Veterinary digital radiography developer Eklin Medical Systems of Santa Clara, CA, has been acquired by animal healthcare provider VCA Antech.
The acquisition is the second veterinary imaging deal for VCA Antech, which bought Sound Technologies in 2004. The firm said it plans to combine the technologies and management teams of Sound Technologies and Eklin into a single Sound Eklin division.
Sound Technologies president Steve Eyl will continue as president of the division, while Eklin chairman and CEO Gary Cantu is stepping down to focus on his family, investments, and outside board activities.
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