Business Editor
Atlanta, March 10, 2008 (Business Wire) --
Gravograph/Technifor (website: www.gravograph.com / www.technifor.com) has acquired Vision Numeric, a leading CAD/CAM software developer based in Lyon, France, specializing in artistic engraving. Vision Numeric creates complex graphics using marking applications that range from simple to highly sophisticated.
Gerard Guyard, Chairman and CEO of Gravograph/Technifor, stated, "Vision Numeric is a leading provider of graphic design marking machine software for professional markets. Our synergy will bring significant advantages to all our customers. The addition of this renowned company solidifies our leadership position in the engraving and marking industry and adds valuable support to our development plans in personalized identification, signage advertising, product tracking, and 3D CAD/CAM markets. Gravograph and Technifor operate in 22 countries; Vision Numeric also conducts international business through various global offices."
Gerard Guerin, Senior Executive Vice President of Gravograph/Technifor, said, "This strategic alliance brings together multi-talented professionals in hardware and software development." Philippe Blache, Executive Vice President of Vision Numeric, added, "Vision Numeric provides innovative, high-quality modern solutions to numerous markets, establishing its brand. Due to this acquisition, both companies' technical expertise and products will further develop within their shared markets. Additionally, this acquisition will drive the development of new applications, promoting business growth."
Guyard remarked, "We have achieved synergies in hardware, software, consumer goods, technical services, markets, and geographical regions. This allows our three companies to work closely together, providing shared benefits to every customer in the engraving and marking industries. These companies have achieved leading positions by offering innovative, high-quality modern solutions. We aim to consolidate our market leadership by producing world-class products, providing top-tier technology and customer service."
About VISION NUMERIC
Vision Numeric (website: www.type3.com), headquartered in Lyon, France, is a leading CAD/CAM software developer specializing in industrial engraving. Established in 1988, it is a global leader in artistic engraving CAD/CAM software, providing powerful software across various production industries for designing graphic objects and print engraving.
About GRAVOGRAPH
Gravograph (website: www.gravograph.com), founded in 1938 with headquarters in Duluth, Georgia, USA, is a global leader in the engraving and permanent marking industries. Gravograph operates in 50 countries, holding approximately 30% of the global market share, and is the sole provider of comprehensive global engraving technology solutions.
About TECHNIFOR
Technifor (website: www.technifor.com), established in 1981 with headquarters in Lyon, France, provides equipment, software, and services for the permanent marking and tracking of parts in automotive, medical, aerospace, and other industrial applications, and is a leading company in this field.
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Contact Information: Gravograph
United States
Jon Lawry, +1-770-623-0331
Source: Marking Machine Network http://www.technifor.cn/