We are pleased to announce that EMIC has joined forces with INSTRON. EMIC – Equipamentos e Sistemas de Ensaio Ltda based in Sao Jose de Pinhais - PR has a strong tradition in the Brazilian market since 1969, and is a supplier of electromechanical (UTS) load frames for quality control and static hydraulic systems for compression testing of concrete. The two business both under ITW (Illinois Tool Works out of Chicago, Illinois USA) will provide our customers with a broader selection of products and overall an improvement in support. We look forward to serving better our customers as a result of this new acquisition.