IRD Balancing Acquires Aerotechnics Test & Calibration Services Ltd (14 Jan, 2008):

IRD is pleased to announce the acquisition of Aerotechnics Test & Calibration Services Ltd.

Aerotechnics, based in Chester UK is an ISO 9001 approved instrument test, repair and calibration facility. It has been an approved IRD service and repair centre for several years and this acquisition strengthens our service, repair and calibration resources in the UK and internationally. As well as supporting IRD products, Aerotechnics has expertise in other areas and provides service and calibration facilities for other ranges of vibration and test instrumentation.

We are committed to customer service and 2008 sees the expansion of a number of service offerings and the launch of new service initiatives.

Barry Clubbe - Managing Director of Aerotechnics Test & Calibration Services said: "Given the already close working relationship between IRD and Aerotechnics, this acquisition is a natural fit. It will strengthen the business and be to the benefit of customers.

Rick Nalley- IRD President, commented "The acquisition of Aerotechnics strengthens our UK company that supports customers in Europe, Middle East and Africa. It has benefits to our Global operations also and demonstrates our commitment to customer service"

IRD: http://www.irdbalancing.com

Aerotechnics: http://www.aerotechnics.co.uk