About This Deal

AMETEK acquired Bison Gear & Engineering, a transaction completed in March 2023, structured as All-cash.

Bison Gear & Engineering, based in St. Charles, Illinois, designs and builds custom motion-control solutions and had annual sales of approximately $80 million. AMETEK acquired the company in 2023 to strengthen its motion-control and automation offerings, folding it into the Electromechanical Group. Bison Gear was later combined with AMETEK Dynamic Fluid Solutions to form a single business operating under the Bison name.

Bison's engineering expertise and broad product portfolio complement the company's existing motion control and automation solutions business.

Deal Terms

Acquirer
AMETEK
Target
Bison Gear & Engineering
Value
Not disclosed
Date
March 2023
Type
Full acquisition
Status
Ready

Transaction Details

Structure
All-cash
Closed
March 1, 2023

In Their Words

A designer and manufacturer of custom motion control solutions, acquired in March 2023.AMETEK FY2023 10-K, Item 1 Business / Acquisitions note

Advisors

Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.

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