Transcat, a distributor of professional grade handheld test, measurement and control instruments and provider of calibration, repair, inspection and other compliance services, has completed the acquisition of Canada-based Cal-Matrix Metrology.

Cal-Matrix offers commercial and accredited calibrations and coordinate measurement inspection services to clients who require calibration of RF, DC low frequency, optics, mechanical, torque and pressure measurement equipment.

In addition, Cal-Matrix maintains a comprehensive ISO/IEC-17025-2005 certified scope for calibration and coordinate measurement inspection.

Transcat chief executive officer Charles Hadeed said, "This acquisition gives us a significant presence in Canada’s ‘Golden Horseshoe’ area, which includes Hamilton, Burlington and Toronto."

The acquisition will also add a lab in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, claims Transcat.

The financial details of the agreement have not been disclosed.