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Accelerometers and Vibration Sensors
News Release from: Endevco
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 18 November 2004
Acquisition to expand sensors expertise
Meggitt is to acquire Wilcoxon Research, a leading supplier of quality vibration sensors and accessories to the industrial market.
Endevco's parent company, international aerospace, defence and electronic sensors group Meggitt, has agreed to acquire Wilcoxon Research, a leading supplier of quality vibration sensors and accessories to the industrial market Wilcoxon will become part of Meggitt's Electronics Division, currently led by Endevco, the world leader in mission critical sensors for the aerospace, transportation and medical markets
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 31 Mar 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Wilcoxon, a privately held, Maryland-based company, has developed and manufactured sensors and wireless networks for industrial condition monitoring applications for over 40 years.
With a complementary product portfolio that includes low cost industrial accelerometers and laboratory and test instrumentation, Wilcoxon will enhance Endevco's existing capabilities in sensor design and applications, uniquely positioning the company to provide customers with a broad range of high quality, cost-effective sensing alternatives.
"The acquisition of Wilcoxon is a key element in our growth strategy, bringing the latest in material and network sensing technology and an excellent reputation for high quality, service and value", said Robert Meyer, President of Endevco Corp.
"Endevco and Wilcoxon's combined resources, human capital and intellectual property create one of today's largest and most technologically innovative providers of sensor solutions".
"Customers of both companies are expected to enjoy compelling benefits as a result of this acquisition".
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