Add-on Acquisition • Distribution

Galson Laboratories Acquires Shannon Optical Co.

On February 15, 2017, Galson Laboratories acquired distribution company Shannon Optical Co.

Acquisition Context
  • This is Galson Laboratories’ 3rd transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Galson Laboratories’ 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Galson Laboratories’ 2nd transaction in Pennsylvania.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date February 15, 2017
Target Shannon Optical Co.
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Galson Laboratories
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target Company

Shannon Optical Co.

Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, United States
Shannon Optical Co. Inc. is a distributor of a full line of protective equipment including respiratory products and hand and face protective equipment.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

Galson Laboratories

East Syracuse, New York, United States

Category Company
Founded 1970
Sector Business Services
DESCRIPTION

GAL Services, Inc. is a full service provider of analytical air testing services to evaluate and monitor workplace safety.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 3 of 3
Sector: Distribution 3 of 3
Type: Add-on Acquisition 3 of 3
State: Pennsylvania 2 of 2
Country: United States 3 of 3
Year: 2017 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-02-15 Midwest Gas Instrument Service

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Midwest Gas Instrument Service, Inc. is a distributor of gas measurement instruments and as a maintenance service provider.

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