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Vanderlande Acquires Optosecurity, Strengthening Airport Automation Efforts

Vanderlande Acquires Optosecurity, Strengthening Airport Automation Efforts
Vanderlande's Optosecurity business unit introduced remote screening to the connector facility at Brussels Airport in 2015. Photo: Vanderlande

Baggage handling system provider Vanderlande has acquired Canadian software firm Optosecurity in a deal that strengthens its ability to provide customers with integrated passenger screening processes at airports.Terms of the deal, which closed in late June, were not disclosed.Netherlands-based Vanderlande is known for its automated baggage handling systems, typically used for checked bags upon departure and arrival at airports, and the company is also offering automated passenger checkpoint systems for speedier and more efficient handling of carry-on bags and parcels.Optosecurity’s…

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