Tech firm dials up growth with £5.9 million contract

A satellite communication parts firm has strengthened its order book with a £5.9 million deal.

Filtronic is set to supply equipment to an unnamed US-based customer.

Bosses say the “significant” agreement will see the business design, develop and build prototype units for satellite deployment.

The deal follows two tie-ups worth more than £6 million with the same client and comes after Filtronic – headquartered at NETPark, in Sedgefield, County Durham – unveiled a string of deals with operators including SpaceX and Airbus.

The contract is expected to be completed in the first half of Filtronic’s 2028 financial year.

Hailing the importance of the deal, Nat Edington, Filtronic chief executive, said it “further demonstrates the strength of the business’ ability to develop and deliver highly advanced technology for satellite payload applications”.

He added: “This follow-on contract demonstrates a growing relationship and the confidence the customer has in our technical expertise.

“Our ability to deliver highly advanced technology at pace is enabling us to establish ourselves as a trusted partner in the rapidly growing satellite market.”

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