SPOTLIGHT: PerkinElmer buys C&A

PerkinElmer has acquired Clinical & Analytical Service Solutions for an undisclosed sum. C&A, which distributes laboratory equipment, reported about $7.5 million in revenue last year. "This strategic acquisition is a logical next step in our continued effort to help scientists keep their focus on their research results while we work on the operational front to maximize productivity, reduce costs and enhance compliance," said Robert F. Friel, president of PerkinElmer Life and Analytical Sciences. Report