English version - Hexagon Composites ASA
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COMROD COMMUNICATION <strong>ASA</strong> – LISTING ON THE OSLO STOCK EXCHANGE<br />
- introduce the Flat Pack technology for defence power supplies<br />
- maximize the synergies between the different divisions<br />
- maintain the superior quality and flexibility of products and deliveries<br />
5.5 Business Overview<br />
5.5.1 Principal activities<br />
The Company develops and manufactures tactical masts, antennas and antenna systems, power<br />
supplies, battery chargers and commercial products. The Company’s main focus is on the defence<br />
communication market. Customers within this market segment are highly demanding in terms of<br />
technical specifications, delivery precision and functional requirements. A typical project can last for<br />
several years, starting with an extensive development and/or a pre-qualification phase.<br />
The Company manufactures its products under two brand names, Lerc and Comrod. Both companies<br />
have strong international brand names, associated with high-quality and long-lasting products.<br />
Operations in Norway (Comrod AS)<br />
The Norwegian subsidiary, Comrod AS, is a supplier of antennas, antenna systems and power<br />
supplies, mainly for the defence market, but also for other maritime and commercial applications.<br />
Operations in France (Lerc SA)<br />
The Company’s subsidiary in France, Lerc SA, is a supplier of masts, antennas and industrial<br />
products. All products are sold both to the defence segment and to the commercial market.<br />
5.5.2 Product groups<br />
The Company’s main product groups are:<br />
1. Antennas and antenna systems<br />
2. Masts<br />
3. Industrial products<br />
4. Power supplies<br />
The following sections describe each product group in more detail.<br />
1. Antennas and antenna systems<br />
Comrod manufactures antennas for the defence market and for civilian/commercial use. For the<br />
defence market, Comrod also supplies sophisticated antenna systems. The manufacturing of antennas<br />
and antenna systems takes place in Norway and France.<br />
The Company provides advanced technology solutions to meet defence requirements and supplies a<br />
comprehensive range of tactical mobile antennas suitable for man-pack, vehicles and transportable<br />
remote applications. The product line of antennas for the defence segment includes combined antennas<br />
for VHF/GPS, VHF/DECT, VHF/WLAN, UHF/GPS, UHF/DECT and UHF/WLAN.<br />
For commercial use the Company supplies marine antennas for a number of different vessels, from<br />
deep-sea fishing boats, workboats to cruise and pleasure boats.<br />
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