Trescal acquires Antech Engineering in the UK

19 July 2011 – Trescal, an international specialist for calibration services, has strengthened its market position in the United Kingdom with the acquisition of Antech Engineering Limited, a specialist provider in pressure, temperature and flow measurements. With this new acquisition, Trescal offers a wide range of calibration services through an unequalled worldwide network that reaches over 57 calibration laboratories.

With a turnover of £ 2.5 million, Antech has 35 employees across 2 laboratories. This is the second acquisition for Trescal in the UK since it acquired Dowding & Mills in April 2010. Trescal has now reinforced its leading position in the UK market with a total turnover of £29 million across 9 laboratories and 18 customer satellites with a staff of 400.

It is also the second acquisition since 3i invested in Trescal in September 2010. In January 2011, Trescal announced the acquisition of Dynamic Technologies Inc., allowing the group to enter the US market. In total, 10 acquisitions have been made by the company since 2007.

«This acquisition consolidates our leading position in United-Kingdom and reinforces our “one-stop-shop” offer in calibration services for test and measurement equipment. This enables Trescal to broaden our skills to better serve the chemical, oil and pharmaceutical industries. » says Fiona Horrocks, General Manager Trescal Ltd..

Remi Carnimolla, 3i Partner, commented: "This is another example of 3i’s ability to accelerate growth and create leading international businesses. 3i has extensive experience investing in the business services sector and a strong understanding of Trescal’s target markets. We are committed to working with Trescal and its management team to further grow and develop the business through strategic acquisitions. After acquiring DTI, which opened the doors of the U.S. market, the acquisition of Antech is a significant step into the UK and will enhance Trescal’s market leading position.”