Specac acquires Amax Precision Ltd creating a global, large-scale, OEM partner
Acquisition creates a global, large-scale, OEM partner delivering multi-market, mission critical components and modules across multiple analytical technologies
22 Jan 2026
Specac, Ltd has acquired Amax Precision Ltd (Amax), a global leader in analytical instrument precision contract manufacturing. The newly combined companies will expand Specac's technological and manufacturing capabilities, driving deeper relationships with OEM partners across the globe, while raising its life sciences presence.
Amax provides high-precision engineering, manufacturing, and higher-level assembly and test capabilities, which when combined with Specac’s designed-in and module-based assembly capabilities, enables greater vertical integration.
The resulting service suite global instrumentation partner has international reach with more than 400 employees on three continents, and a substantial footprint co-located with their clients’ production and engineering sites.
“Joining Specac marks an exciting new chapter,” said Thomas Chen, Chairman of Amax. “This not only broadens our exposure to new global markets but also represents a meaningful new step for us. We appreciate the support that will help us grow and gradually reach the next level.”
Mark Dearden, President and CEO of Specac Group, added, “We are delighted with the opportunity to support existing Specac and Amax customers with an expanded set of capabilities as an OEM Partner. This acquisition is a pivotal step in building a best-in-class OEM partner for analytical instrumentation.”