Strategic acquisition strengthens dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) capabilities, expands field service coverage, and accelerates product innovation.
HUDSON, Ohio – July 2, 2025 – Alpha Technologies, a global leader in rheology testing instrumentation, announced today it has acquired Metravib Material Testing, a specialist in dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) and fatigue testing. The acquisition brings together two trusted names in material testing to expand global capabilities, improve customer support, and drive product innovation for research and industrial laboratories around the world. Alpha purchased Metravib Material Testing from the Acoem Group, a producer in AI-powered sensors and systems based in Limonest, France.
“This acquisition underscores our commitment to deliver the most comprehensive and reliable material testing solutions available,” said Neil Friery, President of Alpha Technologies. “Combining Metravib’s technologies and expertise with our own enables us to support critical customer needs with even greater precision.
Bringing together Alpha Technologies and Metravib Material Testing creates an unmatched portfolio of material testing solutions, including rheology, DMA, viscoelastic property characterization, failure analysis, fatigue performance evaluation, and thermo-mechanical analysis.
Customers will benefit from broader access to advanced instruments, streamlined support, and expanded global field service coverage. The integration of Metravib’s technologies, including automated specimen handling systems and crack growth testing modules, will enhance research capabilities and accelerate product development timelines. These improvements support manufacturers’ goals of optimizing operational efficiency, improving product quality, and reducing time to market.
“This strategic move is a testament to the remarkable journey and renowned expertise that Acoem has cultivated within the DMA activity”, said Fabien Condemine, CEO Acoem. “Recognizing this strong foundation, we are confident that Alpha Technologies, with its deep understanding of the materials analysis market and extensive international presence, provides the ideal environment for it to thrive and achieve its full potential. This strategic decision also enables Acoem to further strengthen our focus on our core business of environmental and reliability solutions.”
The acquisition immediately expands the material testing options available to Alpha and Metravib customers, supported by a larger team of experienced field service technicians and global applications experts. Customers can expect the same trusted performance and expertise they rely on today, backed by enhanced resources and an even stronger commitment to delivering confidence in every result.
About Alpha Technologies
Alpha Technologies is the world leader in design and manufacturing of instruments and software that delivers precision analysis of rubber and elastomeric materials. Premier RPA™ with Sub-Zero™ Technology is their newest offering in a long line of products that measure the dynamic, physical, and processability characteristics of rubbers and polymers. With a dedication to helping clients improve and enable performance, value, and safety, Alpha continues to innovate and advance with best-in-class testing solutions. Headquartered in Hudson, Ohio, the company is staffed with highly trained professionals around the world who are ready to assist clients in achieving their goals.
About Metravib Material Testing
Metravib Material Testing is a global innovator in dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) and fatigue testing, offering advanced solutions for the characterization of viscoelastic and thermo-mechanical properties. Metravib’s instruments and expertise support research and industrial laboratories worldwide in achieving greater insight into material performance. With its strong capacity for innovation and its renowned expertise in structural analysis, vibration measurement technologies, and physics of materials, Metravib has developed a unique range of instruments focused on DMA and fatigue testing offering unmatched capabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. You will continue to connect to the same sales contact you worked with prior to the acquisition.
No. You will continue to purchase products through your Metravib distributor.
No. Your instrument will still receive the same reliable service from the same field service engineer.
No. The production locations for both Alpha and Metravib locations will not change as a result of this acquisition.
No. Your current prices and payment terms will not change because of this acquisition.
Yes. Any quotations that are not beyond the expiration date are still valid. This includes any buy-back, trade-in, and other discounts offered.
Yes. Alpha Technologies will comply with all of the terms within your existing agreement.
No. The Metravib Material Testing brand name will remain in use. The registration number will not change.
While we look forward to combining the best capabilities of Alpha Technologies and Metravib Material Testing products over time, no changes are planned in the near future.
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