In-Place Machine Company, LLC (IPM) has announced the acquisition of East Coast Metrology, LLC (ECM) as part of a long-term growth strategy to expand reach and service offerings to customers and prospects across the U.S. and Canada.
"Globally recognized as the premier provider of high-precision industrial solutions, IPM has long been the leader in onsite machining, diamond wire cutting and drilling, and alignment and measurement services," said a spokesperson. "Adding the experience, knowledge, precision metrology and calibration expertise of ECM increases the capabilities IPM's Measurement and Alignment Services Division and exponentially enhances the benefits to customers across a multitude of industries."
"IPM could not be happier about East Coast Metrology joining our great team," said Dean Flint, President and CEO of IPM. "Their experienced high caliber group of engineers and expertise in the metrology and calibration space, as well as their company culture and dedication to customer service, make them a perfect fit for our customers and for our growth strategy."
"This is a very exciting time for ECM," said Gary Confalone, former owner and President of ECM. "It was very important to me that we partner with a company that understands the many benefits of metrology and calibration and is committed to investing in the technology and more importantly, in our people. I firmly believe we found the right partner in IPM."
ECM is a full-service contract measurement company specializing in 3D scanning and modeling, reverse engineering and design, training and certification, instrument calibrations, equipment rentals, integration and alignment services. Headquartered in Topsfield, MA, ECM hosts an ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited Laboratory where it performs instrument calibrations, repairs and CMM part inspection and programming. ECM has an additional Midwest Regional Office in Wixom, MI, and capabilities in Canada and Mexico.
ECM joins Exact Metrology and OASIS Alignment Services in IPM's growing Measurement and Alignment Services Division. Exact Metrology, an ISO 9001:2015 and AS 9100 Rev D certified company, also provides contract measurement and 3D scanning services, as well as metrology equipment solutions and hardware and software rentals. OASIS Alignment Services offers precision machine alignment and mechanical services.
With the acquisition of East Coast Metrology, all IPM customers will not only benefit from expanded precision measurement and onsite machining services, but closer proximity to these services from 16 locations strategically located across North America.
"The combination of ECM, Exact Metrology and OASIS Alignment Services as divisions of IPM give our great company a breadth and scale of high-end metrology capabilities that are unmatched in the industry," noted Flint.
For more information contact:
Dean Flint, President/CEO
In-Place Machining Company, LLC
3811 N Holton St.
Milwaukee, WI 53212
414-562-2000
www.inplace.com
Gary Confalone, President
East Coast Metrology, LLC
428-A Boston Street
Topsfield, MA 01983
978-887-5781
www.eastcoastmetrology.com