's European engineering and manufacturing resources to Machine Solutions' global sales and service network.

Speyside Equity Advisers Acquires GSC Technologies

January 9, 2025

Manufacturing

Speyside Equity Advisers completed the acquisition of GSC Technologies, a North American manufacturer of plastic storage and organization products. The private equity firm said the deal will provide new capitalization and operational support to fuel GSC's next phase of growth and value creation.

Bruker Corporation Acquires Remaining Stake in TOFWERK AG

January 8, 2026

Manufacturing

Bruker Corporation acquired the remaining 60% ownership stake in TOFWERK AG, consolidating its ownership to 100%. The acquisition brings TOFWERK's compact, ultra-fast time-of-flight mass spectrometry technology and ~130 employees into Bruker's portfolio to expand capabilities and address applied markets such as air quality, semiconductor cleanroom monitoring, and food/flavors testing.