Savox Communications and STS Defence Sign Teaming Agreement to Supply Defence Communications Equipment

Kirchberg, Luxembourg, September 18, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Savox Communications UK Ltd announces it has signed a teaming agreement with STS Defence Ltd to support the supply of the ImP (IP Mobile Platform Communication System) to one of the UK’s largest Defence system integrators as part of a future UK MoD land based requirement. The Savox Communications location at York, United Kingdom, focuses on designing and manufacturing audio and data communications solutions for land and maritime military users. STS Defence, based at Gosport, United Kingdom, is a leading contract mechanical and electronics manufacturer that focuses on the low to medium volume, high reliability sector.

The teaming agreement combines the 40 years manufacturing and service record that STS Defence has in serving the military market, with the equivalent experience of Savox in the professional communications sector. Savox Communications will be the innovation and product technology lead, with STS Defence providing supply side logistics management, manufacturing expertise, service and route to market capabilities.

In the current austere environment within the UK MoD, the defence sector is looking for new levels of price performance, still combined with mission critical reliability. With its unique and innovative ImP communications platform, Savox can bring to market flexible, lightweight communication solutions that are mobile and easily deployed, thus supporting the most demanding operational requirements.

Carl Morse, General Manager of Savox Communications in York, adds. “The Defence sector is looking for rugged combat proven and scalable voice and data platform solutions. Savox specializes in Communications solutions that are modular and the hardware and software can be configured to the user’s requirements for each project and platform type. With the complementary knowledge and experience of STS Defence, we are ideally positioned to supply an integrated, capable solution that will ultimately improve the performance of the soldier in the front line.”

Richard Papanicolaou, Managing Director of STS Defence Ltd, adds, "We are delighted to have reached this agreement with SAVOX and now look forward to delivering a quality solution to this exciting opportunity. Together STS Defence Ltd and SAVOX bring complementary skills to the ImP (IP Mobile Platform Communication System) programme and an appropriate breadth of experience.”

About The Savox Communications Group
The Savox Communications Group is a group of global companies focused on providing high performance, professional communication solutions to improve the effectiveness of individuals working in hazardous environments around the world.

The Savox Communications Group incorporates the experience and pedigree of market leading companies and brands such as Savox, Lowe, Iqua, Con-Space, SearchCam, EntryLink and Delsar. It has a focus on serving the Military, Emergency, Search and Rescue, Security and Outdoor markets across the globe. Combined with locations in United Kingdom, Germany, Finland, Luxembourg, North America, Singapore and China, the Savox Communications Group provides unparalleled worldwide coverage and comprehensive sales and support to all our customers.

For more information, please visit www.savox.com

About STS Defence
STS Defence is a Manufacturing and Engineering Company providing Printed Electronic Circuit Assemblies, Wiring Harnesses, Aircraft Panels and Boxes, Mechanical Fabrication, Installation, Engineering Support and Design Services to the Defence and Aerospace markets.

STS Defence is the 1st Business in the UK to become accredited to NADCAP AC7120

STS Defence Ltd is a company within Key Technologies PLC, a specialist Engineering Group.

For more information, please visit www.sts-defence.com

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