INFICON Announces Closing of Acquisition of Adixen Scandinavia AB From Pfeiffer Vacuum

INFICON, a leading, worldwide manufacturer of instrumentation and process control software for advanced industrial vacuum processes, has closed the acquisition of Adixen Scandinavia AB from Pfeiffer Vacuum effective August 31, 2011. The Sweden-based Adixen Scandinavia AB is a global leader in leak detection with hydrogen as a testing gas. This acquisition complements INFICON's expertise in leak detection applications with potentially higher leak rates including industries such as public utilities, automotive and fuel cell technology. The two parties have agreed not to disclose financial details.

Source: INFICON Holding AG