01/12/2022
The Dutscher Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of Sparks Lab Supplies, expanding its scope and product and service offering to the Republic of Ireland. Sparks becomes a direct subsidiary of SLS (Scientific Laboratory Supplies), the company of the Dutscher group in England which benefits from 30 years of experience in the distribution of scientific equipment and consumables, and in supporting British laboratories.
Founded in 1996, Sparks is a laboratory consumables, reagents and equipment distribution company based in Dublin, Republic of Ireland. Sparks is renowned for the quality of its personalized service and for its excellent image with Irish laboratories.
The company's name will remain Sparks Lab Supplies, and the employees and management teams will remain the same. Sparks will relay on the Dutscher group and SLS to accelerate its development.
This acquisition provides Dutscher with warehousing, logistics and sales support in the Republic of Ireland.
Maurice Downing, CEO of Sparks, about the deal :
« Sparks has always been committed to providing our customers with high quality products, backed by first class service and support. This desire aligns us with the vision of SLS and the Dutscher Group, to be the reference supplier for scientists. Joining the Dutscher Group will help us expand our product portfolio, improve our capabilities and provide better service to our customers. This is truly a great prospect for all of our loyal employees, partners and customers. »
Ian Roulstone, CEO of SLS, declared :
« This is a new asset for SLS and Dutscher, which offers the opportunity to further improve the service provided to our respective Irish customers. Operating a warehouse in Dublin to complement the SLS warehouse in Lisburn, Northern Ireland demonstrates our commitment to keeping our customers at the center of our strategy, as well as increasing our product offering and growing across new markets and geographies. »
Dominique Wencker, CEO of Dutscher Group, added :
« Aquiring Sparks confirms our desire to be locally close to our customers, our policy of high quality of service and customer satisfaction, and allows us to deploy our activities in new areas. The group is strengthened. This is very good news for the Dutscher Group. »
This acquisition is part of the long-term growth strategy of the Dutscher group, which is considering other acquisitions in Europe.
