L-3 Nautronix Profile
1984 saw the establishment of Nautronix, the brainchild of a handful
of young engineers, in North Fremantle with a challenge to master
undersea acoustic control systems for the offshore Oil and Gas industry.
This talented Company, with a then revolutionary concept, caught
the attention of local entrepreneurs and shortly thereafter listed
on the WA Stock Exchange as Nautronix Limited. The Company went from
strength to strength over the coming years and established its credentials
in the demanding offshore environment. The acquisition of two US
based companies and the establishment of a facility in Aberdeen,
Scotland, further strengthened the Company’s ability to operate
in a truly global capacity.
It was during the mid 1990’s it was “discovered” that
many of the Company’s acoustic systems and solutions could
be easily applied in the Defence (Naval) arena. The successful award
of an acoustic range contract heralded the beginning of a new business
focus that a few years later represented over 70% of the Company’s
(global) turnover.
A transfer of ownership in 2002 saw the Company’s headquarters
move from Fremantle to Aberdeen and Nautronix became, and is today,
a publicly unlisted Company. The intent of this transition was to
refocus efforts into the offshore sector however, Defence programs
in Australia, UK and US remained as the underpinning strength of
the business.
In early 2006, L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) demonstrated
an interest in acquiring the Defence business sector (3 of the 4
Nautronix Companies) and the deal was concluded in early June of
that year. L-3 Communications was established in 1997 and is a Company
that has grown through strategic acquisitions with 2006 revenues
in excess of $US12 Billion. L-3 Nautronix represents their first
major acquisition in Australia and will present an important opportunity
for L-3 to significantly expand its Australian footprint.
L-3 Nautronix is a customer focused Company that is acknowledged
as a significant local and global leader in the provision of acoustic
systems and solutions to the Naval and maritime domains particularly
in the areas of Through-Water Communications and Portable Tracking & Positioning
Ranges. This capability extends to hydrographic system solutions
that leverage the inherent product design & development, instrumentation,
systems engineering and system integration capabilities. The promotion
of a systems integration capability has extended the Company’s
capability in the broader range of Network Centric and navigation
system programs what will broach the areas of border monitoring & protection
and homeland security. With over 20 years experience, the
Company prides itself in the capability of its people and the pursuit
of excellence in program management and engineering. These are hallmarks
of L-3 Nautronix’ operations and are fully aligned with managing
and delivering complex programs in the high technology Defence and
Undersea domains.
This latest chapter in the Company’s history has been both
an exciting and challenging turning point. From its humble
beginnings in North Fremantle to becoming an integral member of this
truly global enterprise will herald substantial opportunities in
Australia and the regional Defence sector.
Strengthening
Defence Capability Through Australian Ingenuity and Global Reach
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