EuroWire November 2014

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Joining forces after merger

New coating service from Applied A new service for used fuse welding and tipping mandrels that strips worn Parylene® and Teflon® coatings and applies PTFE Natural™ coatings is being introduced by Applied Plastics Co Inc, of Norwood, Massaschusetts, USA. Featuring a smooth, anti-stick surface that withstands heat simplify catheter removal in fuse welding and tipping operations. Suitable for larger diameter mandrels 0.02" and up, the service lets users recondition rather than discard worn mandrels, which saves delivery time and eliminates grinding, especially with complex configurations. PTFE Natural™ mandrels are coated using a proprietary process that enhances the bonding surface and prevents flaking and cracking. up to 300°C continuous, with excursions to 371°C, PTFE Natural™ coated forming mandrels provide a 0.05 coefficient of friction per ASTM-1894 to

NDC Infrared Engineering and Beta LaserMike, both part of the Spectris family of companies and recognised worldwide in non-contacting measurement and control solutions, have merged to create NDC Technologies. The combination strengthens the new company’s position in the marketplace by offering a more comprehensive portfolio of gauging solutions with enhanced cross-selling opportunities. In addition, the new operating model expands the company’s reach to better serve its growing global base of customers. The corporate headquarters of NDC Technologies will be based in Irwindale, California, USA. NDC Technologies is part of Spectris PLC, a supplier of productivity enhancing instrumentation and controls, based in the UK. Drew Cheshire, president of NDC Technologies, said: “This merger supports our overall strategy to deliver the most comprehensive and highest quality measurement and control solutions on the market. companies, each with strong offerings directed to meet the unique needs of our target markets. By combining these rich offerings into a single complete portfolio, we can provide customers with a broad range of gauging systems that meet a diverse scope of application requirements. This combination will yield many synergies and benefits in the years ahead and pave the foundation for future growth.” “This merger represents the best strategic move for both NDC Infrared Engineering and Beta LaserMike, and it is the strategy that is most likely to deliver increased value to our respective stakeholders,” said Ken Wright, former president of Beta LaserMike and now president of global engineering and marketing for NDC Technologies. “We are confident that the combined company, NDC “It brings together two best-in-class

▲ ▲ The headquarters of NDC Technologies at Irwindale, California, USA

• Web the converting, extrusion, calen- dering, and non-wovens industries, delivering real-time measurement and control of key product parameters such as product thickness, coating thickness, and basis weight gauges and at-line analysers for the measurement of moisture and other key product constituents in the food, chemical, pharmaceutical, mineral, bulk materials and tobacco industries Metals: X-ray gauges for the on-line measurement of thickness, coat weight, width and optical flatness measurement for the ferrous and non-ferrous metals industries for the on-line and off-line measurement of diameter and ovality, wall thickness and eccentricity, length and speed, and other dimensional monitoring of products in the wire and cable, fibre optics, pipe and tube, building, non-wovens, paper, plastic and metals industries As part of the merger, NDC Technologies has launched its new brand identity, inclusive of its corporate logo. Solutions: For • Sensors: On-line • • Laser and ultrasonics: Non-contact gauges

Technologies, increase our competitive advantage in products, sales distribution, and technical support, while enhancing our relationships with customers and partners.” Other key strategic benefits of the merger include: Commitment to innovation: The combined company shares a commitment to delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions to address the unique needs of industry and customers Commitment to customer excellence: The new company has proven teams of talented, experienced employees and sales representatives with strong customer relationships and a commitment to customer excellence Commitment to operational ease: Integration of business intelligence systems will streamline business processes, enhance the customer experience, and make it easier for customers to work with NDC Technologies and flexibility: NDC Technologies is part of Spectris PLC, a technology-based company with over $2 billion in revenue and listed on the London Stock Exchange will • • • • Financial strength

NDC Technologies – USA Website : www.ndc.com

NDC Technologies will offer four key product groups:

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