Heraeus Noblelight acquired by Excelitas
The Heraeus Group has sold its Noblelight division, which specializes in the development and manufacture of specialty light sources, to Excelitas Technologies Corp. The acquisition was completed retroactively as of January 1, 2024.
Noblelight's specialty light sources, components and system solutions with wavelengths from ultraviolet to infrared are used in instrumental analysis, industrial UV curing, water treatment, electronics manufacturing, medical and cosmetic therapy, battery production and beyond. The company has plants in Germany, the UK, the USA, China and Japan as well as several international application centers and sales offices. Excelitas, based in Waltham, Massachusetts (USA), another leader in the development and manufacture of innovative, market-oriented photonics solutions for industry and medical technology, is now strengthening its position in the global market for specialty light sources through the acquisition, according to a press release.
"We are delighted that Noblelight and its strong team are now part of the Excelitas family," said Ron Keating, CEO of Excelitas Technologies. "With our combined know-how and manufacturing expertise, we now offer one of the most comprehensive and versatile lighting portfolios from a single source. We are united by a proven, customer-oriented product development strategy that promises market success and long-term, reliable business relationships in the future." The Noblelight acquisition is the latest in a series of strategic acquisitions by Excelitas Technologies since the company was founded in 2010. Excelitas Technologies has more than 7500 employees in North America, Europe and Asia and supplies customers all over the world.
"We have great expectations of our new partnership," added Noblelight Managing Director Roland Eckl. "We are thus optimally positioned to provide our customers with convincing solutions and accelerate our growth trajectory." The parties have agreed not to disclose the contractual terms of the takeover. No information has been disclosed about any changes in management or staff at the various Noblelight locations.
Source: Excelitas Technologies Corp.
