May 11, 2007 — Endevco Corp., known for its vibration, shock, and pressure sensors, is now part of Meggitt PLC’s new Meggitt Sensing Systems (MSS) division. The division has been formed by merging the Meggitt Aerospace Systems and Meggitt Electronics groups into an entity that aligns some of the most notable sensor companies with related products, services, and applications.
With centers of excellence in France, Switzerland, Spain, the U.K., and the U.S., Meggitt Sensing Systems promises to deliver more sensing solutions into the aerospace, energy, medical, industrial, and automotive sectors. The new division will be led by Dr. Richard Greaves, a 30-year industry veteran and most recently the Managing Director of Meggitt Aerospace Systems.
Endevco, which specializes in advanced accelerometers, transducers, microphones, is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2007.
Meggitt produces sensors for measuring virtually every physical parameter — acceleration, speed, pressure, force, temperature, distance, position, vibration and level – in a wide variety of applications. The company is investing substantially in MEMS.