Thermo Fisher Scientific Acquires Advanced Scientifics
Thermo Fisher Scientific adds Advanced Scientific’s custom single-use systems and equipment to its bioprocessing offerings.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. announced on Feb. 5 that it has acquired Advanced Scientifics, Inc. (ASI), a global provider of single-use technologies for customized bioprocessing solutions, for $300 million in cash.
ASI designs, manufactures and delivers customized single-use systems and equipment for the preparation, processing, storage and transportation of biopharmaceuticals. The company has 380 employees and operations in Pennsylvania and Mexico.
Advanced Scientifics had approximately $80 million in 2014 revenue and will be integrated into Thermo Fisher’s Life Sciences Solutions Segment.
Source: Thermo Fisher Scientific
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