Gribbles Group applies to Commerce Commission to acquire Alpha Scientific
The Commerce Commission has received a clearance application from Gribbles Group Limited to acquire the business and
business assets of Alpha Scientific Limited.
Gribbles Group is involved in analytic laboratory analysis, diagnostic pathology, food microbiology and chemical
analysis.
Alpha Scientific is involved in veterinary diagnostic pathology, food microbiology and plant analysis.
In considering the application, the Commission’s role is to determine whether the merger has the effect of substantially
lessening competition in any market.
A public version of the application is available on request from the Commerce Commission.