# Alcon Group acquires GE Precision Engineering Ltd

Alcon Group has completed the acquisition of GE Precision Engineering Ltd, a supplier of 4 and 5-axis machining services. The acquisition increases Alcon's capacity in high-end machining for calipers and other components.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2017-02-03
- Where: United Kingdom
- Status: completed
- Products: high-end machining for calipers and other components, engineering design services
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Alcon Group](https://endata.com/companies/16712.md) (acquirer)
- [GE Precision Engineering Ltd](https://endata.com/companies/16713.md) (target)

## Sources

- [alcon-precision.co.uk](https://www.alcon-precision.co.uk/alcon-brings-ge-precision-engineering-ltd-into-the-alcon-group/), 2017-02-03: "We have known GEP’s Managing Director Garry Edwards & Engineering Director Scott Bredda for a number of years now, and have always been impressed by the passion and skills shown by them and their team."

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