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HBK WELCOMES MICROSTRAIN SENSING SYSTEMS TO THE FAMILY
BK is
welcoming MicroStrain
Sensing Systems to the family following the successful completion of the acquisition by Spectris. This
acquisition, valued at $37.6 million, has now been approved through a comprehensive regulatory process in the United States. Spectris announced its intention to acquire MicroStrain from Parker
Hannifin Corporation back in June. With the integration into HBK, MicroStrain will operate under the name ‘MicroStrain by HBK’. Located in Vermont, MicroStrain is widely recognised for its expertise in designing and manufacturing high-precision inertial and wireless sensing systems. Its products cater to the industrial and tactical-grade sector within the inertial sensing systems market. The recent increase in demand from industrial automation, as well as emerging fields like robotics, logistics, automation, unmanned vehicles, and mobility applications, has contributed significantly to MicroStrain’s growth. They serve a diverse network of blue-chip customers, including renowned pioneers in the robotics and autonomous equipment industries. Ben Bryson, president of HBK said: “We are thrilled to announce the acquisition of MicroStrain,. This move strengthens our North American presence, enhances our customer offering, and expands our presence in robotics and agriculture. We are excited to leverage these technologies to accelerate our smart
sensor capabilities and drive innovation for our customers. This is a significant investment and reinforces our ‘Empower the Innovators’ strategy providing exceptional sensing and insights to create solutions for a cleaner, healthier and more productive world.” Kimberly Miller, executive vice president of the
In Process Business Unit, added: “I am very excited about the addition of the MicroStrain products and talents to the In-Process Business Unit. The addition of inertial sensing and increasing our wireless portfolio for current and adjacent customers opens markets and strengthens our solution offerings. These products will enhance our Smart Sensor platform as well as increase our OEM offering of custom embedded sensing and solutions.” This acquisition represents the fusion of expertise, empowering HBK with additional technological know-how to provide enhanced solutions for the automation and smart manufacturing markets.
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TRESCAL ACQUIRES QUALITY SERVICE TO PENETRATE LIFE SCIENCE MARKET IN ITALY
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rescal, a leader in calibration services, has announced that it has acquired Quality Service to gain entry to the Italian life science market and reinforce its geographic coverage. Quality Service represents €4.5M in sales and employs 30 people. Founded in 1996, Quality Service provides accredited calibration, qualification and validation services to major players in the life science as well as food and beverage industries. Its offices, near Venice and Pescara, cover northern and central Italy. Quality Service will add capabilities in pipettes, scale, volume while improving existing temperature and humidity scopes in Trescal Italy. Guillaume Caroit, Trescal CEO, commented: “With this acquisition, we continue to pursue
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BOWERS GROUP ACHIEVES ISO 14001
n a significant step towards a more sustainable future, Bowers Group has announced that it has attained the prestigious ISO 14001 environmental standard across the entire business. This achievement underscores the company’s unwavering commitment in its Net Zero journey, environmental sustainability, and responsible business practices. ISO 14001 stands as an internationally recognised benchmark that defines the criteria for an effective environmental management system. It provides a structured framework for organisations to improve environmental performance, reduce its ecological footprint, and bolster resource efficiency.
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Managing director at Bowers Group, Martin Hawkins, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to have been awarded the ISO 14001 Certification, it’s a testament to the hard work and shared vision of our entire team and a significant step towards our ultimate goal of being Net Zero by 2050. This accomplishment echoes our unwavering dedication to safeguarding the environment and supporting a sustainable world for present and future generations.
leadership in precision services for the life science and food and beverage industries, which now represent close to 25 per cent of our sales globally.”
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“By achieving this certification, we signal our commitment to upholding the highest standards of environmental responsibility in every area of our operations. This means not just reducing waste and minimising environmental footprint but also inspiring others to join this transformative path.” With its sights set on a sustainable future, Bowers Group remain committed in its pursuit of responsible practices. The achievement of ISO 14001 certification is a step forward in the company’s Net Zero journey.
www.bowersgroup.co.uk September 2023 Instrumentation Monthly
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