Two of Europe's best respected reference material suppliers join forces to offer the most comprehensive range of analytical and industrial materials for laboratories, within a global network
LGC Beteiligungs has acquired Breitlander , a specialist supplier of metal and associated industrial reference materials.
The combined businesses will be an integral part of LGC Standards, Europe's leading supplier of reference materials, specialising in pure and matrix materials for analytical laboratories ranging from food, environmental and pharmaceuticals.
This new association supports the growth of sales in developing markets where Breitlander has a strong presence.
Breitlander has long been recognised for providing global expertise in the industrial Reference Materials business, and its acquisition will enable the expertise in the company to be retained and strengthened by specialists within LGC Standards.
Both companies are noted for their customer service, using their in-depth knowledge of products from hundreds of suppliers to identify the most appropriate material for their customers.
Rolf Breitlander, managing director of Breitlander , who set up the company in 1972, explains: "This new venture combines Breitlander's offering with LGC Standards expert knowledge in the field of metrology to strengthen our position in the world of reference materials.
"We will join forces to supply services for reference materials and the appropriate sample preparation equipment".
In welcoming Breitlander to the group, Matthias Brommer, director of LGC Standards, added: "Our companies are well matched, both renowned for their expertise, authority, and excellent customer service.
"This move will enable further innovation in our combined company, and supports our continued growth in emerging markets, such as India and China.
"LGC Standards is committed to strengthening the service to the industrial materials sector - we have historically had significant expertise and excellent customer relationships in the sector within our Nordic territories.
"We now want to roll this out on a group-wide basis".
