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Hexagon Metrology acquires Romer S.A
10/09/2004
on September 10, 2004
Hexagon has completed the acquisition of Romer S.A. located in Central France (France). With that transaction, Hexagon enters the field of technology of portable articulated arms. Romer S.A. manufactures and markets, with trademarks Romer and armpit, machines coordinate measurement (CMM) in the form of portable articulated arms equipped with laser sensors or probes, and also an expansion of laser tracking system to increase the measurement volume and flexibility.
Systems of measurement in the form of portable articulated arms have many utilities markets automobile, aerospace and industry in general. They are useful in applications such as large aerospace assemblies, especially when it is more practical to bring the machine to the piece that having to take the piece to the measuring machine.
Per Holmberg, Chairman of Hexagon Metrology Europe says: "this acquisition is strategic for our continued expansion in the field of metrology." "The portable articulated arms represent a complement to the current set of Hexagon Metrology products and Romer brand is strong and known internationally".
Romain Granger of Romer SA points out: "join the Group Hexagon Metrology reinforces our activity at the global level and will provide us with the necessary resources to grow." "With the financial support and management of Hexagon, we can ensure very innovative products to meet the specific requirements of our customers production of a more efficient way.
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