Summary
Westell Technologies, Inc., through its subsidiary, Westell, Inc., designs, manufactures, and distributes telecommunications products to telephone companies in the United States. It operates through three segments: In-Building Wireless (IBW), Intelligent Site Management (ISM), and Communications Network Solutions (CNS). The IBW segment provides indoor distributed antenna systems (DAS); DAS conditioners and digital repeaters; class A and B repeaters, class A/B fiber DAS systems, and battery backup units; and system components and antennas for cellular services and public safety markets. The ISM segment offers a suite of remote units, which provide machine-to-machine communications that enable operators to remotely monitor, manage, and control site infrastructure and support systems, as well as support and deployment services. The CNS segment provides a range of indoor and outdoor network infrastructure, such as integrated cabinets, power distribution products, copper and fiber network connectivity products, fiber access products, and T1 network interface units. Westell Technologies, Inc. was incorporated in 1980 and is headquartered in Aurora, Illinois.
History
The company was founded in 1989 and went public in 1993. It acquired Net2Pho Inc. in June 1998, and GTEM Inc. in August 1999. In June 2000, Westell sold its Controls & Automation Division. In March 2001, the company acquired Compu-Net Systems and DigiNet. In October 2002, Westell divested its Telco Division to Platinum Equity and in 2003 it sold its EDM Division. The company acquired iBBS, Inc. in June 2005.
Mission
To deliver innovative, mission critical, communication solutions that enable customers to improve their business operations.
Vision
To be the leader in providing In Building Wireless Solutions, Intelligent Site Management Solutions and Connected Home Solutions to a wide variety of customers.
Key Team
Mr. Timothy L. Duitsman (Pres, CEO & Director)
Ms. Jeniffer L. Jaynes (VP, Sec., Corp. Controller, Treasurer & CFO)
Mr. Jesse J. Swartwood (Sr. VP of Worldwide Sales)
Recognition and Awards
Westell’s Engineers and system designers have won multiple awards over the past 30 years including the following: BICSI Gold Level Excellence Award, The IWCE Connect Award, various Broadband Technology Report Diamond Technology Reviews and selected by the Broadband Wireless & Mobility magazine as the “Technology Provider of the Year”.
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