The Savant Group, a consortium of internationally recognized companies providing innovative products and services to the lubrication, transportation, energy, and manufacturing industries, announces the acquisition of Excell, LLC, a local manufacturing company of high precision machine parts. Excell’s master journeymen and expert machinists provide a full range of machining services including CNC milling, turning, and boring of both metal and plastic components.
 
With this acquisition, the Savant Group will consist of five companies, Savant Labs, Institute of Materials, Tannas Company, King Refrigeration and now Excell Manufacturing, Inc.  
 
Today, Excell manufactures precision components for laboratory instruments produced by Tannas & King.  “We have long respected the fine craftsmanship of the Excell team and this acquisition is part of a long term strategy to become more vertically integrated while expanding our product portfolio to better serve not only our current industries but other industries as well,” said Rebecca Cox, President of the Savant Group companies.  With a strong reputation in the tri-city region, Excell Manufacturing will broaden its customer base as a member of the Savant Group.
 
Excell Manufacturing will retain all employees under the continued leadership of Scott Johnson, past owner.  “We are very excited to join the Savant Group team and contribute to its continued success and growth,” said Scott Johnson, now Director of Machining Operations.
 
For more information about Excell Manufacturing visit ExcellMfgInc.com or contact Cindy Esler, Senior Communications Specialist, at cesler@savantgroup.com. 
 
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About SAVANT GROUP

Established in 1969, the Savant Group is a consortium of internationally recognized companies providing innovative products and services to the lubrication, transportation, energy, and manufacturing industries.  The multidisciplinary expertise provided by the Savant Group enables customers to evaluate performance, monitor quality, perform research, and develop solutions for the technical advancement of lubricants, fuel, fluids, and related products.
 
Savant Labs (SavantLab.com) – An independent testing laboratory and research center specializing in standardized and custom-designed testing with a focus on data quality and interpretation, innovation, and exceptional customer service.
 
Tannas (TannasKing.com) – Developer and manufacturer of advanced laboratory instruments for analyzing the properties and performance of fluids and materials.
 
King Refrigeration (TannasKing.com) – Manufacturer of low-temperature laboratory instruments requiring development and application of advanced refrigeration design.
 
Institute of Materials (InstituteofMaterials.com) – Publisher of the world's largest independent database of engine oil test data. Reliable, unbiased data is readily available on the physical, chemical and performance characteristics of engine oils collected from the worldwide marketplace. 
 
Excell Manufacturing, Inc. (ExcellMfgInc.com) - A manufacturer of precision parts, offering CNC milling, turning, and boring of metals and plastics for use in premier instruments and equipment.