Royston Instruments Announces Acquisition of Controlling Stake in Biosan
Royston Instruments Announces Acquisition of Controlling Stake in Biosan, Strengthening Global Life-Science and Laboratory Instrumentation Capabilities
Royston Instruments Ltd, a diversified technology group focused on advancing scientific instrumentation and data acquisition solutions, today announced that it has acquired a controlling stake in Biosan SIA, the Riga-based developer and manufacturer of laboratory instruments and life science solutions. This strategic investment marks a major milestone in Royston Instruments’ growth strategy and further expands its global presence in laboratory and bioscience technologies.
Biosan, with over 30 years of experience delivering high-quality instruments for sample preparation, molecular biology, diagnostics and laboratory workflows, brings complementary expertise and an established international customer base to Royston’s expanding portfolio.
This acquisition builds on Royston Instruments’ ongoing commitment to science-led innovation, acceleration of laboratory workflows and strategic expansion across adjacent markets. Royston Instruments businesses include Grant Instruments (Cambridge) Ltd, a recognised global provider of scientific temperature control, and sample preparation and Eltek Ltd, specialist developers of wired and wireless data logging and cloud-based monitoring solutions.
Mark Davison, CEO at Grant Instruments, said:
"Great Instruments, a global laboratory equipment manufacturer, recently acquired a controlling stake in Biosan SIA. This reflects their long-standing and successful UK-Latvia partnership built on advanced life-science manufacturing and innovation. This major move, funded by parent company Royston Instruments, will help to unlock growth in the Riga operation. It shows confidence in Latvia's skills base, engineering capability, and export strength, while reinforcing Biosan's role as a global supplier of high-quiality laboratory equipment."
David Newble, Chair of Royston Instruments Ltd, said:
“We are delighted to announce our investment in Biosan, a company with a rich heritage of engineering excellence and a global reputation for precision laboratory solutions. This controlling stake significantly strengthens our position in life-science instrumentation and reinforces our long-term commitment to supporting scientific discovery and laboratory innovation around the world.”
“Combining Biosan’s deep expertise and product portfolio with Royston Instruments’ broader technology ecosystem, including our partnerships with Grant Instruments and Eltek’s advanced data logging capabilities creates a uniquely positioned group capable of delivering truly integrated solutions for laboratory, industrial and research customers.”
“Our vision is to empower scientists, engineers and industrial partners with tools that accelerate discovery, improve outcomes and drive operational excellence. With Biosan now part of the Royston family, we are excited to enhance our collaborative innovation and deliver sustainable growth for our customers and stakeholders.”
Royston Instruments is committed to ensuring continuity and excellence as Biosan enters this next phase of growth, maintaining Biosan’s established reputation for quality, customer service and product development.
About Royston Instruments Ltd
Royston Instruments Ltd is a UK-based technology investment and operations group with a focus on scientific instrumentation, data acquisition systems and engineering solutions that advance laboratory performance, industrial monitoring and research outcomes. The group’s investments include global brands delivering precision instruments and connected systems for science, industry and environmental applications.
About Biosan SIA
Biosan SIA, founded in Riga, Latvia, is a long-standing developer and manufacturer of laboratory equipment and life science instruments, serving research, diagnostics and industrial laboratory markets through a broad range of products for sample preparation, analysis and process workflow support.