About This Deal

Illinois Tool Works acquired Instron Corporation, a transaction completed in October 2005.

Instron Corporation operates in Test & Measurement (materials and mechanical testing), is based in United States. In early October 2005, ITW completed its previously announced acquisition of Instron Corporation, a maker of materials and mechanical testing systems, including tensile, compression and fatigue testing machines together with related software and consumables used in research and quality-control applications. The business broadened ITW's test and measurement offerings.

Instron added leading materials and mechanical testing technology to ITW, strengthening the company's test and measurement platform and its position in laboratory and industrial testing equipment.

Deal Terms

Acquirer
Illinois Tool Works
Target
Instron Corporation
Value
Not disclosed
Date
October 2005
Type
Acquisition
Status
Ready

Transaction Details

Target HQ
United States
Segment
Test & Measurement (materials and mechanical testing)
Closed
October 2005

Advisors

Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.

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