Vaisala, a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement and a pioneer in its field, recently acquired the U.S. based Quixote Transportation Technologies, Inc. (QTT) in late December 2009 to grow its presence in the global road weather and information technology business. These consolidation activities are planned to be completed by October 2010.

To achieve synergy targets related to the acquisition, Vaisala is consolidating its manufacturing, depot and data services, and finance activities currently located in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, St. Louis, Missouri and Durham, North Carolina. The former QTT manufacturing and finance functions will be transferred to Boulder Operations in Colorado, and the service functions to Boulder Operations and Boston Office, Massachusetts. According to the company’s press release, these moves are intended to improve operational efficiency, quality and customer service.

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