CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Online Archive
19 April 2012
Acquisition
3D Systems Acquires Paramount Industries
3D Systems Corporation announced today that it has acquired Paramount Industries, one of the world's most experienced direct manufacturing and product development solutions providers for aerospace and medical device applications; from complete design-to-manufacturing services to the production of certified end-use parts and products.
3D Systems plans to integrate Paramount’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and advanced tooling and assembly operations with its growing on-demand direct manufacturing services. Paramount Industries maintains AS9100C and ISO 9001:2008 certifications along with an ITAR registration.
“We are honored to become part of 3D Systems, the recognized global 3D content-to-print leader,” said Jim Williams, President and Chief Executive Officer of Paramount Industries. “We expanded our reach into the growing aerospace and medical device industries with 3D Systems’ SLS® production printers. Together, we can deliver the full impact of direct manufacturing capabilities to our aerospace and medical device customers all over the world.”
“We are very pleased to add a proven direct manufacturing innovator of Paramount’s reputation, experience and scale to our rapidly growing, global network of on-demand parts services,” said Abe Reichental, President and Chief Executive Officer of 3D Systems. “With Jim Williams’ continued leadership, we are extremely well positioned to expand our aerospace and healthcare manufacturing activities and build the required infrastructure to support these significant customers.”
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