Calibre Scientific Acquires Wikuma, A Provider of Laboratory Equipment Services in Switzerland
Industry: Life Sciences
Los Angeles, CA, (September 3, 2024) — Calibre Scientific is pleased to announce the acquisition of Wikuma GmbH (“Wikuma” or the “Company”), a Swiss provider of laboratory equipment services such as installation, maintenance and repair catering to customers in the pharmaceutical, academic, hospital, environmental, and industrial sectors across Switzerland. The Company is renowned for its ability to service a broad range of laboratory equipment such as laminar flows, incubators, heating cabinets, safety workbenches, laboratory washers, fridges, and freezers, among others.
For over a decade, the Company has built an outstanding reputation in the market for its ability to deliver efficient and reliable services that are tailored to a wide variety of laboratory equipment brands. The Company is Calibre Scientific’s fourth acquisition in Switzerland and the first pureplay service organization in the region, further diversifying its product and service offering while reinforcing Calibre Scientific’s existing footprint in the DACH region.
The acquisition of Wikuma represents a significant milestone, enabling Calibre Scientific to provide an increasingly comprehensive and integrated suite of products and services to clients across continental Europe. This is delivered through the synergistic integration of the Company’s service capabilities that complement the existing product portfolio throughout the region. “Wikuma brings a wealth of experience in servicing a wide array of laboratory equipment, making them an ideal partner as we continue to expand our presence and enhance our service offerings across Switzerland and beyond,” said Ben Travis, Chief Executive Officer at Calibre Scientific.
“Joining Calibre Scientific represents a fantastic opportunity for Wikuma to expand our reach and continue providing top-tier services to a broader range of clients.,” said Marcel Widmer, Founder of Wikuma. “We are excited to integrate our capabilities with Calibre Scientific’s extensive portfolio and deliver even greater value to our customers.”
About Calibre Scientific
Calibre Scientificis a diversified global provider of life science reagents, tools, instruments, and other consumables to lab research, diagnostics, industrial, and biopharmaceutical communities. Calibre Scientific owns a portfolio of life science and diagnostic companies that have an unrivaled ability to address its customers’ challenges in their respective markets. Our global reach extends to over 175 countries, empowering customers all over the world. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Calibre Scientific continues to expand its product offering and global footprint to laboratories across a wide array of verticals and geographies.
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