Machine Solutions Inc. Acquires Megadale, Adds Ireland Site for Intec Automation

Strategic investmentdelivers stability, service continuity, and trusted automation support for MedTechmanufacturers

GALWAY,Ireland — [DATE] — Machine Solutions Inc., a globalprovider of advanced equipment and services for the medical device and lifescience industries, today announced its acquisition of Megadale, a long‑establishedautomation equipment provider based in Galway, Ireland. Known for precisionengineering and deep expertise in automation systems for medical technologymanufacturers, Megadale brings decades of customer trust and technicalcapability to Machine Solutions’ integrated solutions platform.

This acquisition comes at a pivotal time for Ireland’s automation sector. Afterseveral years of complex global trade dynamics, Machine Solutions’ investmentprovides Megadale customers with a strong, stable partner for advancingautomation. The investment expands Megadale’s capabilities and offers long‑termassurance as customers pursue future growth.

With Megadale’s seasoned engineering team joining Intec Automation, customers gainexpanded local expertise supported by a global platform. The partnershipreinforces the strong automation ecosystem in Ireland and broadens theintegrated solutions available to leading MedTech manufacturers across theglobe.

“Machine Solutions is proud to welcome the Megadale team,” said Brian Strini, CEO ofMachine Solutions Inc. “Their engineering excellence, trusted customerrelationships, and specialized capabilities in automated stent and cathetermanufacturing directly support our mission to serve as the industry’s leadingone‑stop solutions partner. Through this investment, we expand our scale and deepenlong‑term support for customers in Ireland and throughout Europe.”

Megadale’s team echoed this sentiment, highlighting the importance of continuity and customerconfidence after several years of market turbulence. “Machine Solutions’investment ensures continuity for our customers and provides a strongfoundation for our team to grow,” said John Wood of Megadale. “Our customershave endured a challenging environment in recent years. Joining MachineSolutions allows us to expand our impact and bring renewed confidence topartners who rely on us for dependable, high‑quality automation solutions whilepreserving the engineering culture that defines who we are.”

The combined offering enhances Machine Solutions’ ability to support customers seekingintegrated automation, process development, advanced catheter and stentmanufacturing, and aftermarket service across a global footprint.

Megadale represents Machine Solutions’ tenth acquisition since joining the BW ForsythPartners family of companies in 2011.

ABOUTMACHINE SOLUTIONS INC.

MachineSolutions Inc. is the premier provider of advanced equipment and services tothe medical device industry. The unified brands of MSI, Steeger USA, Vante,PlasticWeld Systems, Crescent Design, Beahm Designs, BW‑TEC, Intec Automation,SEBRA, Alpine Laser, and Megadale provide a breadth of products to supportcustomer needs and growth. Machine Solutions provides superior customerexperiences by focusing on delivering quality and value, and by dedicatingresources to its aftermarket team for technical service and process support.Machine Solutions has been instrumental in automating manual processes incatheter and stent manufacturing operations and the broader medical deviceindustry. Machine Solutions is privately owned by BW Forsyth Partners. For more,visit machinesolutions.com.

ABOUT BWFORSYTH PARTNERS

BW ForsythPartners LLC is a private investment firm with a long‑term investment horizonand evergreen capital base. Forsyth’s investment strategy focuses on buildinggreat businesses through people and utilizes a combination of programmaticM&A, strategy deployment, and a people‑centric approach to culture. Forsythis based in St. Louis and was founded on the premise of combining the bestaspects of private equity and long‑term ownership. Since 2010, Forsyth hascompleted over 50 acquisitions across 7 platforms, resulting in a multi‑billion‑dollarinvestment portfolio. Forsyth possesses a single source of evergreen capitalthrough Barry‑Wehmiller Group, a global provider of professional services andequipment across diverse end markets. For more information, visit bwforsyth.com.

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