Norsat International Inc.

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Norsat International Inc., founded in 1977, is a leading provider of intelligent satellite solutions that enable the transmission of data, audio and video via satellite in even the most challenging environments.The company has a long tradition of engineering "industry firsts." The company's founder, Rod Wheeler, helped launch the direct-to-home TV industry in 1977 by introducing the industry's earliest low-cost, receive only satellite dishes. This was followed by a number of other innovations all of which have effectively positioned the company as one of the industry's leading firms.Norsat's products include microwave components and portable satellite systems (also known as "flyaways"). Norsat also provides consulting engineering services and is known for its "human factor engineering" that reduces training and set-up time, and for customization to meet customers' specific needs. The company's products and services are used extensively by telecommunications services providers, emergency services and homeland security agencies, military organizations, health care providers, news organizations and Fortune 1000 companies. Customers include the United States Department of Defense, United States Marine Corps, BSkyB, the Associated Press, Reuters, ITN, Hong Kong Cable, PanAmSat, Enterprise-Rent-a-Car, and the University of California. Norsat has sold more than 2.5 million products in 87 countries around the world and is recognized as an industry leader in usability, service, support and total value.

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