Sarantel boosted by military order
Antenna manufacturer Sarantel, based in Wellingborough, has won a contract worth more than £3m over the next five years.
The company produces miniature filtering antennas for mobile and wireless devices.
It will manufacture its integrated SL1206 GPS antenna for a compact radio system that is embedded inside body armour designed for soldiers.
The product was developed by an unnamed European electronics company which supplies a range of defence and homeland security products throughout the world.
Sarantel said the contract "has the potential" to generate revenues in excess of $1m (£616,00) per year for more than five years. It is one of the company's largest deals to date.
David Wither, chief executive of Sarantel, said: "This is one of the most significant defence contracts Sarantel has secured to date and the third major military contract the company has won in the last four months. This deal is another great endorsement of Sarantel's technology in demanding, performance critical applications.
"This milestone contract win is expected to have a long term, material impact on our revenues."
