Amptek

Headquartered in Bedford, MA, Amptek provides instrumentation and detectors used in non-destructive materials analysis applications. The privately held manufacturer has annual sales of approximately $30 million. Amptek is a leader in x-ray detectors used in portable and laboratory instrumentation utilizing x-ray fluorescence (XRF), electronics for nuclear and spaceflight instruments, and gamma-ray detectors for Homeland Security and nuclear emissions monitoring. "Amptek is an excellent addition to our materials analysis businesses. Its products and technology nicely complement our existing materials analysis capabilities. They also expand our presence into a number of attractive market segments including bench top and life sciences applications," comments Frank S. Hermance, AMETEK Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Amptek provides us with attractive sensor and detector technology as well as strong R&D development capabilities which will help to accelerate future technology developments for our served markets," adds Mr. Hermance. Amptek joins AMETEK as unit of its Materials Analysis Division within AMETEK's Electronic Instruments Group (EIG) -- a recognized leader in advanced monitoring, testing, calibrating, and display instruments with 2013 sales of $2.0 billion.