Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. has acquired SwissAnalytic Group AG, based in Basel, Switzerland. SwissAnalytic Group owns Spectronex AG and Flux Instruments AG.

Spectronex, a supplier of mass spectrometry, chromatography and surface science instrumentation in Switzerland, Austria, Slovakia and the Czech Republic, expands Thermo Fisher’s field sales presence in Europe with additional direct sales, demonstration capabilities and visibility to customers in the region.

Flux Instruments, a manufacturer of high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) pumps and software, brings new technology and design expertise to Thermo Fisher’s current HPLC and LCMS business.

“Flux Instruments is a strong complement to our expanding chromatography and life sciences mass spectrometry product lines,” said Marijn E. Dekkers, president and chief executive officer of Thermo Fisher Scientific. “In addition, Spectronex enables Thermo Fisher to strengthen our footprint in Europe with direct sales channels and support, enhancing our ability to work closely with important customers in this area.”