ST. LOUIS – Viasystems Group has completed its merger with Merix Corp.
The combined company will be named Viasystems Group Inc. and will maintain its headquarters in St. Louis. It is expected to have approximately $745 million in annual revenue.
The company’s shares are now active on Nasdaq under the trading symbol VIAS.
“With the addition of Merix, we now have the capability to manufacture high layer count PCBs using leading-edge technology in both North America and Asia. In addition, the combined company now has the ability to respond better to the rapid prototyping and quick-turn requirements of our customers globally,” said Viasystems CEO David M. Sindelar.
Three Merix board members have been appointed to the board of Viasystems: Michael D. Burger, former president and CEO; Kirby A. Dyes, and former chairman William C. McCormick.