# SPX Corporation's Radiodetection acquires Schonstedt Instrument Company

On March 1, 2018, SPX Corporation's Radiodetection business acquired Schonstedt Instrument Company, an industry leader in magnetic locators. The combination creates a stronger organization in the pipe and cable locating market.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2018-03-01
- Where: United States
- Status: completed
- Products: magnetic locators, pipe and cable locators
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md)

## Companies

- [SPX Corporation](https://endata.com/companies/3760.md) (investor)
- [Radiodetection](https://endata.com/companies/18351.md) (acquirer)
- [Schonstedt Instrument Company](https://endata.com/companies/18352.md) (target)

## Sources

- [schonstedt.com](https://www.schonstedt.com/schonstedt-radiodetection/), 2018-03-02: "We’re excited to announce that we’re becoming part of the SPX Family!"

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