Force measurement product designer and manufacturer Interface has announced that it will acquire load measurement solutions specialist LCM Systems. The UK-based company brings engineering and manufacturing expertise in the global test and measurement industry to aid Interface’s global growth.
Key information:
- Interface will acquire load measurement solutions provider LCM Systems.
- The strategic move aims to boost Interface’s international presence, especially concerning load cells and instrumentation.
- Through the acquisition of LCM Systems, Interface gains a new space for manufacturing and engineering in Europe.
"LCM Systems is an established and recognised leader in the design and manufacture of specialised load cells and instrumentation, and we are proud to officially welcome them to the Interface family," said Greg Adams, CEO, Interface. "Adding their quality, proficiency and long history, the LCM team further bolsters our global capabilities in meeting the rapidly growing demands for exceptional products including their load pins, load shackles, load cells and other sensor technologies."
First established in 1984, LCM Systems started by providing precision load cells and readout systems to the yachting industry. The company has since expanded into the aerospace, civil engineering, energy, heavy lifting, maritime, and process engineering industries, providing custom load cells and instrumentation.
"Joining Interface, a company with a world-renowned reputation and 55 years of experience in the load measurement industry, is an incredible opportunity for the continued success and future growth of LCM Systems," said Steve Sargeant, Managing Director. "Interface are long-standing partners and has been our exclusive distributor for the US market since 2018. Our combined experience, the unmatched expertise of our teams, and a shared continuous improvement culture will make our integration into Interface seamless and highly beneficial not only for both of our companies but also our customers and employees."
"The acquisition of LCM Systems gives Interface a major manufacturing and engineering centre of excellence in Europe and expands our product portfolio with specialised load and weighing solutions," said Ken Bishop, Custom Solutions Senior Director at Interface. "LCM is very reputable in the force measurement solutions industry for providing innovative solutions for complex measurement challenges and we are very excited to be working in collaboration to meet the demands of today and tomorrow."