Sanner Group, the global healthcare packaging manufacturer has acquired Cambridge-based Springboard Pro, a specialist in the design and development of medical devices for regulated markets, for an undisclosed fee.
The acquisition is part of a growth strategy to build a suite of services for German head-quartered Sanner’s customers across the pharmaceutical delivery, diagnostic and medtech device sectors – it is also a medical device contract developer (CDMO),
Hans-Willem van Vliet, chief executive, Sanner Group, said: “Sanner Group has transformed from a market leader in desiccant closures and effervescent tablet packaging, to a sought-after provider of customer-specific solutions in the fields of medical technology, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals and consumer healthcare. The acquisition of Springboard further strengthens this offering, giving our customers deep expertise and support across the entire medical device development process, from initial concept design to commercial manufacturing.
“Springboard’s strong reputation for delivering exceptional concept through to manufacture design services, along with its ability to solve complex technical and scientific problems for its customers combined with an excellent culture, make this a highly complementary acquisition. We very much look forward to welcoming the Springboard team to the Sanner Group and delivering excellence at all stages of the product lifecycle.”
Sanner Group said it is building a ‘next generation’ device-CDMO that combines agility and smart thinking with a long tradition in the active primary healthcare packaging sector, including what it aims for is the world’s largest portfolio of effervescent products.