Derby-based critical communications company Simoco Wireless Solutions will acquire a majority shareholding in Thorcom Systems and its subsidiaries.
The move will give Simoco a platform to expand its presence in the UK emergency services market, while giving Thorcom the opportunity to access international markets such as Asia-Pacific, North America and Australia, where Simoco already has established operations. Simoco has seen international success in the public safety sector and it is anticipated that this move will now accelerate its growth in the British emergency services market.
In 2019 TST Systems, the joint venture that includes Thorcom Systems, was a successful bidder on a Framework Agreement further to a procurement exercise with the Home Office. TST became one of two suppliers of vehicle-based communications devices for use on the soon to be launched ESN network.
