|Articles|July 30, 2018

Metrohm Acquires B&W Tek

Metrohm AG of Herisau, Switzerland, has acquired B&W Tek’s Spectroscopy Solution Business, B&W Tek LLC, and several overseas subsidiaries.

Metrohm AG of Herisau, Switzerland, has acquired B&W Tek’s Spectroscopy Solution Business, B&W Tek LLC, and several overseas subsidiaries. B&W Tek is located in Newark, Delaware.

CEO and President of Metrohm AG Christoph Fässler said in a statement “We are pleased to strengthen our product portfolio in spectroscopy by the acquisition of B&W Tek’s R&D, production, and sales organizations.”

Jack Zhou, who is the CEO of B&W Tek LLC, said that he and his company are excited to see the accelerated growth potential and how it will further a focus on customer-centric solutions and innovations. “The addition of complementary products and technologies by B&W Tek, together with Metrohm’s expertise in products and commercialization as well as market presence will allow us to serve a much larger global customer base,” he said.

Although the details about the acquisition are confidential, B&W Tek will continue to operate under its own brand with its own service and sales organization for now. Following a transition period, the gradual integration of B&W Tek into the Metrohm organization will take place.


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