Vickers Laboratories – disposal of business

Client overview

Headquartered in West Yorkshire, Vickers Laboratories Ltd is a specialty chemical manufacturer having successfully served the chemical industry for more than 50 years. Phil Constantine and Paul Bottomley, who joined the company as teenagers and rose up the ranks to owners, have dedicated their lives to the company.

How we supported our client

Affinia advised Shareholders of Vickers Laboratories on the disposal of the business to Calibre Scientific, a worldwide supplier of life science reagents, tools, instruments, and consumables.

Calibre Scientific supports the lab research, diagnostics, industrial, and biopharmaceutical sectors. With a presence in over 175 countries, this acquisition strengthens their reach in the UK.

The Results

“Phil Constantine and Paul Bottomley of Vickers Laboratories have built an exceptional company delivering an extremely high level of service to its clients. Affinia worked closely with the shareholders to not only find a strategic partner who will take the business to the next level but also manage the disposal process to maximise their value. The acquisition by Calibre Scientific will allow the business to flourish and maximise its’ growth potential. We wish both Vickers Laboratories and Calibre Scientific every success for the future.” Says Malcolm Coomber, Director at Affinia