AC Aiken Colon Tool Supply Extech FLIR Infrared Camera Systems Newest Distributor

PRLog (Press Release) - Jan 20, 2009 -
Dateline:  Tempe, AZ

AC Aiken Colon Tool Supply, a high end test and measurement distributor based in Tempe Arizona, is FLIR Systems / Extech Instruments (NasdaqGS: FLIR), newest distributor.  

Founded in 1970, Extech Test and Measurement Instruments (Waltham, Massachusetts) makes 15 categories of test and measurement instruments.  After, being purchased by the FLIR Corporation in November of 2007, the Extech line of test & measurement instruments has grown by leaps and bounds.  FLIR has used their innovative research and development departments to upgrade the entire Extech line of meters, including FLIR’s infrared thermal imaging cameras and imagers.  

“We felt like Extech has one of the most complete lines we have ever seen in our 17 years of test and measurement distribution”, said Jason Kaylor, VP of Sales for AC Tool Supply.  Kaylor later stated at a sales luncheon at the Keg Steakhouse (Chandler, AZ) with his sales force, “With the recent boom in infrared imaging cameras and Extech’s 38 years in test and measurement, we felt it was a natural fit to add both of these manufacturers to our current lines of test and diagnostic equipment.  We consider ourselves very lucky to be brought in to the FLIR family line and look forward to keeping pace with FLIR’s amazing growth record.”  FLIR Systems recently reported a 60% increase in profit for the 3rd quarter of 2008 and plans on announcing earnings for the 4th quarter of 2008 and complete 2008 financials on Feb 5th 2009.

The Extech Instruments Division is a manufacturer and supplier of 15 major product categories of  portable meters including multimeters, clamp on meters, electrical meters and testers, environmental meters including light meters, sound decibel meters, infrared thermometers, moisture meters, humidity meters, air flow anemometers, RPM meters, and water quality instruments. Extech already has a strong presence in the electrical, HVACR, construction, manufacturing, plant/MRO, process and automation, environmental, electronics/testing, and field service/maintenance sectors worldwide.  In the last three decades, Extech Instruments has become one of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of test equipment and portable printers making the Extech brand, regarded in many industries, as the brand of choice.

Since 1978, FLIR Systems has been the global leader in infrared thermal imaging. FLIR offers the widest selection of innovative and award-winning infrared cameras and accessories for beginners to seasoned professionals. As a FLIR company, Extech plays a key role in the U.S. distribution of FLIR infrared thermal imagers. By leveraging decades of experience growing strategic relationships with major distribution channels, Extech is accelerating access to FLIR’s innovative infrared cameras through local and online stocking distributors in U.S. markets.

FLIR Systems / Extech Instruments employs over 1700 people worldwide. In addition to the US world headquarters, Extech is affiliated with design, manufacturing and warehousing facilities in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China.

For further information, contact:  
Jason Kaylor (877) 207-1244 or jason@aikencolon.com

Christopher S. Mayes is a freelance author who has written at least eight press release articles.

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