Decatur Electronics, Inc., an international manufacturer of radar speed measurement products, in-car video systems and traffic safety products, announces the purchase of ThunderWorks Mobile Engineering
Decatur Electronics, Inc., an
international manufacturer of radar speed measurement products, in-car video
systems and traffic safety products, announces the purchase of ThunderWorks
Mobile Engineering on December 15,
2003.
Located in Santee, California, ThunderWorks specializes in
professional integration, design and installation of high-tech components in a
wide range of vehicles including:
- Police Squad Cars/SUVs
- Law
Enforcement Motorcycles
- Electric Vehicles
- Motorized Vehicles
- Surveillance Vehicles
- Mobile Command Centers
- Significant Work Supporting
Military Special Forces, United
States Marine Corps, Border Patrol, DEA,
and Projects Focused on Homeland Security for Numerous Federal Agencies
ThunderWorks was
founded in 1998 by two California businessmen, Allen Johnston and Don
Fox. By providing "turn-key" communication systems for police vehicles,
ThunderWorks established itself as a market leader by providing unique,
specialized service and support. ThunderWorks also provides a variety of
outfitted specialty vehicles including a KTM tactical motorcycle, mobile command
centers, search and rescue, and fire fighting vehicles.
The acquisition of ThunderWorks
positions Decatur Electronics, Inc. as one of the premier law enforcement
equipment and integration providers in the nation, offering an array of products
and services. Both Decatur Electronics and ThunderWorks share a common
philosophy of providing superior customer service with a superior product.
ThunderWorks facilities will remain in California and operate as a division of
Decatur Electronics.
Randall Sanner will lead the
integration of the two companies into a combined entity. Mr. Sanner joined
Decatur Electronics, Inc., as CFO in 1994 and was named the company's President
and CEO in 1997, and Chairman in 2003. He holds a BS/BA Degree in Accounting
from the University of
Arkansas
Allen Johnston has worked in the electronics field for approximately
25 years. Mr. Johnston will be the Director of Business Development for the new
division, charged with responsibility for growth in markets and product
innovations.
Don Fox has over 15 years of mobile electronics experience in a
technical/engineering capacity. Mr. Fox will be the Director of Technical
Services in the new division.
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