Transaction

The Clearwater team advises HUBERLAB on its sale to Calibre Scientifiic

Transaction

Calibre Scientific acquires HUBERLAB, a Swiss distributor of life science and diagnostics products

Sell-side

Undisclosed

Role

Adviser to the sellers of HUBERLAB

Sector

Healthcare

Region

Switzerland

The Clearwater team has advised HUBERLAB, a premier supplier of diversified products to laboratories in Switzerland on the sale to Calibre Scientific, a diversified global provider of life science reagents.

HUBERLAB establishes an important distribution hub for Calibre Scientific, joining BIOZOL and Dianova to expand Calibre Scientific’s representation in the DACH region. Headquartered in Aesch, Switzerland, HUBERLAB is a leading supplier of equipment, consumables, and supplies to laboratories in academic, pharmaceutical, chemical, healthcare and industrial markets. Through its catalogue of world-class brands, modern e-commerce experience, and technical expertise, the business has earned the trust of laboratory professionals throughout Switzerland. 

Calibre Scientific is a diversified global provider of life science reagents, tools, instruments, and other consumables to the lab research, diagnostics, industrial, and biopharmaceutical communities. Calibre Scientific owns a portfolio of 17 life science and diagnostic companies, that have an unrivalled ability to address the unique challenges of their respective markets. Their global reach extends into over 100 countries, empowering customers all over the world. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Calibre Scientific continues to grow across a wide array of verticals and geographies, further expanding its product offering and global footprint to laboratories around the world. 

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With the acquisition of HUBERLAB, Calibre Scientific expands its geographic reach through a highly regarded distributor in the Swiss market. HUBERLAB is a unique addition to Calibre Scientific. We’re looking forward to combining their one-stop shop catalogue with our niche offerings and expanding our customer relationships across the DACH region. This is Calibre Scientific’s third acquisition in the region and first located in Switzerland.

Dr. Ben Travis, CEO of Calibre Scientific
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Joining Calibre Scientific gives us a chance to offer our customers an even broader set of products and services while providing tremendous growth opportunities for HUBERLAB and its employees.

Marc Hatebur, CEO of HUBERLAB

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