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Bunting® Magnetics Announces Acquisition of Magnet Applications

April 1, 2008 1:25:00pm

The Bunting® Magnetics Company is pleased to announce the acquisition of Magnet Applications Group Ltd. (MAGL). MAGL was founded in 1955 and currently has manufacturing operations in Berkhamsted, England and Dubois, Pennsylvania USA. MAGL manufactures and distributes a wide variety of technical bonded magnets, precision magnetic assemblies and complementary magnet products.

Robert J. Bunting, President of Bunting® Magnetics, said “This acquisition represents a strategic combination that significantly expands Bunting’s product and market scope. MAGL has outstanding market recognition as a premier manufacturer of bonded NdFeB magnets and technical assemblies. We are pleased that all of MAGL’s experienced management team will continue on with the business and we are confident that our newly combined enterprise will maintain the highest performance level serving our valued customers.”

According to Mike Miller, MAGL’s Vice President of Sales, there will be no noticeable change to our customers, employees, or suppliers. This association with Bunting® Magnetics provides a great opportunity for us, making both companies stronger in the world-wide marketplace.