FLIR Systems acquires CEDIP

FLIR Systems AB has become the majority shareholder of fellow infrared specialist CEDIP Infrared Systems.

The CEDIP infrared camera operations will be integrated into the thermography division of FLIR Systems AB and trade under the FLIR brand name.

FLIR Systems will now have the capacity to develop R&D systems that are application-specific with a greater range of cooled detector combinations. The centre of excellence of these high-end cameras will remain at the CEDIP Infrared Systems base in France.

"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," said Arne Almerfors, president of the FLIR Systems Thermography Division.

"Teaming up with FLIR Systems Thermography Division is a great opportunity for the development of CEDIP Infrared Systems' high-end thermography products. 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," said Pierre Potet, president of CEDIP Infrared Systems.