Avon has completed the acquisition of 100 percent of the share capital of Hudstar Systems Inc. (Hudstar) for $5.1 million in cash from existing cash resources. Hudstar is a leading Florida-based designer and manufacturer of electronic control systems used in powered and supplied air respiratory protection systems, largely for Avon’s award winning Deltair product. Hudstar is a private U.S. company and thus does not produce audited accounts. Nevertheless, based on the cost savings that are expected to be achieved, Avon expects this acquisition to be modestly earnings enhancing to the Group in its next full financial year. Commenting, Peter Slabbert, chief executive, said, “The addition of Hudstar’s technology and expertise in electronics adds to Avon’s capability and will, in addition to providing short term cost savings, provide longer term product development opportunities in this key technology area.”

Source: rubberworld.com