It’s a good day for New Hampshire when a company crosses its southern border and brings along 500 jobs. Analogic Corp. made that move in January when it relocated from Peabody, Mass., to Salem, NH.
The privately held company, founded in 1967, designs and manufactures advanced imaging, detection and power technology for aviation security, health care and industrial markets. Its airport baggage screening systems are deployed in more than 26 countries.
Analogic executives lead a tour at the company’s new facility in Salem, where its products include an explosive detection system the company will be installing in bagging screening systems at Heathrow Airport in London. (Photo by Mike Cote)
Analogic announced in 2025 that it needed more room for its research and manufacturing operations. Its 200,000-square-foot headquarters at 9 Northeastern Blvd. is less than half the size of its former home but provides the type of space it needs.
The company celebrated its new home Tuesday with a ribbon cutting and a tour for government officials, business partners and local dignitaries, including Gov. Kelly Ayotte.
“Today represents more than a change of address, I think it’s a statement about the company and who we are,” CEO Tom Ripp said during comments addressed to visitors and Analogic employees. “I’m incredibly proud and genuinely excited to be able to call New Hampshire Analogic’s home.”
George Aitken-Davies, a board member of Analogic and managing director of Altaris Capital Partners — which acquired the company in 2018 for about $1.1 billion — talked about the company’s path over the past eight years.
“We believed that you would be able to continue and build on the company’s long history of innovation, and you’ve certainly done that,” Aitken-Davies said, noting the challenges Ripp and the senior management team have faced over the past several years, including a global pandemic, supply disruptions and funding delays.
“But you’ve delivered significant growth for this company. You’ve essentially doubled the size of the business,” Aitken-Davies said.
That’s about to happen again, he said, as Analogic creates a global security imaging and detection company through the combination of Analogic with Leidos’ Security Enterprise Solutions, Ports & Borders and Industrial Automation businesses.
The deal announced with the Reston, Virginia-based company in April is expected to close in the second half of 2026. The combined business will operate under the Analogic brand as a privately held company.
Analogic’s SeleCT Hold Baggage Screening (HBS) Explosive Detection Systems (EDS) (Courtesy)
The news followed the announcement in March that Analogic secured a contract to enhance airport security at Heathrow Airport in London, where the company will supply and install its fourth generation Explosive Detection Systems, integrating them with existing baggage screening systems.
Ayotte said she welcomed the Analogic’s arrival, noting the state’s tax advantages as a driver of attracting companies to move here.
“Over 500 excellent jobs have moved here to New Hampshire. This is a great facility,” the governor said after the tour. “They are manufacturing high-end technology products for health care, for screening at our airports, so we’re excited to have Analogic here.”
Analogic Corp. relocated from Peabody, Mass., to Salem, NH, in January. The privately held company designs and manufactures advanced imaging, detection and power technology for aviation security, health care and industrial markets. Its airport baggage screening systems are deployed in more than 26 countries.
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