Cooper Vision Technologies Announces of Expansion of Distribution Agreement with Allied Vision Technologies (AVT)

Ottawa, ON, Canada – Cooper Vision Technologies Inc. announced today the expansion of their distribution agreement with Allied Vision Technologies Inc. (AVT) of Newburyport, MA, USA. Cooper Vision Technologies Inc. has been successfully selling the AVT FireWire cameras since August 2008 into the Canadian market. As a result of the acquisition of Prosilica by Allied Vision Technologies in July 2008, Cooper Vision Technologies now offers the complete range from the premier manufacturer of digital cameras, including both AVT FireWire and AVT GigE Vision cameras. “We are excited and very pleased to partner with AVT, the leading camera manufacturer supplying both GigE Vision compliant and FireWire digital cameras, the two major interfaces for machine vision applications. With the launch of several new camera families adding to their already large base of existing families, combined with the flexibility of the AVT Modular design concept, results in customers having access to an unsurpassed selection of FireWire and GigE cameras” said Kevin Cooper, President, Cooper Vision Technologies Inc.

“After working with Cooper Vision Technologies for several years and seeing their potential it was a natural choice for Allied Vision Technologies to increase their role. We highly value the experience, expertise and professionalism that Cooper Vision Technologies brings to our partnership and look forward to continued growth together.” said Mike Troiano, National Sales Manager, Allied Vision Technologies Inc.

About Cooper Vision Technologies Inc.
Cooper Vision Technologies is a distributor of imaging components for the machine vision, microscopy, scientific, high-end security, military and industrial imaging markets. We offer a comprehensive line of products from industry leading manufacturers of cameras, frame grabbers, lenses, lighting, software and peripherals. Our goal is to configure solutions tailored to the customers’ applications that are cost effective, reliable and innovative. Our product knowledge, experience and commitment to technical support provide added-value in fulfilling the needs of our customers. For more information refer to www.covistech.com.

About Allied Vision Technologies Inc.
Founded in 1989, Allied Vision Technologies is a 100% subsidiary of the publicly-traded Augusta Technologie AG. AVT designs, produces and sells cameras and components for image processing in industrial and life science applications. With innovative products, superior manufacturing quality and a service-driven organization, Allied Vision Technologies is well established as a premier provider of digital camera solutions for machine vision worldwide. For more information, please refer to http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/us/home.html.