Founded in 1997 and based in Paignton, Spirent Communications – Positioning Technology Division develops and manufactures the world’s leading test solutions for PNT (Positioning, Navigation and Timing) solutions.

The core of its business is the simulation of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) signals for use in laboratories in the development of PNT applications.  It is the trusted partner of the world’s leading PNT developers. The applications which are developed using the company’s PNT test solutions include the world’s most advanced aircraft, chipsets, satellites, smartphones, cars, autonomous systems, marine and defence systems themselves.

Overseas sales have grown over three years by 38%. The company serves a global customer base through a global network of sales representatives and over 50 distribution partners backed by a global customer support network and business development team.

The company wins the Queen’s Award for International Trade for Outstanding Short Term Growth in overseas sales over the last three years. Further to this, the company has also recently celebrated its 25th birthday.