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France: HGH Group has appointed Vincent Leboucher as president. He succeeds Thierry Campos who is retiring after being in the post since 2001.

Leboucher, aged 40 years, graduated from the Institut d'Optique Graduate School in 2002 and joined HGH in 2003 as an electro-optics engineer. His progression within the company saw him take on the position of Head of Research & Development in 2010 and Deputy General Manager in 2018.

During Campos’ time leading HGH the company launched its Wide Area Surveillance product line and the development of its international sales with growth in Asia and North America. In 2016, HGH acquired the electro-optics test and measurement specialist Electro Optical Industries in California, US. Then in 2018 the Carlyle Group acquired a majority stake in the group.

HGH was founded in 1982. It develops and sells optoelectronic and infrared systems and software for surveillance applications, test and measurement and industrial thermography in different end-markets. The company operates two research and development and assembly sites in the Optics Valley near Paris, France and in California, US. The company provides solutions to clients across 40 countries through two recognised brands, HGH Infrared Systems and Electro Optical Industries (EOI).

France: HGH Infrared Systems is expanding its brand name across its subsidiaries around the world. It says it is developing its brand image and communication strategy to suit its position as a global leader in the optronics market as its sales grow. Asia Infrared Systems, HGH’s subsidiary in Singapore, and Electro Optical Industries (EOI), will take on the HGH identity.

In 2016 HGH acquired EOI, a producer of electro optical test equipment based in Santa Barbara, California in the US. HGH’s and EOI’s products include SPYNEL thermal cameras, blackbody sources, integrating spheres, electro-optical test benches, NVD testing solutions and thermographic scanners. They cover the whole spectrum of light from visible to infrared radiation.

‘’By opting for a harmonised universal brand, we are strengthening our corporate culture and our shared commitment across our subsidiaries. This common identity is built upon quality care, customer service and innovation values, and opens door to a dynamic and highly promising future,’ said Thierry Campos, the chief executive officer (CEO) of HGH Infrared Systems.

France: The Carlyle Group has started talks with HGH Infrared Systems to acquire a majority stake in the specialist provider of infrared technology products. The proposed acquisition will be subject to customary employee consultations and regulatory approvals. The deal is expected to be completed by the end of 2018. No value for the deal has been disclosed.

“This potential partnership with Carlyle is excellent news for our customers. It will also help HGH to move to the next level and to build on our strong international growth trajectory,” said Thierry Campos, chief executive officer of HGH Infrared Systems. He added that Carlyle’s international reach and its experience in aerospace and defence, oil and gas and energy markets would further help to develop the company.

HGH was founded in 1982. It develops and sells optoelectronic and infrared systems and software for surveillance applications, test and measurement and industrial thermography in different end-markets. The company operates two research and development and assembly sites in the Optics Valley near Paris, France and in California, US. The company provides solutions to clients across 40 countries through two recognised brands HGH Infrared Systems and Electro Optical Industries (EOI).

US: HGH Infrared Systems, the American subsidiary of HGH Systemes Infrarouges (HGH), based in Boston, Massachusetts, has just acquired Electro Optical Industries (EOI), based in Santa Barbara, in California. The new entity will be named Electro Optical Industries Inc.

EOI, a pioneer of electro-optical test instruments, has been a provider of infrared, visible and ultra violet testing and calibration equipment since 1964.

Commenting on the transaction, Thierry Campos, President of the newly formed Electro Optical Industries Inc said, “This merger will greatly enhance our development and manufacturing capabilities in the USA. It will also significantly extend our product line and service offerings to the benefit of our customers worldwide. We are very excited by this historic move which will add to our rapid expansion and will position our group as a world leader in infrared instruments and wide area surveillance systems.”