Rebrands RAPID as Rapid, a Proto Labs Company
MAPLE PLAIN, MN, Dec 4, 2017 – Proto Labs announced that it has completed its acquisition of privately held company Rapid Manufacturing Group, LLC (RAPID). RAPID is a New Hampshire-based custom parts supplier specializing in quick-turn sheet metal fabrication and CNC machining. With the acquisition, Proto Labs will be able to offer its customers another quick-turn manufacturing service while expanding its CNC machining capabilities.
This expansion of Proto Labs’ services and capabilities reinforces its promise to customers to continue to seek ways to further optimize product development and improve supply chain efficiencies through a variety of digital manufacturing methods. The company currently employs approximately 300 people, and will expand Proto Labs’ team to more than 2,000 employees worldwide.
Proto Labs acquired RAPID for an aggregate purchase price of $120 million consisting of $110 million in cash and $10 million in Proto Labs stock. RAPID’s 2017 annual revenue is forecasted to be approximately $45 million.
Effective today, RAPID will start operating under the name “Rapid, a Proto Labs Company.” Over time, it will transition to operating solely under the Proto Labs brand.
About Rapid, a Proto Labs Company
Rapid, a Proto Labs Company is a quick-turn manufacturer of sheet metal and CNC machined parts. The company has built a reputation of providing customers quotes within a day, and delivering prototype and low-volume production parts to customers fast. Since it opened its doors in Nashua, NH in 2001, the company has grown to over 300 employees with three manufacturing facilities.
Visit rapidmanufacturing.com for more information.
About Proto Labs
Proto Labs is the world’s fastest digital manufacturing source for rapid prototyping and on-demand production. The technology-enabled company produces custom parts and assemblies in as fast as 1 day with automated 3D printing, CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and injection molding processes. Its digital approach to manufacturing enables accelerated time to market, reduces development and production costs, and minimizes risk throughout the product lifecycle.
Visit protolabs.com for more information.
