Bowers Metrology Acquires Baty International

Bowers Metrology, the world’s foremost bore gauge manufacturer and leader in the field of precision measuring solutions, has today announced its acquisition of privately held, Baty International, one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of optical-based measuring instruments and gauging products.

This acquisition will enable Bowers to build on Baty’s existing position in the non-contact, vision-based measurement systems market.

Steve White, Chief Executive of the Bowers Metrology Group, stated “Our strategic acquisition of Baty International will further expand Bowers’ leadership position in the Metrology marketplace while strengthening our relationship with our customers.  We will be able to significantly expand our vision-based measurement systems product line as well as complement our existing bore gauge and micrometer ranges.  We are excited about the opportunity to leverage one of the broadest portfolios of vision-based measuring solutions, along with one of the most well-known brand names, in order to enhance our existing market position.”

“This is a great strategic move for Baty; I am excited about what we can now achieve from within the Bowers organisation.  Both companies are committed to providing the highest levels of product quality, customer service and technical expertise”, commented Geoff Jackson, Managing Director of Baty International. “I am sure the combined teams will be a powerful force in the Metrology market place.”

About the Bowers Metrology Group
The Bowers Metrology Group specialises in delivering a full and comprehensive range of precision measuring solutions to some of the most competitive and demanding shop-floor environments.  Over the years, Bowers has proven its success with rapid, sustained growth and now prides itself on being the world’s leading bore gauge manufacturer; in terms of both production volume and breadth of product range.

Bowers’ vision for the future is clear: to develop its position as a total metrology solutions provider, offering its customers a full range of products and services that are born from its continued investment in both people and technology

About Baty International
Established since 1932 in the United Kingdom, Quality Measurement Limited, better known under its trade name, “Baty International” or “Baty” for short, has over 75 years of history as one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of optical-based measuring instruments and gauging products.  Baty’s product range includes: 

• 3-dimensional, camera-based, non-contact Co-ordinate Measuring Systems
• 2-dimensional, non-contact Optical Profile Projectors
• The Harpenden Skinfold Caliper (to estimate body fat), recognised as the industry standard for many years,
• Dial gauges and other gauging products.

Baty also services and calibrates contact and non contact dimensional measuring equipment.  Baty has a worldwide distribution network, and a diverse clientele.  Baty products are for industrial, manufacturing and professional use, on the shop-floor, in tool rooms, and in other areas where precision measurement is critical.
 

Published on March 10, 2010 11:03 updated on July 15, 2010 11:18