NDC Infrared Engineering Acquires IRM Group SA
08/16/2011 - NDC Infrared Engineering has acquired the IRM Group, a leading manufacturer of high-technology measuring systems for the metals industries.
NDC Infrared Engineering has acquired the IRM Group, a leading manufacturer of high-technology measuring systems for the metals industries.
"IRM has established a very successful business with its excellent technologies and proven product range," said Bromley Beadle, President of NDC Infrared Engineering. "Now, with this investment, combined with NDC's global measurement and control reputation, we look forward to expanding and developing IRM's market position and to lead NDC into the metals business."
"We are delighted to become part of NDC Infrared Engineering,” said Jean-Marc Philippet, Managing Director for the IRM Group. “The metals systems business is a solid market where accurate measurement is essential. Our unique technologies are designed to maintain a leadership position within the business and to provide our customers with exceptional results."
Headquartered near Liege, Belgium, the IRM Group employs about 70 people and provides a comprehensive range of products to test the flatness, width, thickness, edge profile, and coatings of metals.
NDC Infrared Engineering is a leader in the development and manufacture of measurement and control solutions for a wide diversity of manufacturing and process industries. NDC products fall into two divisions: NDC Systems - Measurement, Scanning and Profile Display & Control Systems for the web industries; and NDC Sensors - On-Line and At-Line Gauges for the Measurement of key constituents in a wide range of industries.
