An award-winning Herefordshire business has announced its latest expansion as it continues to grow the business.

Madley-based ETL Systems has bought Atlantic Microwave, a company based in Braintree, Essex, whose product range fits in perfectly with the hi-tech work ETL do.

ETL design and make Radio Frequency equipment used in satellite communications and sell into markets across the world.

It was named Exporter of the Year in the latest Hereford and Worcester Chamber of Commerce Awards.

Atlantic are a leading provider of microwave components and satellite comms test equipment, so the acquisition will help increase ETL's global product range.

It has manufacturing and research and development sites in the UK, plus offices in Washington DC and Dubai, all serving customers in 112 countries.

Clients include world famous names such as BBC, CNN, Airbus, ESPN, BAE Systems and General Dynamics.

Ian Hilditch, CEO, ETL Systems, commented: “Atlantic Microwave offers a wide range of complementary RF products and a different customer base. We will be able to use our experience as a global manufacturer to support Atlantic around the world.” He added: “Atlantic is also very focused on customisation of its RF range and so it was a well aligned company to acquire.”

Based in Braintree, UK, Atlantic has specialist design, manufacture and test facilities and employs over 15 staff. Currently, the company distributes 14 different satellite communications product lines covering 10MHz to 110GHz, which includes test loop translators and satellite simulators.

With this shared focus on custom design and providing customer service that’s second to none, the acquisition will see Atlantic expanding its range of RF based products. Atlantic’s clients will also benefit from ETL’s engineering expertise covering RF, PCB and CAD design.

Geoff Burling, CEO of Atlantic Microwave, said: “We are delighted to welcome the support of ETL Systems, especially as they have a similar reputation for specialist RF design. We look forward to continuing to grow our RF testing markets around the world.”

It is business as usual as the two companies collaborate together to offer a wider product offering to both ETL and Atlantic customers.

Locally, ETL recently donated to the Madley Recreation Ground Project.