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Flir Buys Scientific Materials

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PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 1 -- Flir Systems Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the stock of Scientific Materials Corp. (SMC), a supplier of laser assemblies, laser components and materials, for $13 million cash. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the year. Based in Bozeman, Mont., Scientific Materials was founded in 1989 as a producer of specialty crystals for use in high-end laser manufacturing. The company has since expanded into the production of military grade laser assemblies and high quality laser components used by a variety of industrial, medical,...Read full article

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    Published: December 2005
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