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Add-on·Aerospace & Defense/Defense Services·August 6, 2026

Industrial Control Solutions adds Modern Instrument Company

Brings a Southern California-based provider of temperature uniformity surveys and ISO-accredited calibration services for aerospace and industrial manufacturers into the LDR Partners-backed ICS platform.

Takeaways

  • Modern Instrument is a provider of temperature uniformity surveys, equipment validation, and ISO-accredited calibration services for aerospace and industrial manuf.
  • Industrial Control Solutions is acquiring Modern Instrument with backing from LDR Partners.
  • The target serves aerospace and industrial manufacturing across Southern California, US.
BuyerIndustrial Control Solutions
TargetModern Instrument
SponsorLDR Partners
TypeAdd-on
GeographySouthern California, US
IndustryAerospace & Defense
Sub-sectorDefense Services

Modern Instrument Company, a Long Beach, California-based provider of temperature uniformity surveys, equipment validation and ISO-accredited calibration services for aerospace and industrial manufacturers, has been acquired by Industrial Control Solutions, backed by LDR Partners LP.

The business is ISO/IEC 17025 accredited through Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation and performs all work in accordance with AMS 2750, the governing aerospace pyrometry specification.

"Modern is exactly the kind of business we want in the ICS family," said Matt Powers, Chief Executive Officer of Industrial Control Solutions.

Jasmine Smith, co-owner and outgoing CEO of Modern, will continue as an advisor.