Pharma Test Announces Friendly Acquisition of J&M Analytik AG
Pharma Test announced that it has recently acquired J&M Analytik AG, a German manufacturer and developer of fiber-optic diode-array spectrometer systems for laboratory and process applications. This new partnership is a part of Pharma Test’s ongoing organic growth strategy. J&M’s expertise and technologies will help expand Pharma Test’s options for analytical test systems. J&M will also be enabled to better deliver its innovative solutions to customers on a global scale.
J&M has been on the cutting edge of fiber-optic technology for years, with extensive expertise in laboratory and process analytics. With the addition of J&M, we at Pharma Test are uniquely positioned to expand our measurement options and add a deeper understanding of optical systems and analytical technologies to our instrumentation portfolio. J&M will remain as a distinct company and become a member of the Pharma Test Group.
About J&M
J&M Analytik AG is a pioneer in the field of fiber-optic measuring systems in the area of UV/VIS and NIR spectroscopy. Since its foundation in 1987, J&M has offered innovative solutions and analytical systems for both laboratory and process analytics. The TIDAS® series of spectrometers are used with suitable accessories such as tailored measuring cells and fiber- optic probes in the chemical, pharmaceutical and food industry. Typical applications are the monitoring of cleaning, drying, and mixing processes as well as the determination of concentration of ingredients like fat and protein content in milk. Innovative products are constantly developed by working closely with both customers and partners. New developments in the area of networked, miniaturized fiber-optic probes based on LED technology will further advance the integration of spectroscopic analytics in the mass market.
J&M has three main product lines:
Laboratory and educational instruments
Process applications for the pharmaceutical, chemical, food agriculture and environmental industry
OEM components for optical spectroscopy like detectors, light sources and multiplexers
J&M products and technology can be used for many applications, such as:
Blend and Drying Monitoring
Cleaning Monitoring and Validation
Coating and Particle Size Monitoring
Hygiene Monitoring
Moisture Measurement
Raw Material Identification
Reaction Monitoring

