Gas supplier expands international reach with Swiss acquisition

A Coventry-based global supplier of gas safety and control equipment is expanding its reach and growing its team after acquiring a Swiss cleanroom system manufacturer.

Spectron Gas Control Systems, located at Herald Court in the University of Warwick Science Park, has purchased H.Lüdi + Co AG.

Specreon plans to refurbish its office at Herald Court to accommodate a new cleanroom for client demonstrations and expects to hire around five new staff members to support its growth.

AG is a Swiss company that specialises in installing laboratory solutions, including equipment for controlling energy, airflow, and gas transmission in cleanrooms and labs.

Headquartered in Germany (Langen), Spectron offers a wide range of gas system equipment across various industries, from simple pressure regulators to complete gas supply systems used in semiconductor manufacturing and research.

Stephen Sale, UK manager at Spectron said: “It was realised that a lot of our customers who were on the smaller side were often in the market for laboratory and cleanroom installation as well as gas safety equipment in general. Startups in the many differing sectors often need sterile environments to work in but are not easily able to get their first cleanroom set up. H.Ludi offer flexible office, laboratory and cleanroom systems that can grow with the company, so reducing the high up-front costs.

“Our acquisition of H.Lüdi also means we will be able to offer this service to our customers without them having to look elsewhere, and adds an extra string to our bow.”

Victoria Lynch, head of commercial at the University of Warwick Science Park said: “It’s great news that Spectron has diversified its business by acquiring H.Lüdi, and of course, it’s also great that the team will stay at Herald Court. We always try to make it as easy as possible for our tenants when they achieve success like this, either by helping them expand their office space within the Science Park or assisting with refurbishments. We’re excited to see Spectron’s offices once the refurbishment is complete, and we hope Spectron will be able to continue their recent success as a result.”