Chalmers Medical Group Acquires LYNX to Expand Integrated Solutions in North American Healthcare Market

On October 14, 2019, VCBeat (WeChat ID: vcbeat) learned from foreign media reports that the Canadian healthcare group Chalmers announced the acquisition of LYNX. With this move, LYNX joins PRIMUS Sterilizer Company, Scientek Technology Group, and CSI Jewett as part of the Chalmers Group.

The acquisition of LYNX is a major strategic development for the Chalmers Group, helping to provide reliable solutions and fast turnaround services to its North American customers, thereby sustaining growth in the North American market and expanding its market footprint.

Chalmers Group of Companies, with manufacturing facilities located exclusively in North America, is a premier manufacturer and service provider for the healthcare and life sciences industries, specializing in the production and supply of high-quality niche products for the medical and transportation sectors. This acquisition further advances the company’s mission to provide customers with a single-source solution for steam sterilizers, washing equipment, refrigeration products, and complementary stainless-steel equipment featuring non-proprietary components.

Jim Fry, President and CEO of Chalmers, stated, “By bringing these companies into CMG, we provide our customers with broader network support and deeper expertise. The synergy between platforms also facilitates the integration of components and equipment.”

Don Basil, President of LYNX, stated, “By becoming part of Chalmers, we have a partner that shares our core philosophy and is dedicated to quality and customer service. This enables us to offer customers a complementary suite of products in the markets we serve.”

H.S. Takhar, CEO of Charmers, stated, “The synergies established through our acquisitions enable us to provide comprehensive solutions for infection research, manufacturing, and prevention.” “We are now one of the largest manufacturers of our kind in North America, and we also provide customers with superior service support to maximize uptime and ensure equipment longevity.”

Chalmers is a privately held Canadian company headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, with subsidiaries in both the United States and Canada. Since 1992, it has been providing high-quality niche products to the medical and transportation equipment industries. The company boasts robust design and manufacturing capabilities, a strong track record in Canada and North America, and extensive experience as a Tier-1 supplier to automotive OEMs. Its diverse product portfolio, which serves global markets, spans sectors including automotive and packaging.

Lynx Product Group was established in 2001, specializing in the design, development, and manufacture of standard and custom animal care washing, disinfection, filling, and distribution systems for the life sciences and healthcare industries. With a keen awareness and sensitivity to the demands of the washing systems industry, the Lynx name has become synonymous with performance, reliability, and versatility over the years.

(Compiled by Wang Fang)