Anton Paar Acquires CSM Instruments

Measuring instrument manufacturer Anton Parr formerly completed the signing of CSM Instruments at the end of last year. The new subsidiary, CSM Instruments SA | A company of Anton Paar will remain at its present location in Peseux (Switzerland).

CEO Dr. Friedrich Santner said:"We are happy to have successfully concluded the long negotiations. CSM Instruments complements our product portfolio in the field of material characterisation of surfaces. This market is becoming increasingly important and is a focus in our strategic approach for the coming years."

Jacques Francoise, former General Manager of CSM Instruments: "CSM Instruments is a leader in materials testing equipment at the nano-scale and well-located in the heart of the world-renowned Swiss watch industry, a micromechanics excellence center. A further benefit of the company site in Peseux is its close proximity to universities and research institutes in Neuchâtel. I am proud that an innovative as well as value-oriented high-tech company like Anton Paar has acquired CSM Instruments. Anton Paar, which is known for its strong corporate culture, with an employee-oriented attitude and its excellent product portfolio, will consolidate the future of CSM Instruments in the Neuchâtel area on a long-term basis."

The new General Manager for CSM Instruments is Dr. Christoph Ebner Business Development Manager at Anton Paar. In 2012 the subsidiary company had a turnover of 12 million Euro and currently counts over 60 employees worldwide.