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measuring system and the EquatorTM flexible gauging system, and the sup- port networks of both organizations.
“We have been converting Ren- ishaw Equator gauging systems into CMM Master shopfloor CMMs, and supporting the PH10 and SP25 solu- tions for years, so adding value to the PH20 and REVO 5-axis systems was a natural progression. We recognize the continuing advancement of this technology and plan to support other REVO sensors,” said Ernie Husted, president and CEO of Verisurf Soft- ware, Inc.
“At Renishaw, we appreciate the continued support of our product line by Verisurf. Fast and easy CMM pro- gramming along with the value-added 5-axis Spiral, Edge, and Pocket scan types add to our customer promise of
5-axis efficiency and overall perfor- mance,” said Denis Zayia, president of Renishaw, USA.
Methods Machine Tools
Set to Acquire Koch Ma-
chine Tool
Methods Machine Tools, Inc. has signed an agreement with an intent to acquire Koch Machine Tool, a machine tool dealer and Methods’ avenue into the Texas machining market since 2010.
Methods anticipates a definitive agreement by January 1, 2022. Both companies are preparing the proper structure and closing out final transac- tions to make the transition smooth for all employees and customers. Acqui- sition talks began when Mike Koch,
president of Koch Machine Tool, a 40+ year machine tool veteran, started plan- ning for retirement and word got out that he was looking for the next owner of his business. Mark Wright, president and CEO of Methods, reached out to Mike earlier this year, and the two began negotiations.
The Koch offices in Dallas and Houston will gradually become Meth- ods’ facilities, and Mike Koch has agreed to become a co-general manag- er of these locations. He is expected to remain in this position for about three years to help facilitate the acquisition. Methods will announce the other co- general manager at a later date.
“Mike and his father constructed one the best machine tool dealers on a foundation of hard work, honest deal-
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