Product category:
Batteries and Chargers
News Release from: VxI Power
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 28 June 2005
Acquisition expands power supply
portfolio
Power supply manufacturer VxI Power has acquired the intellectual-property rights of Morven Electronics' complete range of products.
Power supply manufacturer VxI Power has acquired the intellectual-property rights of Morven Electronics' complete range of products, which include battery chargers, DC/DC convertors, DC/AC inverters and switch-mode and linear PSUs Morven has been manufacturing these products in Glasgow since 1992, but the business is closing as part of the retirement plans of founders Peter and Janice Newland, and production of the entire range has now been transferred to VxI's 880m2 factory in Lincoln
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 13 Apr 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
Related stories
Budget switcher takes charge of batteries
A new entry-level 45W switch-mode power supply unit that is ideal for use as a battery charger in cost-sensitive fire-panel applications.
Battery-backed switcher takes Modbus onboard
The Oracle III 200 battery-backed switch-mode power supply features a built-in RS232/RS485 interface with full Modbus functionality, allowing it to be controlled or monitored from a remote location.
Under the terms of the agreement, Peter Newland will be retained as a consultant, helping VxI with the design and development of new products for Morven's traditional markets in the marine, automotive, professional audio and telecommunications industries.
In addition, Morven Sales Manager Paul Brooks and other key staff will be working with VxI to ensure that customers continue to receive ongoing support.
Commenting on the move, VxI's Technical Director, Grant Ashley, said: "This is an important development for VxI as it gives us a much broader range of standard products, increases our customer base and further strengthens our position in the battery-management sector of the market".
VxI has enjoyed steady organic growth since it was set up in 2003 by former employees of Bulgin Power Source to design and manufacture intelligent battery-backed power supplies and custom PSUs, and the Morven range forms an ideal complement to VxI's existing product portfolio.
Orders for Morven products can now be placed directly with VxI.
• VxI Power: contact details and other news
• Email this article to a colleague
• Register for the free Electronicstalk email newsletter
• Electronicstalk Home Page
Search the Pro-Talk network of sites
