Metalor Acquires AMI Doduco's Activities In The Americas
Neuchatel, June 10, 2010 - Metalor Technologies International SA (www.metalor.com) and Technitrol Inc. (www.technitrol.com) have acquired AMI Doduco's activities in the Americas (www.amidoduco.com).
AMI Doduco has been in the electrical contacts industry for over 85 years. The company's product lines include contact materials, semi-finished products, precision stamped contact parts and electromechanical components. Its American production facilities are located in Pennsylvania, Mexico and Puerto Rico and employ almost 400 people.
The Metalor Group with headquarters in Neuchatel, Switzerland, is specialised in the field of precious metals and related advanced technologies. Present on 3 continents, Metalor employs more than 1300 people.
This acquisition is highly complementary to the Metalor Group's existing Electrotechnics division in terms of products, customers and geographical footprint, and will confirm Metalor's position as one of the world's leading suppliers of electrical contacts.
About Metalor Technologies
Metalor Technologies is an ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 certified worldwide manufacturer of Precious Metals & advanced materials metallurgy. Founded in Switzerland in 1852, Metalor specializes in the Refining, Alloying and Manufacture of Precious Metals in a wide variety of formats. Their products include: highly engineered precious metal Powder and Flakes; Chemicals, Salts and Additives for the Electroplating of Gold, Silver Palladium, Platinum and solid precious metal formats (Bar, wire, ingots etc.). Metalor products are incorporated globally into Decorative, Electrically Conductive Adhesive and Inks, Dental Products, Electronic Devices and Contacts, PWB's, Semiconductor Fabrication and Solar Cell market segments.
For more information, contact Howard Imhof (Advanced Coatings Division Manager) Tel: 508-226-4470 x142
Metalor Technologies, 52 Gardner St., Attleboro, MA, 02703, www.metalor.com.
