AST Acquires Wright Satellite Connections

Wellington, New Zealand, November 27, 2013--AST  announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Wright Satellite Connections, (WSC) based in Wellington, New Zealand, increasing the previous shareholding from 49% to 75%.

WSC provides mobile satellite communication solutions to defence, maritime, civil defence and other organisations for their use around the world, and their strength lies in providing end to end solutions covering, hardware, airtime connections, training, peripherals such as encryption, and after sales care.

With offices already located in Australia, Singapore and Indonesia, this acquisition reinforces AST’s Pacific footprint, expanding their global reach and ability to service this vast region.  The integration is part of AST’s long term strategy, reinforcing its leading role in the global MSS industry, according to the company.

“I am delighted to welcome Wright Satellite Connections to the AST Group of companies”, said Gregory Darling, Managing Director & Chairman of AST.  “We believe that we are well positioned to serve the existing channel, adding comprehensive best-in-class solutions and value throughout our wide-ranging portfolio of products and services, and also to combine our strengths to grow new business in the area”.