MEMSIC, Inc., the leading MEMS solution provider, today announced the completion of its acquisition of selected product lines, intellectual property and fixed assets from Crossbow Technology, Inc. The transaction extends MEMSIC’s sensor integration and solution capabilities, expands its product lines, and strengthens its sales and marketing capabilities.

“This acquisition is a major milestone in MEMSIC’s strategy to move beyond component manufacturing. It offers a myriad of opportunities to develop high-end products and drive revenue and margin growth,” said Dr. Yang Zhao, President and CEO of MEMSIC. “Crossbow’s state-of-the-art technology has applications in many sectors, and its leading-edge solutions will enable us to tap opportunities in the industrial and aerospace markets worldwide. An important goal of the acquisition will be to drive down the cost of Crossbow’s products by taking full advantage of MEMSIC’s manufacturing platform in China. The acquisition will also enable MEMSIC to leverage the many financial incentives offered by the Chinese government to attract high-tech growth.”

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