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M&A Deal Summary

AMETEK Acquires Vision Research

On June 12, 2008, AMETEK acquired electronics company Vision Research

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is AMETEK’s 5th transaction in the Electronics sector.
  • This is AMETEK’s 18th transaction in the United States.
  • This is AMETEK’s 2nd transaction in New Jersey.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2008-06-12
Target Vision Research
Sector Electronics
Buyer(s) AMETEK
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Vision Research

Wayne, New Jersey, United States
Vision Research Inc. of Wayne, N.J., a manufacturer of high-speed digital imaging systems for motion capture and analysis, has been bought by Ametek Inc. of Paoli, Pa. The latter, a provider of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices, will incorporate the products of the former into its aerospace and defense, general industrial, and research and development product lines. Vision Research prides itself in the high resolution of its images, the power of its software, the reliability of its products and its high level of attentiveness and dedication to its customers.

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Buyer

AMETEK

Berwyn, Pennsylvania, United States
Category Company
Founded 1930
Sector Test/Measurement Equipment
Employees21,500
Revenue 6.9B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to AMETEK's headquarters in Berwyn, Pennsylvania.
Entrance to AMETEK's headquarters in Berwyn, Pennsylvania.

AMETEK is a global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices. AMETEK was founded in 1930 and is based in Berwyn, Pennsylvania.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 21 of 74
Sector: Electronics M&A 5 of 7
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 17 of 67
State: New Jersey M&A 2 of 3
Country: United States M&A 18 of 60
Year: 2008 M&A 4 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-04-14 Reading Alloys

Robesonia, Pennsylvania, United States

Reading Alloys produces specialty titanium master alloys and highly engineered metal powders used in the aerospace, medical implant, military, and electronics markets.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-11-03 Muirhead Aerospace

London, United States

Muirhead Aerospace Ltd. a manufacturer of motion technology products and a provider of avionics repair and overhaul services for the aerospace and defense markets. Muirhead Aerospace’s motion control products are used in many applications including fuel controls, flight controls, power systems and guidance systems on a wide variety of aircraft, land vehicles, ships and missile.

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