EMS Technologies, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells
wireless communications products to satellite and wireless
communications markets for commercial and defense
applications in the United States and internationally. Its
Aviation segment provides satellite-based communications
solutions for the aeronautical market. This segment also
builds in-cabin connection devices and computers to process
data on board aircraft, including rugged data storage,
airborne connectivity, air-to-ground connectivity, and data
recording and replay equipment. It offers aeronautical
antennas, aeronautical tracking products, aeronautical
telephony and e-mail services, aeronautical terminals, and
avionics data networking products. The companys Global
Tracking segment engages in asset tracking and emergency
management operations. It provides aeronautical voice and
tracking, and satellite-based machine-to-machine mobile
communications equipment and services to track, monitor, and
control remote assets. This segment also offers equipment
for the Cospas-Sarsat search and rescue system and incident
management software for rescue coordination. Its LXE
segment provides rugged mobile terminals and wireless data
networks used for logistics applications, such as
distribution centers, warehouses, and container ports. This
segment offers handheld and vehicle-mounted terminals,
wireless networks, host connectivity software, and
accessories, as well as maintenance services. The companys
Defense & Space segment provides microwave-based RF systems
and subsystems for military and defense electronics
applications. Its products are also used in various
commercial and civil ventures. This segment also offers
research and development services. The company sells its
products directly, as well as through distributor channels,
value-added-resellers, integrators, and independent
marketing representatives. EMS Technologies was founded in
1968 and is based in Norcross, Georgia.