Micromeritics Instrument Co., Ltd., a leading global manufacturer of high-quality products with advanced material characterization solutions, today announced the acquisition of Process Integrated Development S.L. (PID Tech & Eng). PID Eng & Tech produces modular laboratory microreactor systems for the determination of catalytic activity and the study of yield and kinetics of chemical reactions.
In addition, they produce standard laboratory systems and professional laboratory equipment, and design, build and commission custom pilot scale equipment in close cooperation with customers. The target markets of PID Eng & Tech's products and services include universities, research centers, and private industrial companies. Their specialties are mainly focused on basic chemistry, petrochemistry, environment, catalysis, agricultural chemistry and food technology, supercritical fluids. Extraction and new energy.
Micromeritics President Preston Hendrix said, "This acquisition strengthens our relationship with the company. For many years, we have been PID Eng & Tech's sales partners, which has deepened our ability to combine our products and services for catalyst characterization. This is already quite mature and has a large global customer base. In addition, PID Eng & Tech has increased the breadth of our organization by addressing nearby workplaces in the market where we provide pilot plants, custom equipment and services. "
Aleix Bargans, Chairman and President of PID Eng & Tech, added: "The infrastructure provided by Micromeritics and the opportunity to expand international markets has accelerated the growth of PID Eng & Tech's business. We are pleased that our team will join Micromeritics."
Last month, Micromeritics acquired Tewkesbury, a UK-based Freeman technology company that specializes in measuring the flow and other behavioral properties of powders.