M&A Deal Summary

Trajan Acquires CRS

On June 17, 2022, Trajan acquired manufacturer CRS for 43M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Trajan’s 1st transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is Trajan’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Trajan’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Trajan’s 1st transaction in Kentucky.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2022-06-17
Target CRS
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) Trajan
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 43M USD

Target

CRS

Louisville, Kentucky, United States
CRS is a manufacturer of high-quality analytical consumables that include electronic and manual crimping tools, gas filters, ferrules, injection port septa, and more recently, well plates and sealing mats. The company's products are used in analytical laboratories and various other industries worldwide, where they are known for quality, ease of use, and high levels of support. Its gas filter products have been used in various industries such as the petroleum industry for standards in hydrocarbon type test methods, the laser and optics industry and medical industries to provide extremely clean, dry gas in critical applications. Many filters are used for additional clean up of output from gas generators, to provide clean gas for high quality welding applications, and most recently we are making arrangements to provide solutions to the semiconductor industry. CRS is based in Louisville, Kentucky, USA in a 1900 square meter facility, where it maintains a test laboratory, engineering facilities and manufacturing in an ISO 9001 environment.

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Buyer

Trajan

Ringwood, Australia

Category Company
Founded 2011
Sector Manufacturing
Employees600
Revenue 155M AUD (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Trajan is a global developer and manufacturer of analytical and life sciences products and devices founded to have a positive impact on human wellbeing through scientific measurement. These products and solutions are used in the analysis of biological, food, and environmental samples. It has a portfolio and pipeline of new technologies which support the move toward decentralized, personalized data-based healthcare. Trajan was formed in 2011 and is based in Ringwood, Australia.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Manufacturing) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (Kentucky) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2022) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1