Sentech acquires speed sensor manufacturer, Motion Sensors

Sentech, Inc., a portfolio company of Astor Place Holdings, today announced that it has acquired Motion Sensors, a leading provider of advanced speed sensing solutions based in Elizabeth City, NC.

Established in 1970, Motion Sensors is a leading developer of state-of-the-art speed sensors. They provide their customers with world-class engineering and manufacturing capabilities across a variety of industries, including industrial, commercial aerospace, space, rail & transit and military.

This acquisition reinforces Sentech's commitment to invest and grow its industrial, aerospace and military portfolio solutions to a global customer base. Motion Sensors brings to Sentech a wealth of expertise in numerous magnetic product types including Hall Effect and Variable Reluctance technologies. By combining Motion Sensors’ capabilities along with Sentech’s, we are strengthening our position as a leader in mission critical position, proximity and speed sensor applications.

“We are very impressed by what the Motion Sensors group has been able to achieve with key strategic customers & markets and are eager to welcome them to the Sentech family”, said Bob Irving, President & CEO of Sentech. “This business perfectly complements our existing capabilities, allowing us to provide more comprehensive solutions to our expanding customer base in industrial and aerospace & defense markets."

“We are thrilled with the opportunities and synergies that this acquisition provides and look forward to a continuation of Motion Sensors’ core competency of providing high quality custom speed sensing solutions,” said Marcy Pritchard, President & Owner of Motion Sensors. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Motion Sensors will continue to operate from its Elizabeth City, NC facility.