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ATS Scientific acquires exclusive distribution rights in Canada for the entire Microtrac MRB portfolio
January 20, 2023
We are pleased to announce that ATS Scientific Inc. has acquired the exclusive rights in Canada for the entire portfolio of Microtrac MRB. The parent company of Microtrac MRB is the Verder Group, based in the Netherlands. Microtrac MRB incorporates 3 brands under one umbrella.
Microtrac has been a leading provider of Laser Diffraction and Dynamic and Static Image Analysis, being the first company to commercialize this technique in the early 1970’s. Current offerings include products such as the patented, synchronous camera image/multiple laser SYNC analyzer, and a truly portable FLEX dynamic light scattering analyzer. The units are manufactured in York, Pennsylvania, USA.
Retsch Technology have been offering the Camsizer line of image analyzers for over 2 decades. The successful patented dual camera technology allows for a wide range of analyses, and can often replace manual sieve analyses with superb correlations. The latest entry in the Camsizer family is the new Camsizer 3D model, providing even more information to users. These instruments are manufactured in Haan, Germany.
Bel Corp is a new entrant into North America with a full line of Gas adsorption technology instruments for popular measurement techniques such as BET and Pycnometry. Manufacturing principally is in Osaka, Japan where they have been an industry leader with these products as well as laser diffraction. They have had a successful launch in Europe over the last few years, and now look forward to great opportunities in North America.
ATS Scientific has worked with Microtrac and Retsch Technology for many years, and we are pleased to announce that we are now exclusive in Canada for the complete Microtrac MRB products, and we look forward to continuing to support your analytical requirements with these great products!
More to come!
ATS Scientific Inc. Announces the Acquisition of Folio Instruments Inc.
November 8, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON, Nov. 8, 2022 /CNW/ - ATS Scientific Inc. ("ATS Scientific" or "the Company"), one of Canada's largest independent providers of scientific equipment and service, is pleased to announce that it has acquired Folio Instruments Inc. ("Folio"), a Kitchener-ON based distributor of scientific equipment and service provider.
Co-founded by Gord Howes and Rhett Barriere over 30 years ago, Folio has been an integral part of the industry addressing the growing demand for laboratory equipment in Canada. Folio has a particularly strong presence in the petroleum, energy, environmental and heavy industrial industries, highly complementary to ATS' offerings. With a product portfolio consisting of market-leading manufacturers such as PAC LP, SEAL Analytical Inc., Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science, Konica Minolta, and many others, the addition of Folio will keep ATS Scientific at the forefront of the scientific community.
"We are all excited to join ATS Scientific's growing national team. Right away, we knew there was a fit, as their like-minded focus on putting customers first and delivering superior solutions really resonated with us" commented Folio's Co-Founder and President, Gord Howes, who will continue to be an integral part of the Company. Rhett Barriere will continue on as a Technical Consultant and added "we look forward to helping accelerate the Company's growth and further strengthening its presence coast-to-coast".
ATS Scientific will continue to be led by CEO Aleks Sobot and VP, Sales Gilles Groulx with critical support from the company's equity investor Sage Capital Partners. On the acquisition, CEO Aleks Sobot commented, "The acquisition of Folio represents the ongoing execution of our growth strategy, significantly enhancing our presence in very favourable end markets. Folio has a sterling reputation known across Canada and deepens our resources significantly. I am thrilled to welcome the Folio staff to our growing team at ATS Scientific."
Integration has already begun with planned cross-training across all product lines, which will provide an enhanced level of support for current and future customers. Folio will continue to operate out of its Kitchener facility and will maintain its name, website, and e-commerce store.
About ATS Scientific
ATS Scientific Inc was founded in 1989 by Alex Heino as a small service organization and has evolved into a highly respected sales and service organization serving the Canadian laboratory marketplace with a comprehensive product and service portfolio. The company has been successful in creating a team of dedicated professional staff, who are by far its greatest asset, as well as long term relationships with valued customers and suppliers who have been fundamental to the company's success. Learn more at www.ats-scientific.com.
About Folio Instruments
Folio Instruments has been one of Canada's leading suppliers of scientific instruments since 1989. Originally a modest basement operation, Folio expanded to a national company with a physical presence in Kitchener, Ontario, Calgary, Alberta, and Montreal, Quebec. The company's focus has always remained steadfast in laboratory analytical instrumentation, developing a deep knowledge of our equipment and methods. The guiding principle of operation is "say what you do and do what you say". The Folio commitment is to always stand behind its instrumentation and its performance. Learn more at www.folioinstruments.com.
About Sage Capital Partners
Based in Toronto, Ontario, Sage Capital Partners is the first institutional fund focused on search fund investing in Canada. Sage supports both traditional searchers and non-traditional/self-funded entrepreneurs in their quest to acquire and grow companies in the lower mid-market. Sage has extensive experience in a wide variety of businesses and industries and continues to actively pursue control and minority investment opportunities. Learn more at www.sagecapfund.com.
SOURCE ATS Scientific
For further information: Aleksandar Sobot, asobot@ats-scientific.com
ATS Scientific presented with ISO 9001 : 2015 Certification
June 2, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON, June 2, 2022 - ATS Scientific Inc.
President of Pioneer Performance Inc. John Hill, presented Gilles Groulx, V.P. Sales and Marketing of ATS Scientific with the 9001 : 2015 ISO Certification at the O'CANNABIZ Conference, Expo and Awards.
ISO 9001 is the internationally recognized standard for the quality management of businesses. The aim of ISO 9001 is to give improved product, process and service quality within an organisation and can lead to increased productivity with a reduction in waste through streamlining of current working practices.
ATS Scientific Inc. is once again proud to have earned the credentials of a prestigious, internationally recognized business certification.
ATS Scientific Inc. receives investment from Aevi Capital and Sage Capital Partners
October 13, 2021
BURLINGTON, ON, Oct. 13, 2021 /CNW/ - ATS Scientific Inc. ("ATS Scientific" or "the Company"), a leading provider of high-quality Analytical Instrumentation, Sample Preparation and Materials Processing Equipment and service across Canada is pleased to announce that it has been acquired by an investment group including Ontario-based Aevi Capital and Sage Capital.
For more than 30 years, ATS Scientific has been delivering products to address the growing demand for laboratory equipment in Canada. It distributes, markets, and services critical equipment used in the Powders, Materials Science and Engineering, Environmental Science, Food and Feed, Mining and Earth Sciences, Pharma/Nutraceuticals, Petroleum and Energy, and Cannabis Testing industries. With a portfolio consisting of market-leading manufacturers such as Verder Scientific, Microfluidics, Milestone Inc., HORIBA Instruments, Micromeritics Instruments Corp. and many others. ATS is recognized as one of the most reliable and technically focused suppliers to the Canadian scientific community.
Aevi Capital's investment and operational resources will further support ATS' plans for continued growth and expansion. Aleks Sobot, Founder & Principal of Aevi Capital will assume the role of CEO at ATS Scientific. The current management team of Ian Heino and Gilles Groulx will continue to be integral parts of ATS Scientific.
On this new journey, new CEO Aleks Sobot commented, "ATS Scientific has a dedicated team of professionals whose technical expertise and focus on customer service has driven much of the company's success over the years. It has a sterling reputation known across Canada, a diverse customer base ranging from universities to government agencies to leading industrial and environmental laboratories and represents manufacturers on the forefront of technology and innovation. I am thrilled to be a part of this organization and look forward to accelerating its growth in partnership with Ian and Gilles and the company's equity investor Sage Capital Partners."
ATS Scientific's VP of Sales, Gilles Groulx, adds, "It's a great time in ATS' history to take on new partners and leadership. There are tremendous market opportunities in the industry as both public and private R&D spending continues to increase, and testing/quality control measures have never been more important."
With the renewed investment and focus, ATS Scientific is poised to strengthen its current operations in Canada as well as maintain its leadership team, brand equity and culture.
About ATS Scientific
ATS Scientific Inc. was founded in 1989 by Alex Heino as a small service organization, and has evolved into a full-fledged, well-respected sales and service organization serving the Canadian laboratory marketplace. The company has been successful in creating a team of dedicated professional staff who are by far its greatest asset, as well as long term relationships with valued customers and suppliers who have been fundamental to the company's success. Learn more at www.ats-scientific.com.
About Aevi Capital
Aevi Capital is a growth-minded investment firm that provides a flexible, tailor-made succession solution that is focused on the wants and needs of the entrepreneur. Aevi Capital focuses all of its time, energy and capital into partnering with a transitioning owner to operate and grow a business for years to come. Aevi Capital's Principal has significant experience in private capital investing building market-leading businesses. Learn more at www.aevicapital.com.
About Sage Capital Partners
Based in Toronto, Ontario, Sage Capital Partners is the first institutional fund focused on search fund investing in Canada. Sage supports both traditional searchers and non-traditional/self-funded entrepreneurs in their quest to acquire and grow companies in the lower mid-market. Sage has extensive experience in a wide variety of businesses and industries and continues to actively pursue control and minority investment opportunities. Learn more at www.sagecapfund.com.
SOURCE ATS Scientific Inc.
For further information: Aleksandar Sobot, asobot@ats-scientific.com
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