Chicago-based Silliker, Inc. (Mérieux NutriSciences) acquired Randolph Associates, Inc. and H. Randolph, Inc., Birmingham, Ala., effective Dec. 31, 2014.

“Our union with Silliker will only strengthen and broaden the services offered to you, our valued clients,” says Jayne Randolph, president of Randolph Associates. “Your confidence in the Randolph companies over the years is greatly appreciated, and the high-level services provided by the Randolph companies in the past will continue uninterrupted and unchanged.”

“We are pleased to welcome Randolph Associates, Inc. and H. Randolph, Inc. to the Mérieux NutriSciences family,” adds Jim Miller, president of Mérieux NutriSciences. “Like the late Henry Randolph, our No. 1 priority is customer service, and our newly expanded team is eager to work with you.”