In-Place Machining Company Acquires East Coast Metrology

In-Place Machine Company (IPM) announces the acquisition of East Coast Metrology (ECM) as part of a long-term growth strategy to expand reach and service offerings to customers and prospects across the U.S. and Canada. IPM provides onsite machining, diamond wire cutting, drilling, alignment and measurement services. According to IPM, the experience, knowledge, precision metrology and calibration expertise will increase the capabilities of IPM’s Measurement and Alignment Services Division and serve a multitude of industries.

Dean Flint, president and CEO of In-Place Machining Company, says, “[East Coast Metrology’s] experienced, high-caliber group of engineers and expertise in the metrology and calibration space, as well as their company culture and dedication to customer service, make them a perfect fit for our customers and for our growth strategy.”

Gary Confalone, former owner and president of East Coast Metrology. “It was very important to me that we partner with a company that understands the many benefits of metrology and calibration and is committed to investing in the technology and, more importantly, in our people.”

East Coast Metrology is a full-service, contract-measurement company specializing in 3D scanning and modeling, reverse engineering and design, training and certification, instrument calibrations, equipment rentals, integration and alignment services. Headquartered in Topsfield, Massachusetts, ECM hosts an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory where it performs instrument calibrations, repairs and CMM part inspection and programming. ECM has an additional office in Wixom, Michigan and capabilities in Canada and Mexico.  

ECM joins Exact Metrology and Oasis Alignment Services in IPM’s growing Measurement and Alignment Services Division. Exact Metrology, an ISO 9001:2015- and AS 9100 Rev D-certified company, also provides contract measurement and 3D scanning services, as well as metrology equipment solutions, and hardware and software rentals. Oasis Alignment Services is a leader in precision machine alignment and mechanical services.