Group Four Acquires Cooper Instruments

Oct. 10, 2018
Group Four Transducers, a USA -headquartered multinational designer and manufacturers of custom weighing solutions, announces the acquisition of Cooper Instruments of Warrenton, VA, a leading manufacturer and supplier of standard and custom test measurement solutions.

Group Four Transducers, a USA -headquartered multinational designer and manufacturers of custom weighing solutions, announces the acquisition of Cooper Instruments of Warrenton, VA, a leading manufacturer and supplier of standard and custom test measurement solutions.

“This is a historic day for both companies” Steve Torres Chairman and CEO of Group Four Transducers, Inc. “It is a perfect integration of complimentary capabilities as Cooper Instruments adds new market opportunities in calibration, pressure transducers, load cells and test stands. We welcome the Cooper family as new members of the Group Four Group of Companies.”

“As Group Four and my family-founded company initiated discussions of a merger, I determined this was a perfect match.” Rex Cooper, owner of Cooper Instruments explains. “Group Four has a major presence in the custom load cell market whereas Cooper brings a host of complimentary services and products which will create a superior full service test and measurement offering to a variety of markets.”

As a Group Four Company, Cooper Instruments will continue to utilize and grow the Cooper brand due to its excellent marketplace recognition and trust. Group Four’s commitment to partnership ensures the customer base the heritage of Cooper is intact and only better with the Worldwide support of Group Four.

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