Teledyne completes acquisition of imaging company FLIR

US-based Teledyne Technologies has announced it has acquired FLIR Systems — a company that specialises in the design and production of thermal imaging cameras and sensors.

FLIR is now included in Teledyne’s Digital Imaging segment and will operate under the name Teledyne FLIR.

Robert Mehrabian, Executive Chairman of Teledyne, said as a combined company Teledyne FLIR will provide a full spectrum of imaging technologies and products, spanning X-ray through infrared and from components to complete imaging systems.

Teledyne FLIR will also provide a complete range of unmanned systems and imaging payload across all domains, ranging from deep sea to deep space.

Edwin Roks, current Vice President of Teledyne and President of Teledyne’s Digital Imaging Segment, will continue to serve as President of Teledyne’s Digital Imaging Segment, which now includes Teledyne FLIR.

In addition, Todd Booth is promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for the acquired Teledyne FLIR group of businesses.

“I want to congratulate Edwin and Todd, whose promotions are very well deserved,” Mehrabian said.

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