Industrial Physics Inc. announced today that it has once again expanded its portfolio of solutions: the global testing and inspection company has acquired Steinfurth, a specialist in the production of innovative quality control instruments and solutions for the
quality control systems for the beverage, food and pharmaceutical industries.
For more than 80 years, Steinfurth, based in Germany, has been developing and producing Co2 measuring instruments, recording systems, laboratory systems, beer analysis instruments and container testing equipment.
This acquisition will further strengthen Industrial Physics’ solutions in the beverage and packaging industries.Steinfurth’s instruments can be used for testing in a wide range of applications to ensure the integrity of beverage containers.
These applications complement Industrial Physics’ existing portfolio of solutions in this space making this a solid partnership for both parties. Industrial Physics equipment is supplied through a number of brands, including CMC-KUHNKE, Quality By Vision, Eagle Vision, Systech Illinois and TM Electronics.
Over the years, Steinfurth and Industrial Physics have supported many of the same global players in the food and beverage packaging space. Industrial Physics’ global Industrial Physics sales and service presence will help expand Steinfurth’s offering in the U.S. markets. and Asia.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for Steinfurth and its employees to grow to the next level of Industrial Physics sales and service,” says Johannes Angres, CEO of Steinfurth. “It opens up the opportunity to reach Industrial Physics customers who do not yet benefit from Steinfurth’s product line and vice versa. The synergies of products, technical resources, sales personnel and services will significantly enhance the value we offer our customers,” expands Martin Falkenstein, co-CEO. Mr. Angres and Falkenstein will continue as managing directors of Steinfurth.
“I am delighted to complete this highly strategic acquisition,” says Jim Neville, CEO of Industrial Physics. “Steinfurth completes our portfolio of testing and inspection solutions for the food and beverage industry. I am delighted that the Steinfurth team has chosen Industrial Physics as the platform to take Steinfurth to the next level.I look forward to working with the Steinfurth team as they are recognized as a strong organization in the industry.”
Industrial Physics (IP) is a global testing and inspection partner, comprised of more than a dozen trusted brands that enjoy the best reputation within their niche. The Industrial Physics team provides packaging, product and material integrity testing solutions for manufacturers, production lines and laboratories worldwide. In addition to instrument production, IP’s world-class service offering enables them to function as a true partner to customers in a multitude of industries.
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