Who are ALT and MSI?
ALT, headquartered in Luxembourg, is the global leader in high-performance downhole rock property sensor systems and geoscience data processing software. Renowned for its flagship WellCAD software, ALT serves over 500 clients in more than 120 countries, pioneering digital innovation and reliability in mining, geotechnical, groundwater, geothermal, and oil and gas sectors.
MSI, based in Denver, Colorado, is a leading US manufacturer and distributor of geophysical equipment and software for subsurface investigations. With a legacy dating back to 1951, MSI specialises in slimline geophysical logging systems, rugged winches, and advanced data acquisition units, with equipment deployed in over 120 countries.
Why this acquisition matters
The integration of ALT and MSI into the IMDEX family is a strategic move that:
- Broadens IMDEX’s sensor portfolio with complementary industry-leading optical and acoustic televiewer, plus a suite of complementary rock property sensors.
- Broaden IMDEX's digital portfolio integrating industry standard WellCAD software with IMDEX digital solutions to deliver a single unified platform that drives recurring digital revenue and empowers faster, smarter decisions.
- Substantially increase the volume of orebody knowledge obtainable for customers, meeting the rising industry demand for a richer characterisation of rocks using downhole data collection.
- Expand IMDEX’s offerings in adjacent earth systems markets, including infrastructure, civil, environmental, groundwater and energy, using the ALT global channel partner network.
This acquisition enables IMDEX to deliver:
- Improved end-to-end solutions for resource companies, drilling contractors, and geotechnical clients worldwide.
- Expanded technical capability and product integration, ensuring seamless data acquisition, processing, and visualisation.
- Stronger global support through a combined network of sales, training, and after-sales service.
- Accelerated innovation in digital earth knowledge, supporting smarter, faster decision-making and sustainable growth.
Leadership Perspective
IMDEX Managing Director and CEO, Paul House, commented:
“The acquisition of ALT and MSI is another transformative step for IMDEX, strengthening our position as a global leader in digital earth knowledge and subsurface intelligence. By integrating ALT’s world-class sensors and WellCAD software package and MSI’s market-leading borehole geophysical equipment with IMDEX’s ecosystem, we are uniquely positioned to deliver actionable insights, operational efficiency, and value to our customers across the mining, geotechnical, and energy sectors. This transaction accelerates our strategy to provide a unified, open platform for earth systems data, supporting smarter, faster decision-making and sustainable growth. We look forward to welcoming ALT and MSI to IMDEX and working with them closely over the coming months.”
Our commitment to Innovation and Sustainability
At IMDEX, we remain dedicated to advancing innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. This acquisition reinforces our vision for a unified, open earth systems data platform, empowering clients to make better decisions, faster, and with greater confidence, across the mining and broader resource sectors.
What’s next?
Integration work is in progress, and customers can expect a seamless transition, enhanced support, and exciting new capabilities as we bring together the best of IMDEX, ALT, and MSI. To learn more about this acquisition and what it means for your business, please contact your IMDEX representative or visit our website for further updates.
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