Cork's CompuCal acquired by US firm

Blue Mountain looking to expand its European footprint

CompuCal CEO Donal Sullivan. Picture: Michael O'Sullivan

US life sciences services firm Blue Mountain has acquired Cork-based CompuCal Calibration for an undisclosed sum.

The firm, headed by Donal Sullivan, provides calibration software services to a range of sectors including life sciences, food and beverage and oil and gas.

CompuCal brings an established customer base and strong market penetration across Ireland, the UK, and broader European regions, including the DACH (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland) and Nordic markets, along with regulatory credibility and in-region implementation expertise.

CompuCal has specialised expertise in calibration workflows and supports highly regulated manufacturing environments. 

Donal Sullivan, CEO of CompuCal, added: “Joining Blue Mountain is an exciting opportunity for our team and our customers. We have built CompuCal around proven expertise in calibration and a strong commitment to customer success. As part of Blue Mountain with whom we share core values, we can extend that expertise to a broader global audience while continuing to deliver the high level of service our European customers rely on.”

Headquartered in Pennsylvania, Blue Mountain's acquisition of CompuCal will strengthen its presence across key European markets while adding extensive calibration expertise

The company is backed by Five Arrows, the alternative assets arm of Rothschild & Co and Accel-KKR.

David H. Rode, CEO of Blue Mountain, said: “This acquisition is a major step forward in expanding our global footprint and strengthening our ability to serve life sciences manufacturers wherever they operate. CompuCal brings a highly respected team, deep calibration expertise, and a strong presence across Europe. Together, we are building a truly global organisation with the local knowledge and capabilities our customers expect.” 

By bringing CompuCal into the organisation, Blue Mountain adds domain knowledge, proven best practices, and a highly experienced team with an in-depth understanding of European regulatory requirements and customer needs. This expertise enhances Blue Mountain’s ability to support the full lifecycle of regulated assets while maintaining the highest levels of compliance, quality, and operational rigour.