LA consequential: Calibre acquires Camlab in another US acquisition in Cambridge
Calibre Scientific in Los Angeles has paid an undisclosed sum for Camlab Limited which supplies scientific equipment, chemicals, consumables, labware, and other lab products and services to customers in the academic, research, pharmaceutical, industrial, environmental and food & beverage industries.
It is Calibre’s eighth acquisition already in 2024 - just four months in! The acquisition of Camlab bolsters Calibre Scientific’s growing product and service portfolio across the UK.
Founded in 1950, Camlab has, for more than 70 years, been a cornerstone in the life sciences industry in Cambridge and more broadly across scientific laboratories across the UK.
As well as its extensive product offering, the company also provides customer-centric services such as repairs, maintenance and calibration which further distinguish it in the market.
Ben Travis, CEO of Calibre Scientific, said: “We are enthusiastic about the acquisition of Camlab as it marks a major step forward in our ultimate goal of providing a wholistic solution of scientific equipment, chemicals, consumables, and services to customers in the global laboratory space.
“The addition of Camlab’s experienced management team, state-of-the-art facility, advanced technology infrastructure and differentiated go-to-market channel strategy further bolsters Calibre Scientific’s growing market presence in the UK.”
Camlab managing director, Ben Sunderland commented: “We have been impressed by the global scale and capabilities developed by the Calibre Scientific team over the last decade.
“We look forward to combining Camlab’s operational and technical expertise with Calibre Scientific’s global presence and resources to enhance and create a unique experience for our customers and partners alike.”
Calibre Scientific owns a portfolio of life science and diagnostic companies and its reach extends to over 175 countries. The Californian company continues to expand its product offering and global footprint to laboratories across a wide array of verticals and geographies.
