Radiant Vision Systems merges with Konica Minolta Sensing Americas

Radiant Vision Systems, a provider of imaging systems for scientific evaluation of light sources and displays, has merged with its sister company, Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, to form a new company.

This integration takes place on April 1, combining two companies in the sensing market. The new company, Konica Minolta Sensing Americas (KMSA), has its headquarters in Redmond, Washington, and its other primary office in Ramsey, New Jersey. In addition, KMSA has offices in mainland China and Taiwan.

The integration brings together sensing products from Konica Minolta, Radiant, Instrument Systems, Specim and Eines, including measurement products for color and appearance, light & display, surface inspection, hyperspectral imaging, gas monitoring and paint quality. 

Yuto Saitoh will serve as chief executive officer of the new company. Yuto previously served as EVP of Radiant Vision Systems, overseeing finance and human resources, and guiding Radiant's strategic planning to ensure long-term sustainable business development. Prior to Radiant, at Konica Minolta, Yuto navigated challenges and played a pivotal role in making key decisions, serving as senior manager of business planning in the sensing business. He was responsible for growth strategies that encompassed M&A and partnering activities, and portfolio management.

"I look forward to leading the integrated company," said Yuto, "by unifying our broad product portfolio and deep expertise as one team, we truly become better together and are well positioned to provide more comprehensive solutions and greater value for our customers."