NSL Analytical Services acquired by May River Capital

Independent testing laboratories NSL Analytical Services has been acquired by Midwestern investment firm May River Capital.

NSL Analytical first opened in 1945, growing under the leadership of Larry Somrack to approximately 75 employees serving more than 1,700 customers globally from two locations in Warrensville Heights, a Cleveland suburb. NSL’s chemists, metallurgists, and technicians help customers achieve the highest standards of product quality from the design phase to product launch; testing metals, alloys, plastics, composites, and ceramic materials in powdered, solid, and liquid form.

“The board and I carefully evaluated the next phase of development for NSL, our employees, and our customers. We are pleased to be partnering with a group in May River that is like-minded and aligned with us on both the cultural values and the strategic path necessary to meet our collective goals,” Somrack said.

Somrack will continue with NSL Analytical as president emeritus. Joining the leadership team with Somrack will be Ron Wesel, Carey Lewis, and Andy Housley.

Wesel, who will serve as chief executive, has a career built on leading global teams through transformational growth in small and large businesses.

Lewis, who will serve in growth and development, brings experience guiding strategic vision in the testing, inspection, certification, and compliance industry, including with Eurofins Scientific, EAG Laboratories, and Underwriters Laboratories.

Housley, who will lead finance and administration, began his career with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP prior to leading global financial operations within Eurofins Scientific and EAG Laboratories.

“We are excited to preserve and build upon that legacy, and to support the kind of continued investment in innovation, scientific capabilities and talent that will drive NSL Analytical forward in the future,” Wesel said.