[SatNews] iSat Limited, a systems integrator specializing in satellite Earth stations for frequencies such as X- and Ka-band for use by government, satellite operator and broadcasting organizations, has announced profits and strong growth in only its second year of trading.
“During volatile economic conditions, iSat has managed the delivery of complex bespoke satellite systems with compelling value for money to governments and broadcasters, where rugged performance and quality are still required,” said Kevin Cawood, iSat Chairman.
Through development of its client base and a focus on efficiency both in design and production, iSat continues to deliver bespoke X-band and commercial band systems, offering unrivalled value to customers, in the UK and overseas. This focus and commitment to delivering exactly what the customer needs, at a price they can afford, has pushed up post-tax profits to £88,162 on a turnover of £1.485 million. The majority of the turnover came from areas of high level system integration including elements of RF engineering design in major earth stations, monitor and control software configuration, writing operations manuals, and on-site installation and test of the final systems.
iSat has been working in the field of Satellite Monitoring Signal Processing systems for the Dutch MOD since an open tender was won in the European Journal in 2005. iSat plans and manages the signal integrity through the entire RF chain, updates system documentation and supports new product integration into its bespoke monitor and control GUI.
iSat has been successful in winning contracts in the MENA region for TV Backhaul VSAT circuits for connecting national TV channels into satellite TV bouquets launched from media hubs. iSat worked on integration from the intake connectors for audio visual through the encoders, modems, amplifiers (all 1:1 redundant) and antenna, presenting the control system as a single user friendly GUI to all equipment.
For the future, the company has been working hard in its stated strategy to develop a portfolio of niche engineering products alongside its systems integration activities. Steady progress has been made through 2012 with the introduction of aluminium non-penetrating mounts (reducing CO2 emissions associated with freight cost), X-band transportable systems and the rolling out of an on-line repairs portal.
The company has a healthy pipeline of future opportunities, which are projected to fuel further growth as the company’s skills and capability for innovative solutions to technically complex satellite communication requirements become more widely known.
