Smiths Group Acquires Channel Microwave

Channel Microwave recently announced that it has been acquired by Smiths Group plc, and will now operate as an independent division of Lorch Microwave Inc.

A world leader in the practical application of advanced technologies, Smiths Group delivers products and services for the threat & contraband detection, medical devices, energy, communications and engineered components markets worldwide. The Smiths Group employs around 22,000 people in more than 50 countries.

"We are proud to become a part of the Smiths family of companies, and we are committed to maintaining the sound business practices and culture that have contributed to our success to date. Our position as a leader in high performance ferrite products and sub-systems for military, space, commercial and industrial applications is now supported by the additional resources of Smiths," said Ken Boswell, Vice President and General Manager.

Channel Microwave is a California Corporation specializing in the design, engineering and manufacturing of high-precision, passive microwave components. With over 90 years of combined technical experience among the principals, Channel Microwave offers the most cost effective, yet electrically superior products available today. The company maintains a high-quality control system which is compliant with MIL-I-45208A. In addition, Channel Microwave has extensive experience with space-qualified, Hi-Rel manufacturing.

SOURCE: Channel Microwave