HR Smith Group of Companies
HR Smith Group of Companies
Since its formation in 1966, the HR Smith Group of Companies has opened up a whole new horizon of advanced technology through its expertise in radio frequency technology, specialist materials and electronic engineering. The Group comprises the following individual companies.
HR Smith (Technical Developments) Limited
HR Smith (Technical Developments) designs and manufactures a complete range of airborne antennas for fixed and rotary wing platforms, suitable for both civil and military applications.
In addition, the company manufactures all the necessary antenna accessories to complete the antenna installation including its range of patented conductive sealing gaskets. The company also manufactures electrostatic dischargers for complete noise quietening of all types of aircraft platforms.
Techtest Limited
Techest manufactures a full range of internationally certified Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs), Personal Locator Beacons (PLB) and Automatically Deployable Emergency Locator Transmitters (ADELT). Used extensively with the world wide COSPAS-SARSAT rescue system. Latest versions have in built Global Positioning System (GPS) for enhanced rescue.
The company also offers a full range Search and Rescue Homing and Decoding systems to locate personnel in distress for both civil and military SAR applications. In addition Techtest manufactures a range of test equipment specifically for testing aircraft antennas and Search and Rescue products.
Specmat Limited
Specmat's unique combination of advanced design and manufacturing technology plus R.F. design capabilities places it at the forefront of advanced thermoplastic composite technology.
The new generation of advanced engineering thermoplastic has enabled Specmat to create advanced reinforced structures which have unique rain erosion and impact resistance combined with high temperature operational capability.
Specmat Technologies Inc.
To compliment the UK-based Group of Companies, Specmat Technologies Inc. was formed in the US, with its headquarters in Rockford, Tennessee.
The company handles all business of the HR Smith Group within the USA, Canada and Mexico. In addition, final assembly of static dischargers is now performed by Specmat Technologies Inc.
Company details
HR Smith (Technical Developments) Limited:
Registered in England No. 878510
Registered Address: Street Court, Kingsland, Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9QA, England
Directors: REL Smith, SF Smith, MC Smith (Company Secretary)