Tom Ripp Joins Analogic as President, Security and Detection


PEABODY, Mass., July 05, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Analogic Corporation, a leading provider of advanced imaging technologies to the medical imaging and security industries, today announced and welcomed the addition of Mr. Tom Ripp as president of Security and Detection. In this newly created position, Mr. Ripp will lead Analogic’s Security and Detection division, which is a global leader in the automated threat detection industry.

Fred Parks, president and CEO, commented, “We are excited to welcome Tom to the Analogic family and know his experience and expertise in the security industry will be extremely valuable as we continue to grow our business, find new and exciting applications for our leading-edge technologies, and deepen our relationships with customers.”

Prior to Analogic, Mr. Ripp served as senior vice president of Security Solutions at L3 Technologies and brings over a decade of experience working with OEMs, airlines, airports and regulators around the world.

“I am thrilled to join Analogic at this exciting time in the company’s history,” Mr. Ripp added. “Analogic has a legacy for innovation and advanced technology solutions and I look forward to continuing the company’s commitment to serving its OEM customers, as well as expanding and innovating its threat detection solutions in new markets.”

About Analogic

Analogic provides leading-edge healthcare and security technology solutions to advance the practice of medicine and save lives. We are recognized around the world for advanced imaging and real-time guidance technologies used for disease diagnosis and treatment as well as for automated threat detection. Our market-leading ultrasound systems, led by our flagship BK Ultrasound brand, used in procedure-driven markets such as urology, surgery, and point-of-care, are sold to clinical practitioners around the world. Our advanced imaging technologies are also used in computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and digital mammography systems, as well as automated threat detection systems for aviation security. Analogic is headquartered just north of Boston, Massachusetts. For more information, visit www.analogic.com.

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