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Honeywell snaps up EMS
September 1st 2011 Honeywell acquired EMS
Technologies for approximately $491
million (£307m). EMS is a provider
of connectivity
solutions for
mobile
networking, rugged mobile
computers and satellite
communications.
The acquisition will enhance
Honeywell's existing capabilities in
rugged mobile computing
technologies within its Automation
and Control Solutions business
(ACS) and satellite communications
within its Aerospace business.
"Acquiring EMS Technologies
demonstrates our commitment to
build on our leadership position in
the global scanning and mobility
industry," said Darius Adamczyk,
president of Honeywell Scanning &
Mobility. "By adding EMS
Technologies to
our business, we
will acquire
complementary rugged hand-held
and vehicle-based products and
expand our presence in warehousing,
manufacturing and port segments.
These new products and segments
will be growth drivers for our
business." |
