M&A Deal Summary

SDI Group Acquires Astles Control Systems

On December 19, 2016, SDI Group acquired test/measurement equipment company Astles Control Systems for 3M GBP

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is SDI Group’s 2nd transaction in the Test/Measurement Equipment sector.
  • This is SDI Group’s 0th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is SDI Group’s 3rd transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2016-12-19
Target Astles Control Systems
Sector Test/Measurement Equipment
Buyer(s) SDI Group
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 3M GBP

Target

Astles Control Systems

Risborough, United Kingdom
Astles Control Systems Ltd. designs, manufactures and supplies bespoke chemical dosing systems and operates in niche markets, predominantly two piece beverage can manufacture. Astles makes sales of its chemical dosing systems via its direct sales channel and also undertakes its own maintenance and servicing for clients. Astles’ chemical dosing solutions include control systems, pumps, parts, sensors and maintenance.

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Buyer

SDI Group

Cambridge, United Kingdom
Category Company
Founded 2007
Sector Medical Products
Employees148
Revenue 17M GBP (2019)
DESCRIPTION

SDI Group designs and manufactures scientific and technology products for use in applications including life sciences, healthcare, astronomy, consumer manufacturing and art conservation. Company business has grown to include Synoptics, Aretemis, Perseu, Opus Instruments and Sentek, all world class businesses, broadening product portfolio and design and engineering capabilities. SDI Group was founded in 2007 and is based in Cambridge, the United Kingdom.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 3
Sector (Test/Measurement Equipment) 2 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 3
Country (United Kingdom) 3 of 3
Year (2016) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-10-29 Sentek

Braintree, United Kingdom

Sentek Ltd. specialises in the manufacture and production of pH and conductivity sensors and other electrochemical sensors for water based applications. These products are manufactured in glass and plastic with the specialist glass blowing completed in-house.

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