Pepperell, Mass.-based Celltreat Scientific Products has agreed to acquire Brewster, N.Y.-based VistaLab Technologies to expand its distribution network for laboratory products.
"We see this acquisition as an opportunity to blend the strengths of two industry leaders and could not be more pleased to be bringing VistaLab's innovative design capabilities to the Celltreat family of products," Rich Happell, president of Celltreat, said in a March 23 news release.
The acquisition will allow faster turnaround times, higher levels of stock and further product development for the two companies, the release said.
Both companies will continue to operate independently as they work to identify areas for increased collaboration, it said.
"Pipettes that aspirate and dispense fluid, and the various products from which they transfer fluid, are generally provided by different companies," the release said. "By looking at these products as a system, Celltreat and VistaLab will be able to design new products that significantly improve productivity, workflow, and ergonomics on the lab bench."
"We look forward to providing labs with even more solutions to advance their research, and we know Celltreat customers will welcome the opportunity to learn more about the products from VistaLab," Happell added.
Celltreat and VistaLab did not immediately respond to inquiry for comment by Plastics News.
"Celltreat and VistaLab Technologies share the same high standards of quality, service, and value," VistaLab CEO Dick Scordato said. "By joining forces, we will be able to further innovation in the industry, and provide better offerings, distribution, and support to the laboratory research market. We see this as a win-win for both companies, for our mutual customers, and in the long run, for the market overall."
Both companies have brands and trademarks in the lab supply industry, including the Celltreat, VistaLab, MLA, Ovation, Plasteur, Wobble-not and ali-Q brands.
All VistaLab pipettes are manufactured in the U.S. and sold globally.