Transcat Expands into Latin America with Acquisition of SCM Metrology and Laboratories S.A.
Transcat, Inc. a leading provider of test measurement, control and calibration, announced the acquisition of SCM Metrology and Laboratories S.A. (“SCM”), a privately-held calibration services provider based in Costa Rica. The transaction closed effective April 9, 2026.
The acquisition price of approximately $13 million was paid in cash and is subject to customary adjustments and holdback provisions.
This acquisition establishes Transcat’s first operational presence in Latin America and advances the Company’s strategy to grow alongside customers in high-growth, highly regulated markets. It strengthens Transcat’s support for its multinational customer base by adding a broader local service footprint and creating opportunities for additional distribution sales tied to those service relationships.
Operating for more than 20 years, SCM has built strong relationships with multinational medical device and life sciences companies, many of which are already strategic customers or prospects of Transcat.
“The acquisition of SCM represents an important milestone for Transcat as we expand our services and expertise into the Latin American market,” said Jaime Irick, President and Chief Executive Officer of Transcat.
Irick continued, “We are excited to partner with SCM’s talented team and to support their growth with Transcat’s industry leading scale, resources, and proven calibration operating model.
SCM is an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited calibration laboratory located in the Coyol Free Trade Zone, Costa Rica’s premier medical device manufacturing and export hub. Costa Rica’s Free Trade Zones have attracted substantial foreign direct investment through long-standing government incentives and continue to expand through ongoing development and capacity additions.”
Management will discuss the transaction in more detail during Transcat’s Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Earnings Conference Call.
ABOUT SCM METROLOGY AND LABORATORIES S.A.
SCM Metrology and Laboratories S.A. (“SCM”) is an ECA-accredited Calibration Laboratory according to ISO/IEC 17025. SCM provides solutions in the areas of metrology, metrological assurance, testing and inspection, through calibration services for measuring instruments, sale of measuring equipment, consulting and training in metrology and quality systems. With over 20 years in the market and a portfolio of more than 550 clients, SCM Metrology and Laboratories is the pioneering laboratory in the field of calibration accreditation and currently has the largest scope of accreditations in Central America.
ABOUT TRANSCAT
Transcat, Inc. is a leading provider of accredited calibration, reliability, maintenance optimization, quality and compliance, validation, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), and pipette services. The Company is focused on providing best-in-class services and products to highly regulated industries, particularly the Life Science industry, which includes pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices, and other FDA-regulated businesses, as well as aerospace and defense, and energy and utilities. Transcat provides periodic on-site services, mobile calibration services, pickup and delivery, in-house services at Calibration Service Centers strategically located across the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Ireland, and Costa Rica. In addition, Transcat operates calibration labs in imbedded customer-site locations. The breadth and depth of measurement parameters addressed by Transcat’s ISO/IEC 17025 scopes of accreditation are believed to be the best in the industry.
ranscat also operates as a leading value-added distributor that markets, sells and rents new and used national and proprietary brand instruments to customers primarily in North America. The Company believes its combined Service and Distribution segment offerings, experience, technical expertise, and integrity create a unique and compelling value proposition for its customers.
Transcat’s strategy is to leverage its strong brand and unique value proposition that includes its comprehensive instrument service capabilities, Cost, Control and Optimizations services, and leading distribution platform to drive organic sales growth. The Company will also look to expand its addressable calibration market through acquisitions and capability investments to further realize the inherent leverage of its business model.
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