EMS Technologies
| Company type | Private (before acquisition) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Communications systems, Defense, Aerospace |
| Founded | 1968 |
| Founder | Dr. John E. Pippin |
| Defunct | 2011 |
| Fate | Acquired by Honeywell International |
| Headquarters | Atlanta, Georgia , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Dr. John E. Pippin (founder) |
| Products | Communications systems for wireless, defense, and space applications; electronic counter-countermeasures; satellite communication solutions; ruggedized mobile computing devices; tracking technologies |
Number of employees | 1,900 |
| Parent | Honeywell International (since 2011) |
EMS Technologies, Inc. was a company headquartered in Atlanta, generating around $290 million in yearly revenue prior to its acquisition by Honeywell International in 2011. EMS-T focused on communications systems for wireless, defense, and space applications.
History
Established in 1968 by Dr. John E. Pippin (1928–2007) under the name Electromagnetic Sciences Inc., the firm was based in Peachtree Corners Technology Park. It employed roughly 1,100 individuals locally and about 1,900 worldwide. The year 2007 marked EMS's strongest financial performance, during which it acquired Australia's DSpace and Sweden's Akerstroms, while also being recognized among Forbes magazine’s top 200 small companies. Their offerings included electronic counter-countermeasures designed for communication satellites and airborne systems, commanding a dominant 90% share of military markets such as Air Force One communications.
In August 2011, Honeywell International completed the acquisition of EMS.
Divisions
EMS Technologies operated through four principal divisions: EMS Defense & Space, LXE, EMS Aviation, and EMS Global Tracking.
EMS Defense & Space
This division focused on producing K-band antenna arrays and tailored beam management technologies for both commercial and military clients. Their solutions supported mobile network-centric warfare, battlefield radar systems, and connectivity within commercial aviation.
EMS Global Tracking
Specializing in tracking technologies for vehicles and individuals, EMS Global Tracking served industries including transportation, maritime, security, and oil and gas. Their systems facilitated real-time location monitoring, asset tracking, communication with mobile units, and protection of fleets and cargo.
EMS Aviation
EMS Aviation delivered satellite communication solutions offering global high-speed Internet access as well as voice and video services during flight. Its product range supported airborne connectivity, inflight entertainment systems, durable data storage devices, and data recording tailored for aerospace, defense, and transportation sectors.
LXE
LXE was responsible for manufacturing ruggedized mobile computing devices including vehicle-mounted units, handhelds, and wearable computers. This division provided warehouse automation solutions that extended enterprise networks to mobile personnel through handheld scanners and computing devices.