Pictured left to right: Andrew Hecker, CEO at Concept, Michael Bergmann, Leader of Inspection Engineering, Todd Gibson, Leader of American Calibration, and Kendal Norberg, President of Metrology at Concept
Concept has announced the successful acquisition of American Calibration Inc. and Inspection Engineering LLC. The advanced manufacturing solutions provider completed the move in the hope of expanding its capabilities, expertise, and geographical reach. Both acquired companies will retain its leadership and autonomy but will benefit from investments and synergies.
Key information:
- Concept has announced the acquisition of American Calibration and Inspection Engineering.
- American Calibration offers over 350 types of accredited calibration, while Inspection Engineering specialises in inspection services and equipment.
- The advanced manufacturing solutions provider hopes to expand its capabilities, expertise, and geographic reach.
American Calibration, based near Chicago, was founded in 1992 by Todd Gibson. Today, the company serves Fortune 500 customers and small manufacturers, providing over 350 types of accredited calibration with high levels of precision.
“This business is all about taking care of customers and meeting exacting standards,” said Gibson. “We are thrilled to join Concept, which shares the same commitment to excellence and professionalism as we do, expands our business to eight new facilities, and new customers. It's a natural match.”
While Inspection Engineering is a full-service gage house specialising in inspection services and equipment. The company has customers in Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia. Michael Bergmann currently stands as the President of Inspection Engineering, which was founded by his father in 1977.
“We take incredible pride in our family business, and wanted to grow with a partner who shares the values that have made us successful for the past 45 years,” said Bergmann. “We've always believed in educating our customers so that they can make the most of their equipment and business, and wanted to align with a company that shares those beliefs.”
Concept confirmed that these acquisitions are part of a strategic plan to position itself as the Midwest’s top source for advanced manufacturing solutions. Additionally, the company hopes that the move will help deepen its functional expertise in machining, automation, precision measurement, calibration services, and additive manufacturing.
“The precision manufacturing industry is rapidly evolving,” continues Andrew Hecker, CEO of Concept. “Bringing together services that complement the products we offer makes sense for all involved. Whether a customer is looking to make, measure, calibrate or automate, we're now able to advise and support them more efficiently and comprehensively, and help them make the most of their equipment with education and training.”
“After several successful acquisitions, we have confidence that our focus on developing our people, processes and technology is sound and scalable,” continued Hecker. “With Inspection Engineering, we're expanding into a significant new region in a business we know well, and with American Calibration, we're deepening our calibration capabilities and bringing them to the national level.” He concluded, “We're definitely seeing the results and the momentum building, so it's an exciting time.”