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Sensitech to Strengthen Life Sciences Cold Chain Solutions with Acquisition of Berlinger & Co. Monitoring Solutions

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Carrier Global , through its Sensitech business, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Berlinger & Co.'s Monitoring Solutions business. Sensitech, a leader in supply chain visibility, aims to bolster its portfolio in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. The acquisition includes Berlinger's proprietary hardware and software, such as the SmartSystem platform and Fridge-tag products, enhancing Sensitech's real-time, end-to-end cold chain monitoring capabilities. Approximately 85 employees from Berlinger will join Sensitech. The transaction, expected to close in Q3 2024, will accelerate Sensitech's growth in digital and automated monitoring solutions.

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  • Acquisition of Berlinger's monitoring business to expand Sensitech's portfolio in pharma supply chains.
  • Enhancement of Sensitech's real-time, end-to-end cold chain monitoring capabilities.
  • Integration of high-quality hardware and software solutions including SmartSystem and Fridge-tag.
  • Expected to close in Q3 2024, accelerating growth in strategically important adjacencies.

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  • Transaction is subject to customary closing conditions which may delay the process.

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BEVERLY, Mass., June 19, 2024  /PRNewswire/ -- Carrier Global Corporation, on behalf of its Sensitech business, a world leader in supply chain visibility, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Monitoring Solutions business of Berlinger & Co. AG, a Swiss family-owned company that specializes in innovative and customized solutions for monitoring temperature-sensitive goods in the pharmaceutical and life science, clinical trial and global health segments. Sensitech is part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions.

"The acquisition of Berlinger's monitoring business is an exciting opportunity for Sensitech to expand our portfolio of monitoring solutions for pharma supply chains and accelerate growth in strategically important adjacencies," said Bhasker Kaushal, Vice President & General Manager, Sensitech and Refrigeration Aftermarket. "Digitization, sustainability, and automation are transforming pharma supply chains and driving adoption of real-time monitoring and cloud-based solutions. Sensitech and Berlinger share a common vision and focus on innovation, and through this combination we will deliver comprehensive and differentiated monitoring solutions that deliver patient safety, supply chain efficiency and sustainability outcomes for our customers. We look forward to welcoming the Berlinger team to Carrier and Sensitech."

Berlinger brings a suite of proprietary and high-quality hardware and software solutions that broaden Sensitech's end-to-end cold chain monitoring product portfolio. These include the SmartSystem platform, which enables modular, real-time, end-to-end monitoring via fully integrated, rechargeable temperature monitoring devices and a cloud-based software platform; Fridge-tag for vaccine fridges and refrigerated site-monitoring; and proprietary software and analytics to automate the end-to-end stability and validation process for clinical trials.

"We are absolutely convinced that Sensitech can successfully further develop our Berlinger & Co. AG business together with its skilled and dedicated employees," said Andrea Berlinger, Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of the Berlinger Group.

The Monitoring Solutions business of Berlinger includes approximately 85 employees operating in Switzerland, the Netherlands and the United States.

The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in Q3 2024.

Lenz & Staehelin are providing external legal counsel in this transaction.

About Sensitech
Sensitech® is a world leader in supply chain visibility. Our innovative monitoring products and services help to maintain the quality and integrity of our customers' valuable products at every step in their journey, all around the world. For 30 years, leading companies in the food, pharmaceutical, industrial, consumer goods, and other industries have relied on Sensitech to help protect their products. Sensitech is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions that matter for people and our planet for generations to come. For more information, visit Sensitech.com or follow Sensitech on Facebook at Sensitech Inc., on X @Sensitech and LinkedIn at Sensitech.

Contact:       

Amanda Sech 


561-365-2879


Amanda.Sech@Carrier.com

 

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FAQ

What is the recent acquisition by Sensitech?

Sensitech, part of Carrier Global (CARR), is acquiring Berlinger & Co.'s Monitoring Solutions business.

What is the impact of the Berlinger acquisition on Sensitech?

The acquisition will enhance Sensitech's portfolio with advanced monitoring solutions, especially in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors.

When is the Sensitech-Berlinger acquisition expected to close?

The transaction is expected to close in Q3 2024.

What are the key products included in the Berlinger acquisition?

Key products include the SmartSystem platform, Fridge-tag devices, and proprietary software for clinical trial monitoring.

How many employees will join Sensitech from Berlinger?

Approximately 85 employees from Berlinger will join Sensitech.