ITT Exelis expands - UPI.com MCLEAN, Va., April 13 (UPI) -- A British provider of high-voltage power supplies for instrumentation has been acquired by ITT Exelis as part of the U.S. company's growth strategy. Applied Kilovolts Group Holdings, Ltd., whose products are for medical, scientific, pharmaceutical and food safety instruments, becomes a part of the Exelis Geospatial Systems division. ITT Exelis -- an aerospace, defense and information solutions company -- is a prime developer and producer of advanced power supplies through its power solutions business area. "The acquisition of Applied Kilovolts extends our technical capability, global presence and customer base," said Ron Gordon, general manager of the Exelis power solutions business. We believe this company and its employees are an excellent fit with the Exelis organization and will complement our current position as a technology leader and supplier to the commercial analytical instrumentation market. ITT Exelis said product of Applied Kilovolts marketed under that name and also Brandenburg will continue to be marketed under those brand names.