PRESS RELEASE

Angstrom Technology, a global cleanroom engineering company and portfolio company of ASGARD Partners & Co., welcomed Tom Chowaniec as its new Global CEO.

Chowaniec comes to Angstrom Technology with over 30 years of professional experience leading global sales and service teams at GE Healthcare, Cardinal Health, Leica Microsystems and Agiliti Health. He has an accomplished track record of satisfying customers, creating career opportunities for employees and acquiring and integrating new businesses. Tom received his MBA with Honors at The University of Chicago in 1998. He also received a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, magna cum laude, from Marquette University in 1993.

“We are excited to welcome Tom to our global group of cleanroom companies,” said Matt Isard, CEO of Angstrom Technology. “We believe he is the ideal Global CEO to lead Angstrom’s next chapter of growth and success, as we continue to expand our portfolio in the cleanroom market through global acquisitions.”

Tom succeeds Isard as Global CEO, heading up the company’s four locations:

• Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Lancaster, U.K.
• Wycombe, U.K.
• York, U.K.

Isard will stay with the company as CEO and continue to hold his seat on its board of directors.

About Angstrom Technology

Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Angstrom Technology offers design, engineering, and build capabilities to the cleanroom industry. As a market leader in cleanroom production across North America and Western Europe, Angstrom serves clients in industries like aerospace, defense, technology, pharmaceutical, automotive, gene therapy, medical packaging, medical device and more. Angstrom’s passion is to provide its customers with the most effective and efficient designs, superior quality and outstanding service. For more information about our market-leading cleanrooms or to start a project with us, please contact us.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. —  Jan. 19, 2022: Angstrom Technology, a West Michigan cleanroom engineering company and portfolio company of ASGARD Partners & Co., announced its acquisition of UK-based Connect 2 Cleanrooms (“C2C”). This acquisition broadens Angstrom Technology’s global footprint and expands the company’s extensive offerings in the cleanroom industry. C2C represents Angstrom’s second add-on acquisition after the acquisition of Built 2 Spec in September 2021.

Angstrom Technology has acquired 100% ownership in C2C. As part of the transaction, the existing C2C management team led by Joe Govier, Founder and CEO will remain in place to run daily operations in the company’s Lancaster, United Kingdom location.  

“I can’t express the level of excitement and opportunity this acquisition will bring to the US cleanroom industry,” said Matt Isard, CEO of Angstrom Technology. “The addition of the C2C platform into Angstrom’s current business will allow us to integrate these capabilities throughout our current offerings giving our existing and future customers a better, more fluid experience.” 

Joe Govier, Founder and CEO of C2C said, “This transaction and combination of businesses will enable Angstrom and C2C to fulfill a joint vision to create a truly global controlled environment solutions platform, and we are excited for the future of the group and teams within.”

Matt Purvis, Angstrom Technology’s Chief Operating Officer said, “With many of our customers operating in the U.S. and Europe, the C2C acquisition furthers our mission to be the leading global cleanroom provider. In addition, we now offer a full range of cleanroom consumables, ready-to-ship cleanrooms, certification and validation services, along with expanded expertise in cleanroom design, engineering, and build capabilities.” 

“This acquisition will provide a solid foundation for Angstrom Technology to continue to offer our superior turnkey cleanroom solutions, service, and quality to our customers on a global scale. I am very excited to welcome the C2C team to the Angstrom family,” said Adam Rzepka, Angstrom’s SVP Global Sales and Business Development.  

About C2C 

Connect 2 Cleanrooms is an integrated cleanroom solutions provider. Since 2002, the company has become a trusted partner to over 6,000 clients worldwide. Its range of cleanroom solutions delivers functional performance that meets precise requirements. Connect 2 Cleanrooms also provides cleanroom validation and cleanroom training services. Its consumables division, Cleanroomshop, supplies a full portfolio of consumables, equipment, and furniture to the cleanroom industry worldwide. For more information on products and services, please visit www.cleanroomshop.com. 

About Angstrom Technology

Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Angstrom offers design, engineering, and build capabilities to the cleanroom industry. As a market leader in cleanroom production across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, Angstrom Technology serves clients in industries like aerospace, defense, technology, pharmaceutical, automotive, gene therapy, medical packaging, medical device, and more. Angstrom’s passion is to provide its customers with the most effective and efficient designs, superior quality, and outstanding service. For more information, please visit www.angstromtechnology.com/.