TekCel is located in the Boston area and develops and produces specialised cooling and storing systems for research laboratories in the field of the biotech and pharmaceutical industry
The successful technology firm Hamilton is taking over the American company TekCel.
With this step, Hamilton will strengthen its position as one of the leading companies in the field of laboratory automation.
Laboratory automation is today Hamilton's strongest sector in terms of turnover.
Over the last few years, Hamilton has become number two on the world market due to growth in this sector.
To strengthen this position, Hamilton has acquired TekCel which will further expand its product portfolio.
High-tech for cooling and storing systems in research laboratories.
TekCel is located in the Boston area and develops and produces specialised cooling and storing systems for research laboratories in the field of the biotech and pharmaceutical industry.
The atomised TekCel systems function down to a temperature of -80C.
"Both companies are leading in automation technology for laboratories.
"The innovative technology from TekCel therefore fits perfectly in line with our liquid handling robots" explains CEO Andreas Wieland regarding the takeover.
"In addition there is a considerable growth potential for cooling systems", he added.
The expansion of the Hamilton product portfolio with the TekCel systems also provides advantages in distribution.
"Hamilton and TekCel customers and our customers are basically the same" Wieland added.
"Through the acquisition of TekCel, Hamilton can use its existing international distribution organisation even more efficiently, resulting in a positive synergy-impact for the company".