Andrew Corporation

Andrew Corporation, a formerly independent manufacturer of hardware for communications networks, was founded by Victor J. Andrew and established in Orland Park, Illinois in 1937. Founder, Dr. Floyd L. English, turned his acumen for physics into a successful career as a key figure at Andrew Corporation. He served for over 20 years as President, CEO, and Chairman at Andrew.[1]

Andrew Corporation
TypeCommunications Hardware Supplier
IndustryTelecommunications
FounderVictor J. Andrew
FateMerged with CommScope in 2007
SuccessorCommScope
Headquarters
Orland Park, IL
,
U.S.A.
Websiteweb.archive.org/web/20080725193345/http://www.commscope.com/andrew/eng/index.html

Andrew Corporation products included antennas, cables, amplifiers, repeaters, transceivers, as well as software and training for the broadband and cellular industries.[2] It supports customers from 35 countries across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas, with manufacturing plants in 12 countries, employing over 4,500 people. Andrew sales in 1999 exceeded US$791 million. Specific product applications include antennas, cables, amplifiers, repeaters, transceivers, as well as software and training in radio and other wireless communication systems.

Andrew holds subsidiaries in Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Canada, Finland, Mexico, Spain, Germany, Brazil, South Africa, France, Italy, and China. In 1986 Andrew acquired Scientific Communications, Inc., and Kintec Corp, further acquiring The Antenna Company in 1996. Andrew acquired Channel Master's Smithfield, North Carolina satellite dish factory, equipment, inventory and intellectual property in an $18 million deal[3][4] after that firm filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on October 2, 2003.[5][6][7]

Andrew Corporation was acquired by CommScope for $2.6 billion in June 2007.

References
  1. "Dr. Floyd Leroy English (1934 - 2017) Memorial". www.legacy.com. Retrieved 2019-11-24.
  2. "CommScope to Acquire Andrew for $2.6 Billion". www.commscope.com. Retrieved 2017-06-02.
  3. "Andrew Corp. May Not Close Plant in Smithfield After All". WRAL.
  4. "Andrews buys TV accessories biz". Chicago Business.
  5. "Channel Master Files for Bankruptcy" (PDF) (Press release). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2015-01-03.
  6. "Channel Master Files Chapter 11". TVTechnology. Archived from the original on 2015-01-03. Retrieved 2015-01-03.
  7. "Mixed Signal". Triangle Business Journal.
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