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Rakon is a global high technology company that designs and manufactures world leading frequency control solutions. In today's world huge amounts of data are being transferred anytime, anywhere and in unison. Whether it be deep down in the infrastructure, satellites in space, navigation devices or smart phones and tablets - Rakon's products are at the forefront of enabling connectivity, faster and more reliably.
Founded in 1967, Rakon has been at the vanguard of advanced crystal and oscillator technology for many years. Since 2006 Rakon has transitioned to become one of the largest global providers of frequency control solutions; offering a complete and diversified product portfolio into multiple high growth markets including smart wireless devices, telecommunications, positioning and aerospace.
Rakon has built a world class design and manufacturing platform coupled with a customer portfolio of global leaders. Today Rakon provides products and solutions designed into the present and future generations of communications and positioning technologies. What hasn't changed however is Rakon's will to succeed, regardless of markets, geographies or competitive scenarios.
Rakon's product range comprises of low stability Crystal Oscillators (XO), Voltage Controlled Crystal Oscillators (VCXOs) and crystal products, through to high volume precision Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillators (TCXOs), Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillators (OCXOs), Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) oscillators and specialised products for extreme performance.
Head office is based in Auckland, New Zealand with principle manufacturing operations in New Zealand, the UK, France, India and China. Sales offices are located throughout the world.
Market leadership has been achieved through unique proprietary processes, continual innovation and R&D, expert consultation and constant technology advancement. Rakon backs its ingenuity with unassailable quality control, achieving the highest international manufacturing standards.
Rakon relentlessly works with customers on leading edge technologies and products that influence the way people work and play in today's world. Working in partnership with some of the world's biggest technology brands, Rakon enables their next generation solutions. Thriving on innovation and immersed in markets that constantly change, Rakon understands the market requirements; enabling it to pioneer leading specifications and push technology boundaries.
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2012
Rakon UK Limited, based in Lincoln, wins the coveted Queen's Award for Enterprise - International Trade, the UK's highest accolade for business success.
2011
Rakon was awarded "Hi-Tech Company of the Year" and "Hi-Tech Company of the Decade" at the NZ Hi-Tech Awards.
Rakon is the first company to twice win “Hi-Tech Company of the Year” in the Award’s 17 year history.
Rakon UK wins Lincolnshire Business of the Year Award.
Rakon wins Supreme Award and Endace Hi-Tech Exporter of the Year Award 2011 at the Air New Zealand Cargo Export Awards Auckland 2011.
Rakon awarded Judges Choice Award at the Femto Forum Femtocell Awards 2011.
2010
Rakon begins construction of facility in China.
Rakon acquires Temex: renowned worldwide as designers and producers of high precision and high reliability frequency solutions for space and defense applications.
Rakon announces world's smallest OCXO.
Record shipments in NZ and UK history.
ISO 14001 awarded to Rakon NZ.
Rakon Temex awarded ESCC 33k and ESCC 34k.
2009
TS16949 certification awarded to Rakon NZ.
2008
ISO 14001 awarded to Rakon UK.
2008
Rakon enters into a joint venture with Indian owned and based Centum Electronics Limited to manufacture selected Rakon products alongside Centum's existing Frequency Control Products (FCP) in Bangalore, India.
2007
Rakon acquires the Frequency Control Products division of C-MAC MicroTechnology, providing Rakon with further leading market positions in the supply of crystal oscillators to the telecommunications, network timing/synchronization, beacons and aerospace markets.
2006
World’s smallest GPS radio frequency receiver module developed.
UK office opened to service the European market. Rakon listed on NZSX in May 2006.
2005
Won the 2005 "New Zealand Supreme Exporter of the Year" award.
Rakon also won the "Information and Communication Technology Exporter of the Year" award.
A Peter Maire led consortium purchased a 20% stake in Rakon.
2004
Reduced the size of world’s smallest 0.5 ppm stability TCXO to 3x2.5mm.
Taiwanese marketing office opened to service South East Asian customers.
2003
Rakon was awarded "New Zealand’s Hi Tech Supreme Award for Excellence".
Rakon also won the "New Zealand Electronic Company of the Year Award".
Introduction of the world’s smallest 0.5 ppm stability TCXO.
2002
Opened marketing office in Chicago to service North American and European customers.
Secured sole supply position for Motorola’s first GPS/mobile phone and established United States office.
2001
Established as supplier to Motorola’s automotive GPS business.
Rakon doubled the size of the clean room and commissioned an expanded SMT strip crystal line.
2000
Factory expanded to increase production capacity of new IC type TCXO and strip crystals.
1997
Developed TCXO integrated circuit (IC) technology.
1995
Developed new strip crystal technology and RSX line. Manufacturing facilities in Singapore closed.
1994
New factory built in Auckland to deliver larger volumes with higher standards.
Recognised by Rockwell as a Top Supplier for commitment to excellence, as well as winning a New Zealand Export Award.
1993
Achieved 1 ppm TCXO market acceptance with most major GPS manufacturers in North America.
1991
Major US GPS manufacturers Magellan and Rockwell began ordering large volumes of Rakon’s 1 ppm TCXOs for GPS applications.
1990
Technology breakthrough leads to manufacturing of Oscillators with previously unmatched miniaturization and 1 ppm frequency stability.
Rakon Limited was incorporated.
1989
Started supplying NEC Australia with TCXOs for early mobile phone applications.
Manufacturing facilities in Australia closed.
1980
Evaluation of global communication technology identified demand for high performance frequency control devices.
1977
Manufacturing commenced in Melbourne, Australia.
1975
New Zealand and Singapore operations combined to provide low cost crystals to NZ colour TV manufacturers.
1972
A subsidiary was established in Singapore to supply the Asian market. This reduced operating costs and enabled Rakon to competitively export to other SE Asian countries, Europe and the US.
1967
Rakon Industries Limited was incorporated by Warren Robinson. The business was founded in the garage of his Howick home.
