20 May 2011

Sarantel Group PLC

Production orders from Selex and Thales

Sarantel Group PLC (AIM: SLG, 'Sarantel' or 'the Group'), a leading manufacturer of high-performance, miniature filtering antennas for mobile and wireless devices, has received production orders for its 2nd generation rugged GeoHelix GPS antenna for use in military equipment from Selex Communications, a Finmeccanica company, and Thales UK Ltd.

Selex will use Sarantel's 2nd generation rugged GeoHelix GPS antenna in its Selex Communications Soldier System Radio Plus Radio (SSR Plus). This order follows the successful conclusion of the development deal announced in November 2010. Thales will incorporate Sarantel's 2nd generation active antenna into a body-worn soldier navigation device.  

Sarantel's rugged antenna series are specifically designed to exploit the benefits of the Sarantel GeoHelix technology and meet the demanding requirements of military and industrial applications. The antennas are packaged in rugged, all-weather housings and use industry-standard connectors systems in order to add value to the customer applications.

David Wither, CEO of Sarantel, said:

"We are delighted to announce the next phase of our relationship with Selex Communications and this latest contract with Thales UK. These two deals will have a material impact on our revenues and further expand our penetration of the military sector outside our traditional market in the USA, demonstrating our potential to drive further growth in high value products."

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About Sarantel

Sarantel is a leader in the design of high-performance miniature antennas for portable wireless applications. Sarantel's revolutionary ceramic filtering antennas offer dramatically improved performance over existing antenna designs, resulting in a clearer signal, better range and a 90per cent reduction in the amount of signal radiation absorbed by the body. Because of their smaller size and higher capabilities, Sarantel's antennas enable manufacturers to create innovative wireless products for the GPS, WiMax, Satellite Radio and Satellite phone markets.

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About Selex Communications

SELEX Communications, a Finmeccanica Company, is a global supplier of advanced communication, navigation and identification solutions to protect communities and critical national infrastructure. With over 100 years of experience and driven by a relentless quest for innovation, the company delivers advanced, secure, integrated and interoperable networked solutions for governmental, civil and military applications. 

SELEX Communications represents the convergence of all of Finmeccanica's manufacturing activities in the telecommunication sector.  Our history is about telecommunication solutions, for all activities and requirements.  We belong to a larger family, the "SELEX" family, which summarizes Finmeccanica's defense electronics activities.

SELEX Communications employs about 4.400 people. Headquartered in Italy and with worldwide offices and facilities, SELEX Communications has the global presence to provide its customers with the solutions and support they need - anywhere, anytime

About Thales Group

With operations in 50 countries and 68,000 employees, Thales is a world leader in mission-critical information systems for defence and security, aerospace and transportation.

Building on its expertise in the most sophisticated technologies and large-scale software systems, Thales is stepping up to the security challenges of its customers in an increasingly complex world. With its global network of 22,500 high-level researchers, Thales has earned particular recognition for its ability to develop and deploy dual civil and military technologies. Leveraging its international operations and spanning the entire value chain from equipment to systems and services, Thales is playing a pivotal role in making the world a safer place