Machine Solutions Inc. acquires Alpine Laser LLC

Partnership enhances the premier one-stop manufacturing solutions provider for medical device manufacturers worldwide

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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Oct. 3, 2024 — Machine Solutions Inc., a provider of advanced equipment and services for the medical device market, has acquired Alpine Laser LLC, which specializes in providing laser processing solutions and offers state-of-the-art equipment and development support to deliver precise and efficient results. With a reputation for its commitment to innovation and quality, Alpine’s laser expertise strengthens Machine Solutions’ position as an integrated solutions provider and will accelerate the new product development journey for Machine Solutions’ customers.

Formed in 2020 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Alpine Laser’s founding engineers saw an opportunity to accelerate their growth through support and investment from Machine Solutions. The partnership with Alpine Laser differentiates Machine Solutions as the leading pure-play medical device equipment provider, adding laser processing expertise to their holistic equipment offering.

“Machine Solutions is thrilled to partner with Alpine Laser, marking a significant milestone in our journey,” said Machine Solutions President Brian Strini. “This acquisition is a pivotal step in enhancing our position as a comprehensive solution provider for our customers. Alpine’s guiding principle of ‘by engineers, for engineers,’ aligns perfectly with our mission, enabling us to deliver unparalleled service and optimized equipment and services for medical applications.”

“Machine Solutions’ investment in Alpine Laser is a testament to our commitment to innovation and the unique technology we have developed,” said Michael Hoffman, founder and technical lead at Alpine Laser. “This partnership represents an exciting opportunity for us to enhance our impact by leveraging our combined expertise and shared culture.”

“This partnership will empower us to deliver even greater value to our customers,” said Joseph Kempf, founder and commercial lead at Alpine Laser. “By combining our innovative solutions with the resources and expertise of Machine Solutions, we will be able to accelerate our growth, improve our services and expand our reach.”

Alpine Laser represents Machine Solutions’ ninth acquisition since joining the BW Forsyth Partners family of companies in 2012.

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ABOUT MACHINE SOLUTIONS INC.

Machine Solutions Inc. is the premier provider of advanced equipment and services to the medical device industry. The unified brands of MSI, Steeger USA, Vante, PlasticWeld Systems, Crescent Design, Beahm Designs, BW-TEC, Intec Automation, SEBRA and Alpine Laser provide a breadth of products to support customer needs and growth. Machine Solutions provides superior customer experiences by focusing on delivering quality and value, and by dedicating resources to its aftermarket team for technical service and process support. Machine Solutions has been instrumental in automating manual processes in catheter and stent manufacturing operations and the broader medical device industry. Machine Solutions is privately owned by BW Forsyth Partners. For more, machinesolutions.com.

ABOUT BW FORSYTH PARTNERS

BW Forsyth Partners LLC is a private investment firm with a long-term investment horizon and evergreen capital base. Forsyth’s investment strategy focuses on building great businesses through people and utilizes a combination of programmatic M&A, strategy deployment, and a people-centric approach to culture. Forsyth is based in St. Louis and was founded on the premise of combining the best aspects of private equity and long-term ownership. Since 2010, Forsyth has completed 50+ acquisitions across 7 different platforms resulting in a multi-billion-dollar investment portfolio. Forsyth possesses a single source of evergreen capital through Barry-Wehmiller Group, a global provider of professional services and equipment to a diverse set of end markets. For more information, visit bwforsyth.com.