Idaho Senator Mike Crapo toured Transtector Systems in Hayden Idaho on Monday August 9th as part of a multi-stop business tour to promote and support Idaho families, workers and businesses.
Transtector Systems, part of Smiths Interconnect Protection Technology Group, was pleased to be given the opportunity to share with Senator Crapo its involvement in military projects that further demonstrate the value and need for innovative products to protect our country and military. Surge protection devices designed, developed and manufactured by Transtector Systems are being specifically used to protect electrical and communications systems used in military vehicles, watercraft, aircraft and facilities.
“The value that Idaho manufacturers like Transtector Systems is providing to our state and country through technical military solutions and US jobs is impressive. It is evident that Idaho is a state where high quality technical solutions are engineered, designed and manufactured with world class excellence,” said Senator Mike Crapo
Founded in 1967, Transtector Systems currently employees over 260 workers and supports 41 Idaho suppliers. “Our business teams have worked hard to preserve and even create jobs in Kootenai County during the recession. With the support of progressive political leaders like Senator Crapo, we believe that Transtector Systems is positioned for sustainable growth and continued employment opportunities for Kootenai County” said Shawn Thompson, President Protection Technology Group.
About the Protection Technology Group
The Protection Technology Group, part of Smiths Interconnect, includes five brands; PolyPhaser, Transtector Systems, DOWIN, LEA International and RO Associates. As industry leaders in surge protection, the Protection Technology Group provides expertise in consulting, design and manufacturing of RF, AC, DC, data and signal surge protection, communications power cabinets, EMP protection and power quality engineering services. Working across the organization the group provides valuable end-to-end power and signal integrity solutions for markets that include telecommunications, medical imaging, transportation, energy, security and the military.
About Smiths Interconnect
Smiths Interconnect www.smithsinterconnect.com is a recognized leader in technically differentiated electronic components and sub-systems providing signal, power and microwave solutions. Our products connect, protect and control critical systems for wireless communications, aerospace, defense, space, medical, rail and industrial markets. It is part of Smiths Group www.smiths.com, a global leader in applying advanced technologies for markets in threat and contraband detection, energy, medical devices, communications and engineered components. Smiths Group employs around 22,000 people in more than 50 countries.
Linda Johnson: Marketing Director
Protection Technology Group
Tel.: (208) 772-8515
Email: ljohnson@protectiongroup.com
