Lake Forest-based IDEX Corp., which makes the “Jaws of Life” rescue device, announced its second acquisition of the month Thursday when it said it will spend $32 million to buy Advanced Thin Films LLC, a maker of optical components and coatings based in Boulder, Colo. Get the full story »
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Idex to acquire Microfluidics International
Northbrook-based Idex Corp. will acquire Microfluidics International Corp., a maker of equipment used by pharmaceutical and chemical companies to make tiny materials, for about $14 million. Get the full story »
Idex name Mrozek a director
Idex Corp. announced Monday the appointment of Ernest J. Mrozek as the company’s new director.vThe Northbrook-based firm said Mrozek will help “evaluate strategic alternatives as we grow our business model to include more applied engineering services,” said Larry Kingsley, Idex’s chairman and CEO, in a news release. Get the full story »
