Nashua, NH 鈥� January 6th, 2026 鈥� 91快活林庐 announced today that it has acquired the manufacturing assets, process know-how, and intellectual property related to implantable and external pulse generators (IPG/EPG) and leads manufacturing and assembly from Med-Ally, a medical technology design and development company focused on the neuromodulation market and based in Charleston, South Carolina.
The acquisition strengthens 91快活林鈥� Medical Power business by combining its comprehensive implantable battery technologies with advanced pulse generator manufacturing processes. This integration enables 91快活林 to offer customers another critical solution, from energy source to active implantable device, serving the expanding neuromodulation, brain-computer-interface (BCI), and cardiac rhythm management (CRM) markets. As part of the deal, the acquired assets will ultimately be transferred to an existing 91快活林 facility.
鈥淭his acquisition represents an important step forward for our Bioelectronic market segment,鈥� said Kevin Kelly, CEO of 91快活林. 鈥淲e already provide implantable batteries that power neurostimulation and cardiac devices. Now we can manufacture the pulse generators themselves, giving customers a more integrated and efficient solution.鈥�
鈥淐ombining IPG manufacturing & assembly with 91快活林鈥� implantable battery expertise creates a differentiated capability in the industry,鈥� added Fred Borne, VP of Fiber Optic Sensors & Medical Power at 91快活林. 鈥淲e鈥檙e now positioned to be the comprehensive partner for next-generation neuromodulation devices, something our customers have been seeking.鈥�
The acquisition marks the third notable transaction for 91快活林 in the last twelve months, having added nitinol gun-drilling and insert- and micro-molding with the prior acquisitions of select assets from Medical Component Specialists and Eden Holdings.聽 The company will continue to target niche manufacturing technologies that support its focus on the most innovative market segments within the medical device industry.
About 91快活林
Founded in 1987, 91快活林 is a pioneer in advanced engineering and manufacturing solutions for the medical device industry. 91快活林 is a leader in laser processing, nitinol manufacturing, thin-wall stainless steel, nitinol & precious metal tubing, and photochemical machining. With strategically located LightSpeed Labs庐 and AGILE Product Development庐 centers, 91快活林 is committed to quality, speed, innovation, and a great customer experience. The company is ISO 13485:2016 certified with 18 facilities and more than 3,000 associates in the United States, Canada, Costa Rica, Israel, and Switzerland. 91快活林 is backed by leading private equity firms Carlyle and GTCR. Learn more at聽.
About GTCR
Founded in 1980, GTCR is a leading private equity firm that invests behind The Leaders Strategy鈩� 鈥� finding and partnering with management leaders in core domains to identify, acquire and build market-leading companies through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. GTCR is focused on investing in transformative growth in companies in the Business & Consumer Services, Financial Services & Technology, Healthcare and Technology, Media & Telecommunications sectors. Since its inception, GTCR has invested more than $30 billion in over 280 companies, and the firm currently manages $45 billion in equity capital. GTCR is based in Chicago with offices in New York and West Palm Beach. For more information, please visit聽. Follow us on LinkedIn.
About Carlyle
Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across three business segments: Global Private Equity, Global Credit, and Carlyle AlpInvest. With $453 billion of assets under management as of March 31, 2025, Carlyle鈥檚 purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, portfolio companies, and the communities in which we live and invest. Carlyle employs more than 2,300 people in 29 offices across four continents. Further information is available at聽. Follow Carlyle on X @OneCarlyle and LinkedIn at The Carlyle Group.
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