SAF Tehnika
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Telecommunications equipment |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Headquarters | Riga , Latvia |
| Products | Digital microwave transmission equipment, microwave point-to-point radios, Spectrum Compact spectrum analyzer |
| Website | www |
SAF Tehnika (originating from ; ) is a Latvian company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of digital microwave transmission equipment. Its portfolio supports wireless backhaul solutions for digital voice and data, catering to mobile and fixed network operators, data service providers, governmental bodies, and private enterprises. The firm supplies microwave point-to-point radios compatible with both licensed and unlicensed frequency bands, alongside its Spectrum Compact spectrum analyzer. Additionally, SAF Tehnika develops tailored microwave systems for sectors such as broadcasting and low latency networking applications.
In 2004, SAF Tehnika expanded by acquiring a Swedish branch located in Gothenburg, which was later sold in 2008 and rebranded as Trebax AB. That same year marked the company’s initial public offering (IPO), achieving a market valuation exceeding €50 million and attracting considerable institutional investors. It continues to be publicly traded on NASDAQ OMX Riga under the ticker symbol SAF1R.
During the 2000s, SAF Tehnika grew its international footprint by creating an extensive network of authorized distributors and sales agents. A significant milestone occurred in 2013 with the establishment of its North American office and warehouse based in Denver, enhancing service capabilities within that region.
Key Company Milestones
- 1999 Foundation of SAF Tehnika
- 2000 Launch of PDH (CFM) product series
- 2003 Achievement of ISO 9001 certification; joined ETSI
- 2004 Acquisition of Swedish firm "Viking Microwave," specializing in SDH radio technology
- 2004 Successful IPO resulting in listing on Riga Stock Exchange (now NASDAQ OMX Riga)
- 2006 Introduction of SDH (CFQ) product range; expanded presence to 62 markets
- 2006 Deployment of automated production line; release of CFQ-RG-IDU to broaden CFQ offerings
- 2008 Launch of SAF CFIP radio series delivering 100 Mbit/s speeds
- 2008 Divestment and rebranding of SAF Tehnika Sweden as "Trebax AB"
- 2009 Debut of two high-capacity systems – CFIP Lumina and CFIP Phoenix at 366 Mbit/s
- 2010 Introduction of first radio system exceeding 100 Mbps throughput
- 2011 Release of CFIP Marathon operating at 1.4 GHz and modular CFIP Phoenix units
- 2012 Presentation of CFIP Low Latency Active Repeater, a competitive radio solution above 6 GHz for low latency networks
- 2013 Opening of US headquarters and warehouse in Denver, Colorado; global reach surpasses 130 countries
- 2013 Launch of next-generation Integra microwave platform and Spectrum Compact, the world’s smallest spectrum analyzer
- 2014 Introduction of Integra S, CFIP PhoeniX IRFU, Integra-W/WS, along with SG Compact product lines
- 2015 Release of Line of Sight Verification Kit; advancement of Ultra-Low Latency products focused on CFIP Low Latency Repeater; debut of Outdoor Branching Unit (OBU); launch of Integra G and GS models
- 2016 Unveiling of Spectrum Compact E-band analyzer
- 2017 Introduction of Aranet environmental IoT monitor and Spectrum Compact V-band analyzer
Patronage of the University of Latvia Foundation
SAF Tehnika contributes financially to the University of Latvia Foundation, supporting various scholarly projects. Key contributions include financing the publication "Terra" and the "Excellence Award" in 2011, sponsoring students attending the World Physics Olympiad in Mumbai in 2015, as well as aiding the University’s Business Ideas Fund in 2016.