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Sentech, a Portfolio Company of Astor Place Holdings, Acquires the Assets of Xensor, LLC

WILLOW GROVE, PA—Sentech, Inc. (“Sentech”), a manufacturer of position sensor solutions, has announced the acquisition of the assets of Xensor, LLC (“Xensor”).

Established in 1965 and based in Hatfield, Pennsylvania, Xensor designs and manufactures motion sensors primarily used in factory automation and general industrial applications.

The acquisition reinforces Sentech’s commitment to grow its industrial portfolio by expanding innovative solutions to its global customer base. Xensor brings to Sentech a wealth of expertise in numerous magnetic position technologies including Hall Effect, Inductive Pickup, and Proximity sensors. By integrating Xensor’s capabilities into its own, Sentech aims to further solidify its position as a leader in state-of-the-art sensor technologies.

“This acquisition marks an exciting new chapter in Sentch’s journey of growth and innovation.” said Bob Irving, President & CEO of Sentech. “Xensor’s product breadth perfectly complements Sentech’s existing offerings, allowing us to provide more comprehensive solutions to our expanding customer base in both industrial and aerospace markets.”

“We are pleased and proud to hand Xensor’s business off to the good folks at Sentech. They’re well-positioned to continue serving our customers with a commitment to quality and an expanded set of product offerings,” said Jonathan Goldstein, Managing Member of Xensor, LLC.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The businesses expect to consolidate operations in Sentech’s Willow Grove, PA facility in the second quarter of 2024.

McDermott Will & Emery LLP served as the legal advisor to Sentech.

About Xensor LLC
Xensor LLC has been a full-line supplier of motion sensors for standard and custom applications for nearly six decades. Xensor sensors are designed and manufactured in-house to address low-to-high-volume OEM requirements and to withstand even the harshest industrial conditions. www.xensor.com

About Sentech, Inc.
Sentech is a leading provider of sensor solutions for a wide range of industries, including industrial, aerospace, and defense, and space. With a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, Sentech delivers high-quality sensor products and services to customers worldwide. www.sentechsensors.com

About Astor Place Holdings
Astor Place Holdings is the private investment arm of Select Equity Group, L.P. Astor Place deploys patient capital in partnership with exceptional management teams to drive long-term value creation in lower middle market North American companies. www.astorplaceholdings.com