Avon Protection Systems has acquired the thermal imaging camera business argus, a subsidiary of e2v technologies plc.
argus, based in Chelmsford, UK, is a leading designer and manufacturer of thermal imaging cameras for first responder and firefighting markets.
Commenting, Andrew Lewis, Interim Chief Executive Officer, said “The addition of argus to the Group further broadens the range of products we are able to offer our customers in the key fire and first responder markets. The argus team brings a wealth of technical expertise in this area which will also generate longer term product development opportunities for the Protection & Defense business.”
“This acquisition provides us with state-of-the-art products that really fit with our current product range,” explains Gary McEvoy, Vice President of Sales for Americas, Avon Protection. “With high profile clients in the UK, the USA and Asia Pacific and established distribution channels, this is a key acquisition for Avon.”
