ArgonFDS

I must admit that a customer recently reminded me of the significance of “business longevity.” Just in case, business longevity refers to a company's ability to remain successful and relevant over time. It can also refer to a company's ability to adapt to changes in the business environment over a long period. I was visiting this customer and making the case why ArgonFDS should be at the top of its list of suppliers for rugged displays, compact computers, and tablets. The design characteristics of our solutions, their reliability, our willingness to customize them to meet the customers’ specific requirements, and our large installed base certainly put us in a positive view during the visit. Then, the customer stated that the fact that ArgonFDS has been in business for almost 35 years is a definite differentiator in a world where rugged display suppliers “pop up” frequently, many of them leaving the scene after a few years. The customer indicated that such business longevity shows our organization continually delivers value, as demonstrated by the level of repeat business with most customers, and will be there whenever a customer needs help. ArgonFDS was founded in 1990 and will celebrate 35 years of solving problems for customers next year. In an attempt to understand how significant 35 years in business is, I wanted to learn what percentage of companies reach this milestone. While I could not find it, I did learn that 55% of companies in the US reach five years, 33% reach 10 years, and 21% reach 20 years. So, the team members of ArgonFDS should be very proud of this achievement. The dream created by Moshe Albaum (founder of Argon Corp) and David Gray (founder of Flight Display Systems) has certainly exceeded expectations. I also found that when consulting firm McKinsey celebrated 50 years, it interviewed several organizations that had also celebrated long-term success. It discovered that companies that exhibit longevity have a fierce customer focus, engage their suppliers and partners in problem-solving, challenge legacy thinking, avoid hubris, foster a loyal culture, and focus relentlessly on their values. All the ArgonFDS team members will do well to continuously remind ourselves about these findings. Doing so will allow ArgonFDS to commemorate 50 years in 2040! So, yes, we are very proud that 2025 marks our 35th year in business. However, what is really important is what that longevity might mean to our esteemed customers!

I am overjoyed to communicate the addition of two new team members to the ArgonFDS family. First, we welcome back Swapna Giduthuri since she left us in April 2023 to take care of a family member. She rejoins us as an Electronics Production Technician II. Her outstanding work ethic, quality focus, and prior manufacturing experience with us will contribute greatly to our Operations team. We are also welcoming Anthony Taylor as a Sr Mechanical Engineer. Anthony brings over 20 years of experience in electromechanical design, project management, and manufacturing support. His solid technical skills, command of design tools, and machining expertise will make our Engineering team stronger.

Day 1 is underway at the European Test and Telemetry Conference (ETTC). We invite you to visit us at Stand #521 to discover our state-of-the-art rugged information systems designed for the most demanding environments. Spectra Aerospace & Defense is a trusted and growing platform of C5ISR companies – CALCULEX, Galleon Embedded Computing, and ArgonFDS - bringing over a half-century of rugged, mission-ready, battle-tested experience to bear in aerospace and defense applications. From high-speed data acquisition, data recording and secure, high-density storage, to computing and rugged, clear display of mission data, Spectra delivers the products and subsystems needed for the most demanding military air, land, and sea platforms. With our comprehensive portfolio of rugged products, systems, and solutions, the Spectra family of companies’ customized end-to-end solutions for the C5ISR market help military end-users achieve mission success. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with us and learn how Spectra can be your trusted partner in delivering excellence in rugged recorders, computers, and displays. See you at Stand #521! #ETTC2024 #Aerospace #Defense #RuggedSystems #Innovation #Technology #innovation #MissionSuccess #TechnologyAdvancement #calculex #aerospaceindustry #defenseindustry #defensetechnology #defenseinnovation #military #militarytechnology #nationalsecurity #c5isr #embeddedsystems #ruggedized #aerospace #ai #artificialintelligence #machinelearning #aitech #futuretech #surveillancesystems #airbornesystems #groundsystems #spacesystems #space #sea #calculex #spectra #galleon #argonfds

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