VIA optronics Announces Acquisition of Germaneers
Summary
“We are pleased to announce our first acquisition as a public company, following our strategy of acquiring smaller high-tech firms with specific know how and expertise that complement our own capabilities and support the expansion of our R&D organization,” said Jürgen Eichner, CEO & Founder of VIA. “We have comprehensive skills and know-how in the automotive market and provide outstanding solutions, but to date have had a limited customer base,” said Sebastian Schnabel, co-founder and Managing Director of Germaneers. VIA is a leading provider of interactive display systems and solutions for multiple end-markets in which superior functionality or durability is a critical differentiating factor. Its customizable technology is well-suited for high-end markets with unique specifications as well as demanding environments that pose technical and optical challenges for displays, such as bright ambient light, vibration and shock, extreme temperatures and condensation. VIA’s intellectual property portfolio, process know-how, and optical bonding and metal mesh touch sensor and camera module technologies provide enhanced display solutions that are built to meet the specific needs of its customers.