Generational Group Advises Wilmington Instrument in its Sale to Global Test Supply

By Generational Group

11/23/2021

Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of its client Wilmington Instrument Co. to Global Test Supply, Inc.

Wilmington Instrument Co. (Wilmington) is located in Wilmington, California, and has over 70 years of experience as a distributor of process and test instrumentation. Wilmington services a broad range of industries including petrochemical, power generation, water and wastewater management, aerospace, shipbuilding and maritime, pharmaceutical, food processing, and construction. Their broad range of offered products includes gas detection, calibration, electrical and temperature instruments, and more.

Global Test Supply (Global), located in Wilmington, North Carolina, provides a wide variety of calibration services, test equipment rentals and training. The Company offers an excellent selection of quality products while providing reliable service and competitive prices. Their eCommerce website offers customers a Secure Online Shopping and Purchasing Store 24/7 with on-hand experts ready to assist purchasing decisions. They know online shopping can be a little intimidating, that’s why Global’s site is extremely secure and simple to navigate. With over 30 years of selling quality instrumentation, they know the importance of service, support, customer experience, inventory and price.

Generational Group Executive Managing Director of M&A – Western Region, Stephen Crisham, led by Sr. Managing Director Mergers & Acquisitions, Fred Zweifel, with support by Sr. Managing Director – Western Region, Lori Galloway, closed the transaction. Executive Managing Director Edward Weber established the initial relationship with Wilmington.


About Generational

Generational Group, headquartered in Dallas, TX, is a leading, award winning full-service M&A advisory firm. Generational has over 300 professionals across 16 offices in North America. The firm empowers business owners to unlock the full value of their companies through a comprehensive suite of services—including strategic growth consulting, exit planning education, business valuation, value enhancement strategies, M&A advisory, digital solutions, and wealth management.

Celebrating its 20th year, Generational has successfully closed over 1,700 transactions and consistently ranks #1 or #2 in all LSEG league tables for deals valued between $25 million and $500 million.

The firm was named 2024 USA Investment Banking Firm of the Year by the Global M&A Network and recognized as Investment Banking Firm of the Year by The M&A Advisor in both 2024 and 2022.