Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS) announces its acquisition of Sparks Lab Supplies, expanding its product and service offering in the Republic of Ireland.
Established in 1996, Sparks is a Dublin-based laboratory consumables, reagents and equipment supplier which has more than 30 years of experience supporting the UK scientific sector whilst being a trusted strategic trading-partner in the Republic of Ireland. Its addition aligns SLS’ ongoing strategy to identify acquisitions that focus on delivering unrivalled customer service and support for laboratories across the UK & Ireland.
Sparks will continue to trade as Sparks Lab Supplies, retaining all employees and management, whilst harnessing SLS’s business support and infrastructure to add value for all parties, stakeholders, and customers. Sparks’ customers will get access to several new brands available through the SLS portfolio of products, which boasts more than 600,000 individual stock lines.
The acquisition provides SLS with Warehousing, Logistics and Customer Support in the Republic of Ireland whilst mitigating the impact of Brexit for Irish customers.
Maurice Downing, Managing Director at Sparks said: “Sparks has always been committed to providing our customers with high-quality products, backed by first-class service and support. This desire aligns us with SLS’ vision to be the scientist’s supplier of choice. Joining the SLS Group will help us to expand our product portfolio, enhance our capabilities and offer better service to our customers. This is truly a great outcome for all our employees, partners, and loyal customers.”
Ian Roulstone, Managing Director at SLS, added: “This is a great addition to the SLS family and provides an opportunity for two companies already closely aligned to work together to further improve the service provided for our respective Irish customers.
“Operating a warehouse in Dublin to complement the SLS warehouse in Lisburn, Northern Ireland demonstrates our commitment to keep our customers at the centre of our strategy, as well as increasing our product offering and expanding into new markets and geographies.”
Visit www.scientificlabs.co.uk for more information about the company and its services.
