Redmond, Wash. — Zetron, a leading provider of mission-critical communications systems for public safety, transportation, utilities, manufacturing and healthcare, is holding an event to celebrate 30 years of operation January 19, 2011 at the company’s headquarters in Redmond, Washington. The event will highlight the company’s evolution over time, its reputation for excellence with customers and distributors, and its directions moving forward.

Evolution over Time
Founded in 1980 just outside of Seattle, Washington, Zetron began as a small manufacturer of paging systems and base-station interfaces. Over the years, its product line and operations have grown steadily.

In 1989, Zetron established European operations in Hampshire, United Kingdom; and in 2000, the company opened an Asia-Pacific-region office in Brisbane, Australia. The company has also developed an extensive network of authorized resellers and distributors throughout the world. In 2007, Zetron was purchased by Kenwood Corporation and is now a wholly owned subsidiary within JK Holdings, Inc.

Products, services and a reputation for excellence Zetron designs and manufactures products at its Redmond headquarters with additional design support from a team in its Australia office. The product line has expanded to include a full range of mission-critical communications systems, such as its Advanced Communication (Acom) command-and-control system, and Voice-over IP (VoIP) 9-1-1 call-taking and radio dispatch systems.

With over 15 thousand operator positions installed worldwide, Zetron has established a solid reputation for products that are reliable, redundant, user friendly and cost effective; and for technical and support services that are of the highest quality.

In addition, since 2006, Zetron has developed several important system interfaces based on Association of Public Safety Communications Officials International (APCO) Project 25 (P25) open standards. These interfaces include the Digital Fixed Station Interface (DFSI) and the Console Subsystem Interface (CSSI), both of which provide connections to major manufacturers’ radio systems. These interfaces have put Zetron at the forefront of P25, open- standards-compliant product development.

“We are very proud to celebrate Zetron’s 30 years of success and its reputation for excellence in the world of mission-critical communications,” said Zetron President and CEO, Ellen O’Hara. “Moving forward, we are committed to upholding that reputation by continuing to produce the most reliable, effective, mission-critical communication solutions in the industry and ensuring that they meet our customers’ needs.”

About Zetron
Zetron is a leading provider of mission-critical communications solutions for clients in the fields of public safety, transportation, utilities, manufacturing and healthcare. With offices in Redmond, Washington, U.S.A.; Hampshire, England; Brisbane, Australia; and numerous field locations, Zetron supports a worldwide network of authorized resellers and distributors. This gives Zetron a global reach as well as a local presence in the regions it serves. Zetron is a wholly owned subsidiary within JK Holdings, Inc. For more information, visit http://www.zetron.com.