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Business Analysis: Flir Systems

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Flir systems began in 1978 developing airborne infrared systems. From the company’s inception it rapidly expanded by acquiring other infrared and technology company’s. The company was originally based in Tigard, Oregon but moved to Portland in the mid 1990’s. The company now provides low cost and quality infrared technology to both the civilian world and the military. The buying of the Swedish company Agema in 1998 and the acquiring of the Boston based Inframetrics in 1999 helped Flir gain success in thermal imaging market. Together these two companies represented over 60 years developing infrared cameras and applying their thermography expertise to military projects. In 2003 Flir then acquired Indigo Systems, this company also produced its own infrared systems, including detectors and camera cores. …show more content…

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