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Spectra Medical Devices Acquires XL Precision Technologies

October 01, 2024

Spectra Medical and XL Precision Technologies are combining together to offer even more capabilities for customers.

WILMINGTON, Mass. & STOCKTON-ON-TEES, England–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Spectra Medical Devices, LLC (“Spectra”), a portfolio company of QHP Capital, is pleased to announce the closing of its acquisition of XL Precision Technologies Ltd. (“XL-PT”). XL-PT is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spectra.

“The combination of XL-PT and Spectra brings together highly complementary capabilities: Spectra’s reputation for quality and blue-chip customer base and XL-PT’s exceptional engineering platform and advanced manufacturing techniques. We are excited to join forces with Spectra. This creates a CDMO ideally positioned to serve medical device emerging innovators and OEMs”

XL-PT is a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (“CDMO”) specializing in the manufacture of precision micro-components, complex tubular components, and sub-assemblies for the medical device industry. XL-PT has a track record of developing and manufacturing complex componentry for their customers with speed and precision.

The acquisition brings together companies with complementary strengths, enhancing Spectra’s ability to serve industry-leading medical device original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”). The combined development and manufacturing capabilities are expected to generate significant growth over the coming years and further solidify Spectra’s position as a CDMO partner of choice.

“We are thrilled to announce Spectra’s acquisition of XL-PT. This acquisition expands and enhances our development and manufacturing capabilities allowing us to do more for our customers and the medical device community,” said Chad Nikel, CEO of Spectra. “By combining the commercial reach, procedural needle manufacturing expertise, and scale of Spectra with XL-PT’s robust development services and precision manufacturing capabilities, we are equipped to deliver even greater value to customers and meet a broader set of customer needs.”

“The combination of XL-PT and Spectra brings together highly complementary capabilities: Spectra’s reputation for quality and blue-chip customer base and XL-PT’s exceptional engineering platform and advanced manufacturing techniques. We are excited to join forces with Spectra. This creates a CDMO ideally positioned to serve medical device emerging innovators and OEMs,” added Tom Graham, Managing Director of XL-PT.

Rubicon Partners Industries, who acquired XL-PT in 2008, were the sellers. White & Case served as legal advisor to Spectra. Piper Sandler served as financial advisor and Proskauer Rose served as legal advisor to Rubicon Partners Industries.

About Spectra Medical Devices:

Spectra Medical Devices is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of made-to-spec procedural needles. Spectra is a CDMO to industry-leading, multi-national healthcare companies, global OEMs, and emerging technology companies. Spectra also distributes a wide range of complementary pharmaceutical products, surgical instruments, and medical supplies. For more information, please visit www.spectramedical.com.

About XL Precision Technologies:

XL Precision Technologies is a CDMO specializing in the manufacture of precision micro-components, complex tubular components, and sub-assemblies for the medical device industry. XL-PT utilizes laser, electrical discharge machining (EDM), and other advanced manufacturing technologies to serve a wide range of medical applications, including cardio- and neurovascular, endoscopy and laparoscopy, sports medicine, ophthalmology and drug delivery. XL-PT also offers tailored development services such as quick-turn prototyping and technical support to meet the needs of medical device customers during new product development. For more information, please visit www.xlprecisiontechnologies.com.

About QHP Capital:

QHP Capital is an investor in technology and services companies in the life sciences, medical technology, and healthcare sectors. QHP has built an investment platform to provide strategic capital and industry expertise in partnership with strong management teams. The investment team consists of seasoned investment and operational professionals with significant investment experience and deep life science, medical technology, and healthcare expertise. QHP benefits from an extensive network of industry experts that assist in identifying, analyzing, and growing QHP’s portfolio companies. For more information, please visit www.qhpcapital.com.

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Spectra Medical Devices
Chad Nickel
cnickel@spectramedical.com