The acquisition is expected to be completed in the short term and is still subject to the legally required consultation and notification procedures.  With this transaction, Basler continues to consistently expand its direct business in Europe. Moreover, the company takes another large step within its transformation strategy to a full-range provider.

Advanced Technologies has been distributing image processing components and solutions for various industries for more than two decades. The company, located near Milan, Italy, successfully distributes a very broad portfolio of vision components from various manufacturers, supporting customers both in the pre-sales phase with tests and feasibility studies and in the after-sales phase with highly specialized customer care. With 22 employees, the Italian office will further strengthen the development of Basler AG's sales activities in the EMEA region.