The Swedish biotech company Biotage AB has agreed a deal to acquire Horizon Technology for USD 18.4m. Horizon Technology is based in the US and a provider of separation systems and consumables in areas such as water purification, food safety, biofuels, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and the petrochemical industry. CEO of Biotage Torben Jörgensen says that the acquisition is in line with their strategy to grow through expansion into new application areas.