wiredinUSA August 2014

Strategic merger

NDC Infrared Engineering and Beta LaserMike, both part of the Spectris family of companies, have merged to create NDC Technologies. The new company will offer a comprehensive portfolio of gauging solutions with enhanced cross-selling opportunities. In addition, the new operating model expands the company’s reach to better serve its customers. The corporate headquarters for NDC Technologies will be in Irwindale, California. Drew Cheshire, president of NDC Technologies, said: ”This merger supports our overall strategy to deliver the most comprehensive and highest quality measurement and control solutions on the market. It brings together two best-in-class companies, each with strong offerings directed to meet the unique needs of our target markets. “By combining these rich offerings into a single complete portfolio,

we can provide customers with a broad range of gauging systems that meet a diverse scope of application requirements. This combination will yield many synergies and benefits in the years ahead and pave the foundation for future growth.” “This merger represents the best strategic move for both NDC Infrared Engineering and Beta LaserMike, and it is the strategy that is most likely to deliver increased value to our respective stakeholders," said Ken Wright, former president of Beta LaserMike and now president of global engineering and marketing for NDC Technologies. “We are confident that the combined company, NDC Technologies, will increase our competitive advantage in products, sales distribution, and technical support, while enhancing our relationships with customers and partners.”

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