Two major acquisitions have expanded the presence of Moog in the precision control market. First, the company has acquired CSA Engineering, a specialist in systems for vibration suppression, precision motion control and dynamic testing of structures.
CSA’s specialized applications include ground-based test systems for space and missile hardware, tuned mass dampers for vibration control and a jitter reduction control system for the Airborne Laser optical bench.
“CSA’s engineers are recognized experts in the area of vibration and motion control,” says Jay Hennig, president of the space and defense segment of Moog. “We look forward to continued strong performance in their heritage applications along with the growth that will result from integrating their technology into Moog products and systems.”
The company also acquired QuickSet International, a manufacturer of precision positioning systems and pan and tilt mechanisms. Quickset products are used to position surveillance cameras, thermal imagers, sensors and communication antennae in military, homeland security and commercial surveillance applications.
“Technology synergies between QuickSet and Moog will increase as applications become more demanding in terms of precision pointing and systems integration,” says Robert Brady, chairman and CEO of Moog.
In addition to the acquisitions, Moog is opening a new logistics center in Abu Dhabi, UAE, adjacent to Abu Dhabi International Airport. The facility, which is scheduled to open in the Q3 of 2008, will provide rapid response support of Moog aircraft products to airlines operating in the Middle East, Southwest Asia and Northern Africa.
Source: Flight International