PerkinElmer Adds to Food Testing Portfolio

The acquisition complements Perten, which was acquired by PerkinElmer in 2015 (see IBO 11/30/14). Perten provides NIR and materials characterization systems for laboratory and process analysis of food, grain, flour and feed.

Stockholm, Sweden 2/29/16—Perten Instruments, a PerkinElmer company, has acquired Delta Instruments for an undisclosed amount. Based in the Netherlands, Delta manufactures analyzers and testing equipment for milk and dairy products, including IR analyzers and somatic cell counters. “Together our two companies offer the most complete range of milk and dairy analyzers,” commented Perten Managing Director and CEO Gavin O’Reilly. “We look forward to introducing the Delta instruments to our current customers.”

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