Lafayette Instrument acquires Actimetrics

Branford Castle Partners announced that its portfolio company, Lafayette Instrument, LLC (Lafayette), has acquired Actimetrics, Inc. By joining forces with Actimetrics, Lafayette Instrument reinforces its commitment to offer the life science research community experiment-focused software and instrumentation with unparalleled support.

Lafayette is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of scientific instrumentation equipment for the life sciences, polygraph and human evaluation markets. Actimetrics is a leader in scientific instrumentation equipment and software for circadian rhythm biology and animal behavioral neuroscience, which is utilized by leading universities and research institutions globally.

Benjamin Mangrich, the CEO of Lafayette Instrument, commented on this acquisition, stating, “We have been working closely with Actimetrics for many years as both a supplier and customer, and we are thrilled to bring them into the Lafayette Instrument family.”

“This acquisition provides Lafayette with the opportunity to increase its product offering to existing and new life sciences customers,” said Ceon Francis, Managing Director of Branford Castle. “We are excited to work with the Lafayette management team to continue to support the future growth of the company.”

Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Akerman LLP provided legal advisory services to Lafayette for the transaction.
MB Bureau