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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Thermal Detection Limited and Thundercat Industries Limited

September 7, 2026

Benchmark International is delighted to announce the acquisition of Thermal Detection by Thundercat Industries.

Thermal Detection is an established leader in the manufacture of high-quality temperature sensors serving a broad range of industries including pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, defence, environmental, petrochemical, marine, power generation, and food processing sectors.

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Thundercat Industries acquires and permanently holds UK-based manufacturing businesses, providing long-term stability and strategic support. The company works closely with existing teams, offering guidance, investment, and operational expertise while preserving the legacy and culture that business owners have built.

Joshua Chiles, Transaction Lead at Benchmark International, commented: "Thermal Detection has established an outstanding reputation for quality, technical expertise, and customer service across a diverse range of highly specialised markets. We are delighted to have supported the shareholders throughout this transaction and to have identified a buyer whose long-term ownership philosophy aligns closely with the values and heritage of the business. We wish both Thermal Detection and Thundercat Industries every success as they embark on this exciting new chapter."

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Europe: Michael Lawrie at +44 (0) 161 359 4400 / [email protected]

Africa: Anthony McCardle at +27 21 300 2055 / [email protected] 

 

ABOUT BENCHMARK INTERNATIONAL:

Benchmark International is a global M&A firm that provides business owners with creative, value-maximizing solutions for growing and exiting their businesses. Benchmark International has handled transactions across various industries from offices across the world. With decades of M&A experience, Benchmark International’s transaction teams have assisted business owners with achieving their objectives and ensuring the continued growth of their businesses. The firm has also been named the Investment Banking Firm of the Year by The M&A Advisor and the Global M&A Network, as well as the #1 Sell-side Privately Owned M&A Advisor in the World by PitchBook’s and LSEG's Global League Tables.

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