FLIR Systems AB, a world leader in the design and manufacturing of infrared cameras, became the majority shareholder of fellow infrared specialist CEDIP Infrared Systems. With the transaction complete the CEDIP Infrared Systems infrared camera operations will be integrated into the Thermography Division of FLIR Systems AB and trade under the FLIR brand name.

 

In broad terms the acquisition will provide greater R&D capability, enhanced core competence and greater production and distribution ability. Crucially it will allow more products and systems to be produced to serve the specific needs of customers all over the world. CEDIP Infrared Systems and FLIR Systems invest heavily in the development of both their IR camera products as well as the software. The combined operation will naturally have the same ethos ensuring a future-proof path for all customers and distributors. High-end R&D customers will however be the major beneficiaries from this move.

 

According to the company’s press release, the centre of excellence of the high-end cameras will remain at the CEDIP Infrared Systems base in France. Arne Almerfors, President of the FLIR Systems Thermography Division, commented: “The combined forces of FLIR Systems Thermography Division and CEDIP Infrared Systems will take infrared technology into a new league on many fronts and result in development excellence to the benefit of all our customers.” “The combination of the international sales network and global expertise of FLIR Systems together with the technology of CEDIP Infrared Systems, will immediately benefit all the customers and markets we serve," reported Pierre Potet, President of CEDIP Infrared Systems.