Lennox buys Meath-based laboratory equipment group

Irish scientific and medical solutions firm Lennox has announced the acquisition of Meath-based laboratory equipment group Focus Scientific Solutions. It said the investment will support the creation of 30 high-level roles over the next two years and will result in Lennox becoming the largest independent Irish company in this sector.

Lennox chief executive Leslie Brett said: “Over the last five years, we have prioritised investment in systems, training and logistics and have transformed the company into a tailored end-to-end solutions provider. Eight of the new roles announced today will be fulfilled in the next six months, across engineering, business analysis and ecommerce.

“There has been a lot of movement in our sector in recent years, with indigenous companies being acquired by outside investment.

“Our strategy is to grow independently. Focus Scientific Solutions is the first step in this strategy, allowing us to further enhance the technical service business, target new customers and expand our product portfolio.”

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Focus Scientific Solutions co-founder Liam Coughlan said there was “significant scalable potential” in the acquisition. “We look forward to the opportunities, shared learnings and combined expertise that joining Lennox will bring to our customers,” he said.

Founded in Dublin in 1923, Lennox employs 50 people across sites in Dublin and Cork. Focus Scientific Solutions was founded in 2007 and is situated in Stamullen, Co Meath and employs 14 people.