London, UK 12/8/17—Porvair, a provider of products for niche filtration and separation markets, has acquired Dutch firm Rohasys for an undisclosed amount. Rohasys supplies robotic sample handling systems. The company joins Porvair’s newly formed Laboratory division, which is focused on filtration and sample preparation solutions. Porvair stated that the purchase will add to its capabilities for bioscience sample preparation.

The acquisition adds automated solutions for sample preparation, including systems automating water and soil testing and for microbiology. Porvair’s Seal Analytical instrument business serves environmental labs. Porvair’s Life Science Research business sells microplates, including SPE and assay plates.