KULPSVILLE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Greene, Tweed, a leading global manufacturer of electrical connectors and high-performance sealing, composite, and engineered thermoplastic solutions, has acquired Lancer Systems’ product portfolio of fiber optic solutions and related intellectual property.
During the past year, Greene, Tweed’s Energy business has distributed Lancer’s fiber optic products to the oil & gas industry. This acquisition includes all of Lancer Systems’ fiber optic technology and enables Greene, Tweed to provide solutions for data transmission requirements in the oil & gas and defense industries.
Lancer fiber optic connector products are specified by leading oil & gas service companies for use in wellhead outlets and are used in other critical applications, such as rotary joints in wind turbines. The acquisition includes Lancer’s Fiber Optic Extreme®, an optical connection system that is capable of withstanding operating pressures of 25,000 psi and temperatures up to 175°C (347°F).
“The Lancer fiber optic connector product line complements our market-leading Seal-Connect® electrical connector portfolio,” said Brent Regan, Vice President and General Manager of Greene, Tweed Energy. “It allows Greene, Tweed to offer complete electrical and data solutions for a variety of applications that operate under extreme conditions, and provides the platform for rapid product development to serve the ever-increasing need for real-time data in our markets.”
About Greene, Tweed
Greene, Tweed is a leading global manufacturer of high-performance thermoplastics, composites, seals, electrical connectors, and engineered components. Combining more than 150 years of technical expertise and commercial knowledge in a variety of markets, Greene, Tweed collaborates with customers to develop engineered solutions that meet challenging performance requirements and reduce total cost of ownership.
Greene, Tweed products are sold and distributed worldwide. For additional information, call +1.281.765.4500, or visit our website at http://www.gtweed.com.
About Lancer Systems
Lancer Systems creates value solutions for challenging and harsh environment applications using composite and ceramic technologies. With engineering and manufacturing capabilities that span across our advanced weapons & components and composites business areas, Lancer delivers innovative solutions trusted by customers in the defense, aerospace, natural gas, and oil industries. For additional information, contact Lancer at 610.973.2600, or visit their website at http://www.lancer-systems.com.
