Defelsko acquired its former cooperation partner Testex, Newark/Delaware, in December. Testex is the manufacturer of the Press-O-Film replication tape, a consumable used in conjunction with the PosiTector RTR probe module developed by Defelsko to determine surface profile and measure roughness. For Defelsko, the acquisition serves to ensure the long-term availability of the Press-O-Film set and other Testex products worldwide. At the same time, the U.S. measuring instrument specialist is thus rounding out its own portfolio in the field of surface inspection.
Following the acquisition, Testex will continue to operate as an independent brand under the direction of Defelsko. However, orders for Testex products will in future be processed at Defelsko's headquarters in Ogdensburg, New York, and shipped from there. To that end, Defelsko emphasizes that it will minimize the impact to customers and distributors as much as possible during the transition period. In addition, Defelsko will maintain all existing relationships with Testex suppliers. The previous pricing structure and discount conditions will also be maintained for a transition period - probably until mid-2023.