# Gooch & Housego acquires Gould Fiber Optics

Gooch & Housego (G&H) has acquired Gould Fiber Optics, a US fiber optic components specialist, to strengthen its position in fused fiber optic technology and gain access to US Aerospace & Defence customers.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2018-09-12
- Where: Baltimore, MD, United States
- Status: completed
- Products: fiber optic components, polarization maintaining fiber components
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Gooch & Housego](https://endata.com/companies/34282.md) (acquirer)
- [Gould Fiber Optics](https://endata.com/companies/34283.md) (target)

## Sources

- [gophotonics.com](https://www.gophotonics.com/news/details/1249-gooch-housego-acquires-fiber-optic-components-pioneer-gould-fiber-optics), 2018-09-12: "This acquisition will strengthen G&H’s position as the world leader in fused fiber optic technology and provides enhanced access to strategic US Aerospace & Defence customers."

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