Flir acquires Trafficon International

Flir Systems announced today that it has acquired the stock of Traficon International
December 28, 2012 Read time: 1 min

Flir Systems, Inc announced today that it has acquired the stock of Traficon International NV, a leader in video detection technologies for traffic applications, for approximately $46 million in cash.

Traficon, based in Wevelgem, Belgium, is a global leader in video image processing software and hardware for traffic analysis. Traficon produces intelligent technology that makes traffic safer and more efficient through solutions for automatic incident detection, traffic data collection, and intersection vehicle and pedestrian presence detection. Traficon has more than 25 years of proven field experience and more than 80,000 video-based transportation control and monitoring systems operational worldwide.

“We have shown that thermal imaging is a superior solution for monitoring traffic,” said Earl Lewis, president and CEO of Flir. “This acquisition will accelerate the adoption of Flir technology in the expanding worldwide market for video-based traffic control solutions as we utilise Traficon’s strong distribution network. Additionally, Traficon’s video analytics capabilities will be integrated into our other imaging lines of business offering enhanced functionality and the development of new applications.”

Lode Caenepeel, CEO of Traficon, said: “Traficon and Flir Systems have been working on joint projects for over a year. We see great synergies between both companies and many in­teresting possibilities for future collaboration.”

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