Astronics Corp. has acquired privately-held Max-Viz, a developer and designer of Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS) for fixed and rotary wing aircraft through both OEM and aftermarket channels in the general aviation, commercial and military aerospace markets, for $10 million in cash.
Company officials noted that additional “purchase consideration” of up to $8 million may be paid by Astronics if Max-Viz achieves certain revenue targets in 2013, 2014 and 2015.
Founded in 2001 in Portland, Ore., Max-Viz is projecting 2012 full-year revenue in the range of $7 million to $8 million. Max-Viz’s EVS product line fuses infrared and visible imagery allowing real-time display to pilots for increased visibility in adverse weather conditions, such as darkness, precipitation, fog, dust and smoke.
“The Max-Viz acquisition fits well with our strategy to broaden our product and technology offerings to the aerospace and defense industry,” said Peter J. Gundermann, president and CEO of Astronics. “They are a leading provider of EVS technology having earned FAA certification for installation on more than 200 different fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft models across various manufacturers. We expect that Max-Viz will continue its growth through innovation, quality and its solid pipeline of opportunities.”
Max-Viz President and CEO Elliott Troutman said, “We are very pleased with the acquisition. Being a part of global aerospace leader Astronics gives Max-Viz additional financial and market strength. Going forward as an Astronics’ company, we believe the operation will be more agile in meeting evolving customer requirements and our level of innovation and development can accelerate.”
For more information: Max-Viz.com, Astronics.com
