Japan's Macnica acquires 100% stake in France's ATD Electronique

Macnica Inc., a Yokohama, Japan-based IP developer has announced the completion of the acquisition of 100% of ATD Electronique. Based in Chatou, France, ATD specialises in distribution of electronic components, in particular image sensors, optics and image processing integrated circuits, as well as multimedia equipment through its IT department.

ATD has been servicing electronic system manufacturers across Europe since its foundation in 1990, working with major suppliers such as Sony, AMS, Lynred, Corning/Varioptic. Its machine vision business has grown significantly, particularly in the fields of production line inspection systems, robotics, scientific research equipment and security surveillance systems, of which European system developers have been leading the global market in technological advancement.

The founder and president of ATD, Antoine Hide, will continue in his role in the top management position after this transfer of ownership to Macnica. Mr. Hide said that joining the Macnica group will enable ATD to enhance its system level design support for imaging applications by offering additional advanced technology such as peripheral hardware and intellectual property developed and owned by Macnica along with image sensors and relevant IC’s to support machine vision and video over IP for broadcast applications.

"We are very pleased to have ATD in our group to extend our geographical coverage and customer base in Europe" said Kazumasa Hara, President and Co-CEO of Macnica.

"ATD’s focus on technical support for semiconductor products, especially for imaging applications fits perfectly into our business strategy and will directly contribute to improved productivity at our customers through the proliferation of camera based digital transformation of factory floors," Mr. Hara added. 

ATD and Macnica will actively demonstrate ATD's product portfolio in conjunction with Macnica’s supporting imaging IP by joining upcoming trade shows such as IBC in Amsterdam and Measurement World in Paris in September.

About Macnica:

Since its establishment in 1972, Macnica Inc. has specialised in the supply of wide a variety of high-value-added electronic parts and network equipment, particularly semiconductors, to the electronics, information and communications industries. The company is justly known as a leader in the high-technology fields in which they operate.

In recent years, Macnica has expanded its line-up to provide in-depth technical support to customers in addition to the supply of electronic components and information systems. Its customers include world’s leading electrical and electronic products manufacturers. The company has its headquarters in Yokohama, and its subsidiaries are located 80 cities in 23 countries including the Japan, USA, Canada, Brazil, England, Germany, Italy, Spain, France, Israel, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, China, Singapore, Thailand, India, Malaysia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Philippines, Indonesia, Russia.

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