EST Analytical and TSHR joins forces with Skalar Group’s existing subsidiaries – Skalar Analytical, LCTech and PromoChrom – expanding the Group’s product and service capabilities and North American presence

BREDA, the Netherlands (Apr 4, 2024)— Skalar Group, a Battery-backed platform of laboratory-automation companies today announced the acquisition of EST Analytical and TSHR.

EST Analytical, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, manufactures a range of automated laboratory solutions for gas-chromatography (GC) sample introduction and preparation. EST is most known for its range of purge & trap instrumentation used to sample volatile organic compounds for a wide range of environmental, consumer and food / flavor samples. In addition to its laboratory automation services, EST has a comprehensive service network across the United States and provides a wide range of spares and consumables. EST’s Rotterdam-based subsidiary, TSHR, provides a range of automated elemental combustion analyzers used in environmental and petrochemical applications. EST acquired TSHR in 2018 having served as its North American distributor previously.

EST Analytical and TSHR join Skalar Group’s existing subsidiaries – Skalar Analytical, LCTech and PromoChrom Technologies – providing a highly complementary product offering with EST and TSHR’s products frequently operating alongside Skalar Group’s existing offerings across commercial and industrial laboratories globally. EST Analytical’s strength in North America also bolsters Skalar Group’s presence in the region and greatly expands regional sales and service capabilities.