Previan acquires Sensor Networks
08/08/2023
Canadian company Previan has announced the acquisition of Sensor Networks Inc (SNI), a leading provider of sensing tools and technologies that enable the inspection and remote monitoring of safety-critical components with increased productivity. As a result of the transaction, SNI will officially become part of the Previan Group and will see its non-destructive testing (NDT) solutions powered through the Eddyfi Technologies business unit.
Specifically, all of SNI’s people and technologies will be added to Eddyfi Technologies’ portfolio. Eddyfi Technologies will be responsible for promoting the Sensor Networks brand in major industries where it is well established, including energy, power generation, aerospace, defence, rail and manufacturing. Within Eddyfi Technologies, SNI’s conventional and phased array ultrasonics probes, permanently installed ultrasonic testing (UT) corrosion monitoring systems and remote visual inspection (RVI) instruments will be added to the solutions range and complement the offering of high-performance NDT technologies.
Martin Theriault, Founder, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chairman of Previan, said: “Sensor Networks is a fantastic addition to Previan. There is a great fit between us, as we both value innovation and technological leadership and base it on strong customer intimacy and intricate knowledge of the challenges that plague infrastructure and critical assets worldwide. We are obviously excited to add the SNI solutions to our Eddyfi Technologies unit. Additionally, adding the high-end SNI expertise to Previan and the potential it should also add to NDT Global (NDTG) was a huge driver in this transaction. NDTG is the technology expert in the in-line inspection (ILI) space. Enhancements to the UT, phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) and acoustic resonance technology (ART) sensing capabilities will further improve NDTG’s overall solutions. All in all, I firmly believe that Previan is the perfect home base for SNI’s next phase of life.”
