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DALLAS, TX - (June 14, 2006) - Robert A. "Tony" Grimes has been named president of Continental Electronics, a world leader in providing commercial, defense, government and scientific industries with the most reliable high power RF products on the market. Grimes is responsible for all day-to-day operations. Grimes brings to Continental Electronics a proven background in business management and program planning for wireless products.
Grimes' background includes more than 20 years of engineering design, marketing and sales, organizational development and presidential leadership, making him the ideal candidate to further develop Continental Electronics' role in the ever-growing digital marketplace. He comes to Continental Electronics after serving as president of TRAK Microwave Corporation and on the board of directors for Radyne Corporation. He also served as manager of international projects for Harris Corp.
"Continental Electronics has an incredible history of innovation with a strong worldwide reputation. With the digital revolution sweeping into U.S. and international markets for broadcasting and scientific applications, we have tremendous opportunities to expand our leadership role in cutting edge technologies such as HD Radio and HF/DRM systems," he said. "Continental is a good company with good people making good solid products, and I am proud to be at the helm. My main objective is to take this company to the next level as we continue our excellence in customer service."
About Continental Electronics
Founded in 1946, Dallas-based Continental Electronics is a global leader in broadcast transmitter equipment. It is the foremost supplier of advanced RF transmission technology and the world's most experienced designer and builder of the highest power radio broadcast equipment, providing a full range of products for broadcasting, military and scientific applications. Continental Electronics' products are used in more than 100 countries around the world.
For more information about Continental Electronics, visit the company's Website at www.contelec.com or call 1.800.733.5011. |