September 2018
Calibre scientific acquires Phytotech Labs
Calibre Scientific is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of PhytoTechnology Laboratories, LLC (“PhytoTech Labs“ or the “Company”), a provider of products for plant molecular biology and plant tissue culture research sold throughout the world.
Headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas, PhytoTech Labs is an industry leading provider with a diversified product portfolio including tissue culture media, antibiotics, plant growth regulators, microbiology media, buffers, surfactants, stains and dyes. With over 20 years of experience, the Company has been an industry leader due to its extensive product portfolio, highly consistent media formulation, fast shipping and strong emphasis on customer service and technical support. PhytoTech Labs prioritizes customer satisfaction for its longstanding client base that includes greenhouses, commercial micro-propagation labs, agbiotech research labs, bio-pharma production labs, land grant universities and government agencies.
The acquisition of PhytoTech Labs adds an exceptional niche brand under the Calibre Scientific umbrella that can take advantage of Calibre Scientific’s global sales, marketing, warehousing and distribution capabilities to drive further growth across the world. The Company has established itself as a differentiated provider that possesses several qualities that present long-term value creation opportunities within the group.
“PhytoTech Labs promises to be a unique addition to the Calibre Scientific family,” said Dr. Ben Travis, CEO of Calibre Scientific. “We’re looking forward to combining PhytoTech Labs’ specialized product offerings with our international reach to develop new growth opportunities within the group. Together, Calibre Scientific and PhytoTech Labs will deliver innovative plant-based solutions to customers on a global scale.”
“Calibre Scientific has built a formidable platform that provides a perfect home for PhytoTech Labs as it embarks on the next phase of its growth trajectory,” stated PhytoTech Labs’ Founder and CEO, Dr. Kenneth Torres. “I am impressed by the Calibre Scientific management team philosophy of embracing the unique qualities of each company and building on it which will not only provide our employees great growth opportunities but also help take the Company and the overall customer experience to the next level.”