GME has completed the successful acquisition of Eylex – a Sydney-based provider of mission critical communications products.
Eylex is an Australian-founded and owned company which has been supporting the Australian and New Zealand defence forces for the last 22 years – boasting a suite of high- end products.
The company’s portfolio includes technology that will assist in the diversification of GME, following prolonged interest and investment from GME in the defence, security and resilience sectors.
Eylex supplies mission critical communications products and services to defence and emergency services customers. They represent several leading global manufacturers and have developed strong in-house capabilities. Eylex’s products include tactical antennae, batteries and power supply equipment, headsets and handsets, and ruggedised displays and computing.
The acquisition, which gives GME full ownership and management control of Eylex, will enhance GME’s innovation opportunities.
GME Managing Director Stephen Millar said the acquisition of Eylex was a compelling opportunity for the organisation.
“Eylex boasts a portfolio of world-class technology that complements GME’s existing suite of communications products,” Mr Millar said. “We are delighted to welcome Eylex’s innovation in the defence and emergency services sectors.”
“For 65 years GME has been supporting consumers in Australia and New Zealand, and more recently we have expanded our capabilities to support our defence forces. We are thrilled to welcome the Eylex team as we continue to grow our offering and support national security on both sides of the Tasman.”
Eylex General Manager Simon Coates said the opportunity to come under the GME banner was a great opportunity for the company. “GME has maintained a high standard in Australian manufacturing for more than 60 years,” Mr Coates said.
“Merging the collective skillsets of the two businesses is an exciting opportunity for both GME and Eylex.”
“We have a lot we can learn from GME, and vice versa, as we bring our defence expertise to support GME’s interest and investment in this vital industry.”
Eylex will operate under the same business name and remain in its state-of-the-art facility in Norwest, NSW.