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January 2016
PHOTOGRAMMETRIC ENGINEERING & REMOTE SENSING
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Teledyne Optech
announced today that the company has
completed its transition in leadership. Founded in 1974 by
Dr. Allan Carswell, Teledyne Optech is a leader in advanced
laser-based survey and digital imaging instrumentation.
Teledyne Technologies first acquired shares in the parent
company of Optech in March 2011, and Teledyne purchased
the remaining shares in April 2015. In addition, Michel
Stanier, previously EVP, Business Development, was
appointed Chief Operating Officer of Teledyne Optech in
October 2015. Following the planned change in ownership
and leadership, Don and Elizabeth Carswell, previously
President and VP Sales, will retire from day-to-day
operations.
“With the transition of full ownership to Teledyne, as well
as with an outstanding team of engineers and managers,
Teledyne Optech continues with strong leadership, ample
financial support and extensive technical capabilities,” said
Don Carswell, President of Teledyne Optech. “Allan, Elizabeth
and I will continue to be available as resources to Teledyne
Optech, but we are pleased to leave the company in very
strong hands.”
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