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NEW YORK, August 26, 2026 – Industrial Physics, the global packaging, material, and coating test and measurement group backed by KKR-affiliated investment funds, today announced the …

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Industrial Physics has acquired ACA Systems, a specialist industrial quality and performance analyzer business based in Sotkuma, Finland. The acquisition deepens Industrial Physics’ portfolio across its Films & Foils, …

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We are pleased to announce an exclusive distribution partnership with US-based fiber analysis specialist, Pulmac. Effective immediately, we will serve as the exclusive distributor for Pulmac instruments across the United States, …

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What global experts reveal about the future of can making and filling The metal packaging industry knows what’s coming. The question is whether it’s moving fast enough to meet it.  …

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Today, February 17,  we announced that Andrew McCauley has joined the company as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Barry Lyon, effective immediately.   “We want to thank …

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Industrial Physics is thrilled to announce the addition of the Vibrac Cap Torque Test System product line to our industry-leading portfolio of plastic bottle and cap testing …

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The feasibility of using nuclear gauges for coating thickness measurement has reached a tipping point. Across industries including paper, films and flexible packaging, professionals using nuclear …

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As a global metal packaging test and measurement partner, it’s our job to protect the integrity of our customers’ brand and product and to achieve this, …

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The coil coating market is expanding at a rapid rate, with an approximate $2 billion global growth projected by 2029.   For too long, coil coaters have …

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The latest instalment of our food and beverage packaging research series has arrived. You can explore our latest report here. In 2024, we launched the first …

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Connecting with customers is highly important to us at Industrial Physics. And one of the ways we’re able to do that is by attending industry events …

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The latest report in our 2024 research series on food and beverage packaging is now live. This time, we explored the testing environment – examining how …

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Industrial Physics acquires Sensory Analytics, expanding portfolio of coating measurement solutions with SpecMetrix® Industrial Physics, the global packaging and material test and measurement provider, has announced …

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Industrial Physics acquires Torus Group expanding global leadership in measurement and metrology services Industrial Physics, a leading test and measurement instrument provider, announces the acquisition of …

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Our exclusive infographic offers unique insights into food and beverage packaging survey results. You can check it out here!

Innovation in Food and Beverage Packaging: Unwrapping the Internal Challenges This year, we commissioned a new survey of international food and beverage packaging professionals. It has …

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Last year, we launched our Unpacking Innovation report, addressing burning questions including ‘what are the greatest opportunities for innovation?’ and ‘what is holding innovation back?’ To …

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As a leading test and measurement partner for packaging, products, and materials, we love travelling the world to attend some of biggest, brightest, and most interesting …

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Karen Mann is Industrial Physics’ ambitious Global Marketing Director whose dedicated team has propelled the rapid international growth of our business in recent years.  This exemplary …

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KKR Completes Acquisition of Industrial Physics, Welcomes Barry Lyon as Chief Executive Officer and Lance Reisman as Chairman NEW YORK – July 28, 2023 – KKR, …

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As a global packaging, product, and material test and measurement partner, protecting the integrity of our customer’s brand and product is at the heart of what …

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Industrial Physics, the leading packaging, product, and material test and measurement provider, today 11.05.2023 announced its acquisition by investment funds managed by KKR from Union Park …

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“I love to see success: when we hit our targets that mean our customers are being supported; when I can offer promotions and career opportunities in …

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