Our history

Jotron Elektronikk AS was founded in 1967 in Levanger, Norway. Initially focused on amplifiers for television antennas, the small electronics company quickly expanded its product range, marking the beginning of an exciting Norwegian technology journey.

Launching the world’s first certified EPIRB, Tron 1. It could be activated manually or automatically upon contact with water, and was developed as an assignment for the Norwegian authorities.

Delivering its first 50W radio to Telecom Air Navigation (now Avinor), Jotron entered the Air Traffic Control market, setting a new standard with low-level modulation.

The main reason for the move was to be closer to key clients in aviation and maritime sectors. Jotron also sought a larger, more active electronics environment.

Demand for products grew beyond Norway, making it difficult to supply the expanding international market from Larvik. It was time to go global! Jotron UK is part of Jotron since 1990. (Olaf Stavik, left and Ian Ross, right)

Tron 30S, the world’s first 406MHz EPIRB, became the first EPIRB to be COSPAS-SARSAT certified.

Jotron became a supplier of complete solutions, delivering radios together with entire systems such as antennas, filters and remote control equipment.

To prepare for further growth, the production facility, UAB Jotron in Kaunas, Lithuania was established.

Initially established as a rep office, Jotron Asia has always offered the full spectrum of Jotron products while focusing on the Southeast Asia and China markets. (Roy Solgård and Santi Chin)

The new company with two employees leased space in Houston’s “Energy Corridor”, and with that, Jotron’s third foreign subsidiary was established. (Robert Gilbert and Mary Ramirez)

Jotron signed an 80 million NOK contract with Forsvarets logistikkorganisasjon, and over the next three years, delivered systems worth more than 100 million NOK. (Steinar Sæter, left and Asle K. Kjeldsberg)

A significant move in the ATC market was made by acquiring Ricochet, thereby offering recorder equipment. (From left, Magnus Vold, Lars Ottem, Øivind Ramde and Jarle Krogsether)

Jotron took part in a £1.5 billion UK military air traffic management deal. (From left Monica Lillehjem, Roar Flaatnes and Ståle Melvold)

This 11,000 m² cutting-edge headquarters at Ringdalskogen embodies our dedication to innovation and environmental responsibility. Sustainability and eco-friendly practices were integral to the design process from the very beginning.

The acquisition added 30 new employees and a product portfolio consisting of maritime navigation products for the merchant fleet, fishing and naval purposes. (Erik Mustad and Merete Berdal)