GE Inspection Technologies completes acquisition of Phoenix X-ray
12/11/2007
Acquisition expands GE Inspection Technologies' X-ray offerings to include 3D CT, micro- and nano-technology systemsGE Inspection Technologies, a unit of General Electric Company, has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Phoenix X-ray, a leader in high-resolution computed tomography (CT)/X-ray technology used in non-destructive testing applications. The transaction, the terms of which are not being disclosed, was completed upon receipt of required regulatory approvals.
The acquisition broadens GE's offerings for NDT customers in various industries, including aerospace, power generation, oil & gas and automotive, by adding Phoenix X-ray's innovative 3D CT, micro- and nano-technology systems to GE Inspection Technologies' current X-ray and NDT portfolio. In addition, Phoenix X-ray's customers in both the industrial and microelectronics segment will benefit from GE's global presence, technology depth and broad range of NDT products, systems and services.
"Phoenix X-ray is a natural expansion of our Inspection business," said Caroline Reda, President & CEO of GE Inspection Technologies. "Phoenix X-ray has a strong reputation in non-destructive testing and will enhance GE's technology capabilities in X-ray testing machines. Adding CT capability to the product line is consistent with our mission to provide customers with a broad portfolio of high-tech and valuable non-destructive testing solutions."
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