The large American instrumentation group Ametek has just taken control of O'Brienspecializes in gas and liquid analyzers (and sampling systems) for process applications. O'Brienwith sales of around 80 M$, was previously owned by Industrial Growth Partnerswho sold it to Ametek for 175 M$.
O'Brien joins the prestigiousAmetek (Land infrared, Lloyd Instruments, Ortec, Princeton Applied Research, Solartron, Spectro, Taylor Hobson). It will be integrated into the Electronic Instruments Group (EIG) division, which posted sales of $1.6 billion in 2011.
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