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Three patterns run through AMETEK's acquisitions — what it looks for, how it pays, and how it folds in what it buys.
64 acquisitions — each with the deal value, financing structure, target revenue, and executive commentary where disclosed.
A portfolio of instrumentation businesses acquired from Indicor, LLC that design and manufacture mission-critical solutions for demanding industrial and scientific applications, with a substantial base of recurring revenue from consumables, services, and aftermarket support. approximately $5.0 billion.
Indicor is an exceptional fit for AMETEK. In a single transaction, we are adding a high-quality group of businesses with differentiated technologies, strong market positions, and attractive growth prospects. We see meaningful potential to create value through integration into AMETEK's operating model.David A. Zapico — Chairman and CEO, AMETEK
A leading provider of highly engineered defense and aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services and a manufacturer of related proprietary components, operating six centers of excellence throughout the U.S.
First Aviation is an excellent strategic fit with our existing MRO business, creating attractive opportunities for market expansion and added scale in support of mission-critical aerospace and defense applications. Their proprietary products and services nicely complement AMETEK's capabilities and strengthen our position across attractive platforms.David A. Zapico — Chairman and CEO, AMETEK
A leading provider of innovative technologies to enable the effective diagnosis and management of ophthalmic conditions, developing portable devices that help doctors test and monitor eye health and detect early signs of diabetic retinopathy and other serious eye conditions.
LKC Technologies is an excellent strategic fit with our Ultra Precision Technologies Reichert business, providing attractive market expansion opportunities and creating a broader ophthalmic product portfolio. We look forward to leveraging our respective design and engineering capabilities to further advance patient eye healthcare together.David A. Zapico — Chairman and CEO, AMETEK
Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida, FARO Technologies (Nasdaq: FARO) is a leading provider of 3D measurement and imaging solutions, including portable measurement arms, laser scanners and trackers, software solutions, and comprehensive service offerings. approximately $920 million (enterprise value); $44 per share in cash.
FARO is an outstanding acquisition for AMETEK and an excellent strategic fit with our Ultra Precision Technologies division. FARO's differentiated 3D metrology and imaging solutions expand our presence in attractive growth markets. Its strong brand, global customer base, employees and technology capabilities complement our existing Creaform business and provide compelling opportunities for growth and margin expansion.David A. Zapico — Chairman and CEO, AMETEK
A leading provider of highly engineered medical components and instruments, acquired from affiliates of American Securities LLC. Paragon serves orthopedics, minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery, and drug delivery, with a portfolio of single-use and consumable surgical instruments and implantable components sold to a blue-chip base of leading medical device manufacturers. approximately $1.9 billion.
Paragon's outstanding capabilities and market leadership align seamlessly with AMETEK's commitment to delivering high-performance solutions, further broadening our presence in the attractive MedTech industry.David A. Zapico — Chairman and CEO, AMETEK
We incurred costs in the first quarter for integration costs related to the Paragon Medical acquisition. (AMETEK earnings call, Q4 2025)
A leading provider of data acquisition and control solutions for the aerospace, defense, energy and semiconductor industries, specializing in high-performance test, measurement, simulation and control solutions used in mission-critical applications including flight simulation and training, machine health and usage monitoring, and automated testing.
UEI is an excellent strategic fit with our Power Systems and Instruments Division. Their innovative solutions nicely complement our existing testing and data acquisition expertise helping broaden our presence serving attractive market segments and applications.David A. Zapico — Chairman and CEO, AMETEK
A leading provider of gas and particulate sensors for use in environmental, health and safety, and air quality applications. Alphasense designs and manufactures a broad range of technologically advanced gas detection sensors used in fixed and portable detection systems, providing critical measurements of oxygen concentration, harmful toxic gases, and volatile organic compounds.
Alphasense is an excellent acquisition for AMETEK and a highly complementary fit with our existing sensor businesses expanding our presence in the attractive environmental health and safety market.David A. Zapico — Chairman and CEO, AMETEK
A leading provider of mission-critical embedded computing systems, specializing in open-architecture computing and electronic systems for aerospace, defense, and specialized industrial markets. approximately $1.35 billion.
Abaco's market leading computing and electronic solutions nicely complement our existing aerospace and defense businesses, expanding our positions across many attractive growth platforms.David A. Zapico — Chairman and CEO, AMETEK
Headquartered in Aurora, Illinois, Magnetrol is a leading provider of level and flow control solutions for challenging process applications across a diverse set of end markets including medical, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, food and beverage, and general industrial. part of approximately $270 million deployed across three acquisitions (Magnetrol, Crank Software, EGS).
Magnetrol is an excellent acquisition for AMETEK and nicely complements our Sensors, Test and Calibration (STC) business. Combined, Magnetrol and STC become an industry leading, differentiated sensor platform with a broad range of level and flow measurement solutions.David A. Zapico — Chairman and CEO, AMETEK
Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, Crank Software is a leading provider of embedded graphical user interface (GUI) software and services. Its flagship Storyboard platform enables the design and development of customized user experiences in a wide range of embedded products. part of approximately $270 million deployed across three acquisitions (Magnetrol, Crank Software, EGS).
Crank Software is an exciting acquisition for AMETEK and an excellent addition to our growing portfolio of software solutions. Their award-winning Storyboard platform and service capabilities are positioned well to capitalize on demand for embedded user interfaces.David A. Zapico — Chairman and CEO, AMETEK
A designer and manufacturer of highly engineered, customized robotic solutions used in critical applications for the medical, food and beverage, and general industrial markets; enhances AMETEK Dunkermotoren's automation solutions portfolio. part of approximately $270 million deployed across three acquisitions (Magnetrol, Crank Software, EGS).
Acquired from Roper Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ROP), Gatan is a leading manufacturer of instrumentation and software used to enhance and extend the operation and performance of electron microscopes, and a pioneer in direct detection technology for electron microscopy. Its product portfolio includes electron microscopy cameras and instrumentation, electron energy filters, software and accessories.
Gatan is an outstanding company and nicely complements our existing portfolio of specialized offerings in high-end analytical instrumentation. Their differentiated technology solutions, premier brand and leadership positions in attractive growth markets make this a highly attractive acquisition for AMETEK.David A. Zapico — Chairman and CEO, AMETEK
AMETEK is an ideal home for Gatan to continue its revolutionary work enabling electron microscopy technology. The combination of these businesses will be a great fit for Gatan's talented employees and loyal customers.Neil Hunn — President and CEO, Roper Technologies
A leading provider of advanced, mission-critical thermal management solutions. PDT designs and manufactures a complete range of custom-engineered, liquid cooling systems and components used in current and next-generation commercial aerospace, defense and space platforms. approximately $125 million.
PDT is an excellent acquisition for AMETEK as it enhances our position in the attractive aerospace and defense sectors. The company's innovative technology and differentiated solutions nicely complement our already deep expertise in thermal management systems.David A. Zapico — Chairman and CEO, AMETEK
Acquisition of Zygo Corporation (NASDAQ: ZIGO), a provider of optical metrology solutions, high precision optics, and optical assemblies for scientific, industrial, and medical applications. Zygo had calendar 2013 sales of approximately $162 million. Announced April 11, 2014 and completed June 20, 2014. approximately $280 million.
Zygo's leading position in non-contact optical metrology nicely complements our strength in contact metrology and will enable us to offer our customers a full range of metrology solutions.Frank S. Hermance — AMETEK Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Acquisition of MOCON, Inc. (NASDAQ: MOCO), a global leader in gas analysis instrumentation for package and permeation testing serving food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications. MOCON had calendar 2016 sales of approximately $63 million. Announced April 17, 2017 and completed June 22, 2017. approximately $182 million.
As the global leader in gas analysis instrumentation for package and permeation testing, MOCON helps us expand our gas analysis instrumentation business in the growing food and pharmaceutical packaging markets.David A. Zapico — AMETEK Chief Executive Officer
A leading provider of machine condition monitoring solutions for critical assets in high-value industrial applications. Spectro provides both lab-based and onsite instrumentation, consumables and cloud-based software analytics to help customers determine and monitor the condition of fluids in mission-critical equipment. approximately $190 million.
Spectro is an excellent acquisition for AMETEK. Their differentiated solutions serve an increasing need for predictive maintenance in a broad and growing set of end markets, including military and defense, process, power generation and transportation. Spectro's solutions nicely complement our strategy to integrate instrumentation data with cloud-based software and analytics.David A. Zapico — Chairman and CEO, AMETEK
Kern Microtechnik makes ultra-precision machining systems and optical tool-inspection equipment capable of sub-micron accuracy, serving the medical, semiconductor, research and space markets. AMETEK acquired the German business in January 2025 for about $104.1 million in cash, net of cash acquired, against annual sales of roughly 50 million euros. Kern became part of AMETEK's Ultra Precision Technologies division within the Electronic Instruments Group, adding technology plus market and geographic reach.
A leading manufacturer of high-precision machining and optical inspection solutions, acquired in January 2025.AMETEK FY2025 10-K — Item 1 Business / Acquisitions note
A leading provider of advanced laser-based projection and inspection systems, acquired in October 2024 for $117.5 million in cash, net of cash acquired. $117.5 million (net of cash acquired).
A leading provider of advanced laser-based projection and inspection systems, acquired in October 2024 for $117.5 million in cash, net of cash acquired.AMETEK FY2024 10-K — Item 1 Business / Acquisitions note
Bison Gear & Engineering, based in St. Charles, Illinois, designs and builds custom motion-control solutions and had annual sales of approximately $80 million. AMETEK acquired the company in 2023 to strengthen its motion-control and automation offerings, folding it into the Electromechanical Group. Bison Gear was later combined with AMETEK Dynamic Fluid Solutions to form a single business operating under the Bison name.
A designer and manufacturer of custom motion control solutions, acquired in March 2023.AMETEK FY2023 10-K — Item 1 Business / Acquisitions note
Amplifier Research, headquartered in Souderton, Pennsylvania, makes radio-frequency and microwave amplifiers along with electromagnetic-compatibility (EMC) test equipment for the defense, medical, communications and automotive markets, with annual sales of roughly $60 million. AMETEK announced the acquisition in October 2023 and placed it in the Electronic Instruments Group, adding amplifier-design expertise that supports EMC testing for uses such as electric-vehicle validation and defense communications.
A leading provider of amplifiers and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing equipment, acquired in October 2023.AMETEK FY2023 10-K — Item 1 Business / Acquisitions note
A designer and manufacturer of customized, fully integrated optical imaging systems, components, and software, acquired in September 2022. part of $429.7 million across two 2022 businesses (Navitar and RTDS).
A designer and manufacturer of customized, fully integrated optical imaging systems, components, and software, acquired in September 2022.AMETEK FY2022 10-K — Item 1 Business / Acquisitions note
A leading provider of real-time power simulation systems used by utilities and research and education institutions in the development and testing of the electric power grid and renewable energy applications, acquired in October 2022. part of $429.7 million across two 2022 businesses (Navitar and RTDS).
A leading provider of real-time power simulation systems used by utilities and research and education institutions in the development and testing of the electric power grid and renewable energy applications, acquired in October 2022.AMETEK FY2022 10-K — Item 1 Business / Acquisitions note
A leading provider of radio frequency and microwave test and measurement systems for niche applications across the aerospace, defense, automotive, wireless communications, and research markets, acquired in April 2021. part of $1,959.2 million across six 2021 businesses.
A leading provider of radio frequency and microwave test and measurement systems for niche applications across the aerospace, defense, automotive, wireless communications, and research markets, acquired in April 2021.AMETEK FY2021 10-K — Item 1 Business / Acquisitions note
Designs and manufactures a broad portfolio of ruggedized solutions including uninterruptible power systems, external battery packs, power distribution units and power conditioners, acquired in January 2020. $116.5 million (net of cash acquired).
Designs and manufactures a broad portfolio of ruggedized solutions including uninterruptible power systems, external battery packs, power distribution units and power conditioners, acquired in January 2020.AMETEK FY2020 10-K — Item 1 Business / Acquisitions note
A provider of complex, highly engineered solutions for the aerospace, defense and space industries, acquired in January 2018. part of $1,129.3 million across six 2018 businesses.
A provider of complex, highly engineered solutions for the aerospace, defense and space industries, acquired in January 2018.AMETEK FY2018 10-K — Item 1 Business / Acquisitions note
A provider of design, integration, installation and support of clinical workflow and communication systems for healthcare facilities, educational institutions and corporations; also a value-added reseller for Rauland-Borg in the Midwestern U.S. Acquired in April 2018. part of $1,129.3 million across six 2018 businesses.
A provider of design, integration, installation and support of clinical workflow and communication systems for healthcare facilities, educational institutions and corporations; also a value-added reseller for Rauland-Borg in the Midwestern U.S. Acquired in April 2018.AMETEK FY2018 10-K — Item 1 Business / Acquisitions note
A provider of integrated vision systems serving the high-growth mobile machine vision market with ruggedized vision products and integrated software for transportation, agriculture, logistics and construction. Acquired in June 2018. part of $1,129.3 million across six 2018 businesses.
A provider of integrated vision systems serving the high-growth mobile machine vision market with ruggedized vision products and integrated software for transportation, agriculture, logistics and construction. Acquired in June 2018.AMETEK FY2018 10-K — Item 1 Business / Acquisitions note
A leader in the design and production of high-performance imaging sensors used in medical, defense and industrial applications, acquired in October 2018. part of $1,129.3 million across six 2018 businesses.
A leader in the design and production of high-performance imaging sensors used in medical, defense and industrial applications, acquired in October 2018.AMETEK FY2018 10-K — Item 1 Business / Acquisitions note
A provider of communication solutions for logistics management, tank monitoring and security applications, acquired in October 2018 for $525 million net of cash acquired. $525 million (net of cash acquired).
A provider of communication solutions for logistics management, tank monitoring and security applications, acquired in October 2018 for $525 million net of cash acquired.AMETEK FY2018 10-K — Item 1 Business / Acquisitions note
A global provider of enterprise clinical and education communications solutions for hospitals, healthcare systems and educational facilities, acquired in February 2017. part of $556.6 million across three 2017 businesses.
A global provider of enterprise clinical and education communications solutions for hospitals, healthcare systems and educational facilities, acquired in February 2017.AMETEK FY2017 10-K — Item 1 Business / Acquisitions note
A provider of laboratory and field gas analysis instrumentation to research laboratories, production facilities and quality control departments in food and beverage, pharmaceutical and industrial applications, acquired in June 2017. part of $556.6 million across three 2017 businesses.
A provider of laboratory and field gas analysis instrumentation to research laboratories, production facilities and quality control departments in food and beverage, pharmaceutical and industrial applications, acquired in June 2017.AMETEK FY2017 10-K — Item 1 Business / Acquisitions note
A provider of differentiated, high-precision moisture and gas measurement instruments for use in the food, pharmaceutical and environmental markets, acquired in December 2017. part of $556.6 million across three 2017 businesses.
A provider of differentiated, high-precision moisture and gas measurement instruments for use in the food, pharmaceutical and environmental markets, acquired in December 2017.AMETEK FY2017 10-K — Item 1 Business / Acquisitions note
A manufacturer of viscometers and rheometers, as well as instrumentation to analyze texture and powder flow, acquired in January 2016. part of $391.4 million across five 2016 businesses.
A manufacturer of viscometers and rheometers, as well as instrumentation to analyze texture and powder flow, acquired in January 2016.AMETEK FY2016 10-K — Item 1 Business / Acquisitions note
A manufacturer of energy intelligence and power protection, monitoring and diagnostic solutions, acquired in January 2016. part of $391.4 million across five 2016 businesses.
A manufacturer of energy intelligence and power protection, monitoring and diagnostic solutions, acquired in January 2016.AMETEK FY2016 10-K — Item 1 Business / Acquisitions note
A developer and manufacturer of key components used in radiation detectors including ultra-thin radiation windows, silicon drift detectors and x-ray filters, acquired in July 2016. part of $391.4 million across five 2016 businesses.
A developer and manufacturer of key components used in radiation detectors including ultra-thin radiation windows, silicon drift detectors and x-ray filters, acquired in July 2016.AMETEK FY2016 10-K — Item 1 Business / Acquisitions note
Nu Instruments, based in Wrexham, UK, builds a full range of magnetic-sector mass spectrometers used in demanding laboratory research across earth and environmental science, materials characterization and nuclear isotope analysis, with annual sales of about $25 million. AMETEK completed the acquisition in August 2016 and placed it in the Materials Analysis Division of the Electronic Instruments Group, where it complements the CAMECA elemental-analysis business. part of $391.4 million across five 2016 businesses.
A provider of magnetic sector mass spectrometers used for elemental and isotope analysis, acquired in July 2016.AMETEK FY2016 10-K — Item 1 Business / Acquisitions note
Laserage Technology, with operations in Waukegan, Illinois and Milpitas, California, provides laser-fabrication services for the medical-device market, including precision tube fabrication for minimally invasive surgical devices, stents and catheter delivery systems. Annual sales were about $22 million. AMETEK completed the purchase in November 2016 and added the business to its Electromechanical Group. part of $391.4 million across five 2016 businesses.
A provider of laser fabrication services for the medical device market, acquired in October 2016.AMETEK FY2016 10-K — Item 1 Business / Acquisitions note
Global Tubes manufactures high-precision, small-diameter metal tubing from stainless steel, nickel, zirconium, titanium and other alloys for demanding aerospace, energy, power-generation and medical applications. It comprised Fine Tubes of Plymouth, UK and Superior Tube of Collegeville, Pennsylvania, with annual sales of roughly $120 million. AMETEK acquired the business in May 2015 for about $200 million, adding it to the Electromechanical Group. part of $356.5 million across two 2015 businesses.
A manufacturer of high-precision, small-diameter metal tubing, acquired in May 2015.AMETEK FY2015 10-K — Item 1 Business / Acquisitions note
Formerly the Surface Inspection Systems Division of Cognex Corporation; develops and manufactures software-enabled vision systems used to inspect surfaces of continuously processed materials for flaws and defects. Acquired in July 2015. part of $356.5 million across two 2015 businesses.
Formerly the Surface Inspection Systems Division of Cognex Corporation; develops and manufactures software-enabled vision systems used to inspect surfaces of continuously processed materials for flaws and defects. Acquired in July 2015.AMETEK FY2015 10-K — Item 1 Business / Acquisitions note
A leading manufacturer of test and measurement instrumentation for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing, acquired in January 2014. part of $573.6 million across five 2014 businesses.
A leading manufacturer of test and measurement instrumentation for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing, acquired in January 2014.AMETEK FY2014 10-K — Item 1 Business / Acquisitions note
VTI Instruments, headquartered in Irvine, California, makes high-precision test and measurement instrumentation and delivers integrated solutions for critical measurement requirements, with annual sales of about $38 million. AMETEK acquired the company in February 2014 for roughly $74 million, broadening its position in the high-end test and measurement market. part of $573.6 million across five 2014 businesses.
A manufacturer of high-precision test and measurement instrumentation, acquired in February 2014.AMETEK FY2014 10-K — Item 1 Business / Acquisitions note
Core technology is used in the measurement of complex aspheric optical surfaces and other surfaces through non-contact methods, acquired in May 2014. part of $573.6 million across five 2014 businesses.
Core technology is used in the measurement of complex aspheric optical surfaces and other surfaces through non-contact methods, acquired in May 2014.AMETEK FY2014 10-K — Item 1 Business / Acquisitions note
A provider of optical metrology solutions, high-precision optics and optical assemblies used in scientific, industrial and medical applications, acquired in June 2014. part of $573.6 million across five 2014 businesses.
A provider of optical metrology solutions, high-precision optics and optical assemblies used in scientific, industrial and medical applications, acquired in June 2014.AMETEK FY2014 10-K — Item 1 Business / Acquisitions note
A manufacturer of instruments and detectors used to identify composition of materials using x-ray fluorescence technology, acquired in August 2014. part of $573.6 million across five 2014 businesses.
A manufacturer of instruments and detectors used to identify composition of materials using x-ray fluorescence technology, acquired in August 2014.AMETEK FY2014 10-K — Item 1 Business / Acquisitions note
A leader in custom-engineered thermal management solutions used to maintain temperature control of liquid and gas in demanding industrial process applications, acquired in August 2013. part of $414.3 million across three 2013 businesses.
A leader in custom-engineered thermal management solutions used to maintain temperature control of liquid and gas in demanding industrial process applications, acquired in August 2013.AMETEK FY2013 10-K — Item 1 Business / Acquisitions note
A leading developer and manufacturer of innovative portable 3D measurement technologies and a provider of 3D engineering services, acquired in October 2013. part of $414.3 million across three 2013 businesses.
A leading developer and manufacturer of innovative portable 3D measurement technologies and a provider of 3D engineering services, acquired in October 2013.AMETEK FY2013 10-K — Item 1 Business / Acquisitions note
A leading manufacturer of fluid and gas handling solutions, sample conditioning equipment and process analyzers, acquired in January 2012. part of $747.7 million across seven 2012 businesses.
A leading manufacturer of fluid and gas handling solutions, sample conditioning equipment and process analyzers, acquired in January 2012.AMETEK FY2012 10-K — Item 1 Business / Acquisitions note
A leader in advanced motion control solutions for a wide range of industrial automation applications, acquired in May 2012. part of $747.7 million across seven 2012 businesses.
A leader in advanced motion control solutions for a wide range of industrial automation applications, acquired in May 2012.AMETEK FY2012 10-K — Item 1 Business / Acquisitions note
Micro-Poise Measurement Systems, based in Streetsboro, Ohio with additional operations in Michigan, China and Germany, is a provider of integrated test and measurement solutions for the tire industry, with estimated 2012 sales of roughly $125 million. AMETEK acquired the business in October 2012 for approximately $170 million in cash. part of $747.7 million across seven 2012 businesses.
A leading provider of integrated test and measurement solutions for the tire industry, acquired in October 2012.AMETEK FY2012 10-K — Item 1 Business / Acquisitions note
Expands AMETEK's global maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities into fuel system repair, acquired in December 2012. part of $747.7 million across seven 2012 businesses.
Expands AMETEK's global maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities into fuel system repair, acquired in December 2012.AMETEK FY2012 10-K — Item 1 Business / Acquisitions note
Avtech Avionics and Instruments is an FAA-certified aviation repair operation based in Miami, Florida that specializes in the repair and maintenance of both next-generation and legacy avionics and instruments. AMETEK acquired it in December 2012, alongside Aero Components International, to expand its aerospace maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities. part of $747.7 million across seven 2012 businesses.
Broadens AMETEK's MRO expertise in next-generation avionics, acquired in December 2012.AMETEK FY2012 10-K — Item 1 Business / Acquisitions note
A leader in the development of Stirling cycle cryocoolers and externally heated Stirling engine technology for medical, scientific, telecommunication and space applications, acquired in December 2012. part of $747.7 million across seven 2012 businesses.
A leader in the development of Stirling cycle cryocoolers and externally heated Stirling engine technology for medical, scientific, telecommunication and space applications, acquired in December 2012.AMETEK FY2012 10-K — Item 1 Business / Acquisitions note
A manufacturer of high-end, portable pressure calibrators and digital test gauges for the oil and gas, power generation and other industrial markets, acquired in December 2012. part of $747.7 million across seven 2012 businesses.
A manufacturer of high-end, portable pressure calibrators and digital test gauges for the oil and gas, power generation and other industrial markets, acquired in December 2012.AMETEK FY2012 10-K — Item 1 Business / Acquisitions note
Avicenna Technology, headquartered in Montevideo, Minnesota, is a supplier of custom, fine-featured components for the medical-device industry, including parts for catheters, leads, guide wires and custom assemblies, with annual sales of about $25 million. AMETEK acquired the company in 2011, adding catheter and medical-component capabilities that served the cardiac and neurostimulation markets, and placed it in the division handling engineered interconnects and microelectronic packaging. part of $474.9 million across five 2011 businesses.
A supplier of custom, fine-featured components used in the medical device industry, acquired in April 2011.AMETEK FY2011 10-K — Item 1 Business / Acquisitions note
A leading supplier of custom-shaped metal preforms, microstampings and bonding wire solutions for interconnect applications in microelectronics packaging and assembly, acquired in May 2011. part of $474.9 million across five 2011 businesses.
A leading supplier of custom-shaped metal preforms, microstampings and bonding wire solutions for interconnect applications in microelectronics packaging and assembly, acquired in May 2011.AMETEK FY2011 10-K — Item 1 Business / Acquisitions note
Reichert Technologies, based in Depew, New York, makes analytical instruments and diagnostic devices for the eye-care market, used by ophthalmologists, optometrists and opticians for vision correction and for screening and diagnosing conditions such as glaucoma. Its products include the Phoroptor refraction instrument and tonometry devices for measuring intra-ocular pressure. AMETEK acquired the company in 2011 for $150 million against annual sales of about $55 million, placing it in the Electronic Instruments Group. part of $474.9 million across five 2011 businesses.
A manufacturer of analytical instruments and diagnostic devices for the eye care market, acquired in October 2011.AMETEK FY2011 10-K — Item 1 Business / Acquisitions note
A manufacturer of advanced monitoring, testing, calibrating and display instruments in the electrical immunity testing and emissions measurement market, acquired in October 2011. part of $474.9 million across five 2011 businesses.
A manufacturer of advanced monitoring, testing, calibrating and display instruments in the electrical immunity testing and emissions measurement market, acquired in October 2011.AMETEK FY2011 10-K — Item 1 Business / Acquisitions note
A world leader in high-performance vibration isolation systems and optical test benches used to isolate highly sensitive instruments for microelectronics, life sciences, photonics and ultra-precision manufacturing, acquired in December 2011. part of $474.9 million across five 2011 businesses.
A world leader in high-performance vibration isolation systems and optical test benches used to isolate highly sensitive instruments for microelectronics, life sciences, photonics and ultra-precision manufacturing, acquired in December 2011.AMETEK FY2011 10-K — Item 1 Business / Acquisitions note
AMETEK acquired Land Instruments International, a Dronfield, United Kingdom-based supplier of high-end analytical instrumentation, from an investor group led by 3i plc. Land Instruments offers a broad range of infrared temperature measurement, combustion efficiency and emissions monitoring instruments, including spot thermometers, line scanners and thermal imagers that measure temperatures up to 3,000 degrees Celsius for the metal, glass and mineral processing industries. The business had annual sales of roughly GBP 22 million (about $41 million) and, once combined, lifted AMETEK's high-end analytical instruments platform to nearly $500 million in annualized sales.
AMETEK acquired the Halmar Robicon silicon controlled rectifier (SCR) power controller line and related Power Control Systems technology and products from Siemens Energy & Automation. Halmar Robicon is recognized for advanced power control technology, and the product line was folded into AMETEK Solidstate Controls, a supplier of uninterruptible power supply and battery management systems and industrial SCR power controllers for industrial applications and power generation. AMETEK described the deal as broadening its capabilities and position in the U.S. power controller market.
AMETEK acquired CAMECA SAS, a Paris, France-based manufacturer of high-end elemental analysis systems used in advanced laboratory research, semiconductor and nanotechnology applications, from an investment group led by the Carlyle Group. CAMECA's instruments include secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS), low-energy X-ray emission spectrometry, tomographic atom probe and electron probe microanalysis systems. The company had estimated annual sales of roughly EUR 60 million (about $82 million) and joined AMETEK's Electronic Instruments Group. €82 million (approximately $112 million).
AMETEK acquired Newage Testing Instruments, a privately held manufacturer of hardness testing equipment used across a broad range of industries. The Newage hardness testing equipment and technology complements AMETEK's Lloyd Instruments universal materials testing machines and broadens the range of materials testing solutions the company can provide through its global sales and service network. The business became part of AMETEK's Measurement & Calibration Technologies unit within the Electronic Instruments Group.
AMETEK acquired Reading Alloys, a privately held, niche specialty metals producer based in Robesonia, Pennsylvania, with annual sales of approximately $80 million. Reading Alloys is a global leader in specialty titanium master alloys and highly engineered metal powders used in aerospace, medical implant, military and electronics markets. It joined AMETEK's Electromechanical Group. (AMETEK later divested Reading Alloys, selling it to Kymera International in 2020.)
AMETEK acquired Powervar, a Waukegan, Illinois-based provider of power management systems and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, for approximately $128 million. The privately held company, with annual sales of roughly $70 million, makes transformer-based power conditioners and UPS systems featuring a proprietary isolation transformer technology, serving medical, life sciences, industrial, retail and telecommunications markets. Powervar has manufacturing in Waukegan and sales and service offices in Canada, Germany, Mexico and the United Kingdom, and joined AMETEK's Electronic Instruments Group.