Dover Acquires Criteria Labs, a Leading Provider of RF Device and Microelectronic Engineering Solutions

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Aug. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Dover (NYSE: DOV) today announced that it has acquired Criteria Labs, Inc. ("Criteria Labs"), a leader in radio frequency "RF" device and microelectronic engineering solutions tailored for high-reliability applications in the space, aerospace, defense, commercial semiconductor, automotive, and medical industries. Criteria Labs is now part of the Microwave Products Group (MPG) within Dover's Engineered Products segment.

The company's primary location in Austin, Texas, includes a large clean room dedicated to space test engineering, assembly, and packaging, and its Penrose, Colorado, facility specializes in electronic component tape and reel packaging services.

The acquisition of Criteria Labs will enhance MPG's ability to meet exacting Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) requirements which are crucial for electronic warfare and communication systems. The integration of Criteria Labs' advanced technology will allow MPG to innovate with more compact and lighter designs without compromising on performance and reliability.

About Dover:

Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with an annual revenue of over $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 65 years, our team of approximately 25,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV."

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