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Pearson Engineering acquires IP and assets of MineWolf Systems AG

Following the bankruptcy of MineWolf Systems AG in June 2015, Pearson Engineering is delighted to announce the acquisition of all intellectual property (IP), designs and assets of the MineWolf Systems' businesses, both in Germany and Switzerland.

Above: The MW370 is a powerful mine and route clearance platform used for clearance of landmines and designed to counter the numerous challenges faced when demining. Interchangeable attachments, including a tiller and flail, are used to optimise the platform to particular tasks and a lifter can be integrated to the rear for quality assurance.

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Pearson Engineering will combine its existing counter-mine, counter-IED, route opening and proving, combat earth moving and assault bridge launching equipment with MineWolf’s range of flail, tiller and robotic products to provide an enhanced range of  ‘Assured Mobility’ solutions to our customers.

Mr Randall Flack, Technical Director said, “MineWolf is a highly-respected brand with a loyal global user base that further strengthens our position in global markets.”

Mr Craig Priday, Managing Director said: ”The acquisition of MineWolf product IP and assets continues our tradition of investing in new and innovative counter-mine and counter-IED solutions, both for the combat engineer and for humanitarian demining.  We look forward to taking our new product range forward and to supporting the needs of MineWolf customers worldwide."

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Pearson Engineering will be exhibiting on stand B29 at Security and Policing 2016 between 8th and 10th March in Farnborough, UK to support Counter-IED and EOD applications of MineWolf systems in the urban security sector.

 

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