Vaisala to divest its wind profiler business to Scintec AG

Jan 23, 2012

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Vaisala has signed a contract to divest its wind profiler business to Scintec AG in order to better focus on the core product lines in the Weather business area. The divestment is expected to contribute to increased focus in product development and customer service.

Vaisala continues to offer the world leading LAP wind profilers as components in its integrated weather and decision support system offering, but will no longer have the product in its own portfolio.

Scintec AG is located in Rottenburg, Germany. The company develops, manufactures and markets atmospheric sensors using optical, radio wave and acoustic techniques.

Further information
Scott Sternberg
President, Vaisala Inc.
Tel. +1 303 402 4784

About Vaisala
Vaisala is a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement. Building on 75 years of experience, Vaisala contributes to a better quality of life by providing a comprehensive range of innovative observation and measurement products and services for chosen weather-related and industrial markets. Headquartered in Finland, Vaisala employs approximately 1400 professionals worldwide and is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki stock exchange.