Micro Elektronische Producten

What Micro Elektronische Producten does

Micro Elektronische Producten B.V. (MEP), founded in 1989 and headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, designs and supplies Voice Communication Systems (VCS) for mission-critical aviation and maritime environments. The company serves airports, air navigation service providers (ANSPs), port authorities, waterway managers, and offshore operators, with a customer base spanning government and enterprise accounts across Europe, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. Following its May 2025 acquisition by Norwegian safety-communication specialist Jotron AS, MEP operates as Jotron MEP and combines its VCS portfolio with Jotron's VHF/UHF radios and Ricochet Recorder technology to offer an end-to-end communication solution from a single supplier.

MEP's product portfolio is anchored by two core platforms: the SureVoice Solid, a fully IP-based system built on the seL4 high-assurance microkernel operating system with a 64-bit quad-core ARM processor supporting 500+ connections at a maximum 25W power draw, and the TCS990, a hybrid analog/IP voice switch with a real-time operating system for 24/7 mission-critical environments. The company complements these with a tiered range of Controller Working Position (CWP) consoles from 2.4-inch to 12.1-inch touchscreens, the CRU995 ED-137 gateway for analog-to-IP migration, the SureVoice Recorder supporting TDM, VoIP/SIP/RTP, SIPREC, ED-137B/C, IP video, and radar, plus accessories including IP67 outdoor intercoms and Class D PA amplifiers. Proprietary differentiators include Simulcast for GPS-synchronized multi-site transmission, Geographic Diversity for automatic area-based audio routing, and Local Sidetone that mitigates the 40–80 ms IP unpack delay inherent in digital ATC communications.

MEP generates revenue primarily through capital equipment sales (hardware and software) of voice communication systems to aviation and maritime customers, supplemented by professional services for installation, configuration, and commissioning, and recurring maintenance and support agreements. Pricing is quote-based and tied to configuration complexity, number of operator positions, radio channels, and integration requirements; the company does not publicly disclose pricing. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales to government authorities and operators, executed either directly or through regional system integration partners (Copperchase in UK/Ireland, Sparfell internationally, Aeronav in Africa, Radio Holland in Benelux maritime, KPN in Netherlands). Sales cycles run 12–24+ months given public procurement processes and aviation/maritime regulatory compliance requirements.

Name

Micro Elektronische Producten

Legal name

Micro Elektronische Producten B.V.

Website

https://mep-info.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MEP designs Voice Communication Systems for mission-critical air traffic control and maritime operations, serving airports, ANSPs, and port authorities globally. Its portfolio includes the IP-native SureVoice Solid, hybrid TCS990, and proprietary Simulcast and Geographic Diversity technologies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Air Traffic Control and Maritime Voice Communication Systems

NAICS

Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing (33421), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Telephone Interconnect Systems (7385), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

VoIP/ATA & Integrated Voice Gateways (CPE) (HDAFAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dynamic Positioning (DP) Systems (IMAJAJAD), Sustainability & Environmental Compliance Digital Solutions (Emissions, MRV, Waste, Noise) (TLAHAOAN)

Keywords

• Voice communication systems
• Air traffic control communications
• Maritime radio systems
• Controller working positions
• ED-137 voice gateways

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Voice Communication System Sales: MEP sells voice communication systems (VCS/VCCS) including hardware platforms (switches, consoles/control panels) and software. Systems are sold as capital equipment to airports, port authorities, and maritime operators, with pricing based on configuration complexity, number of positions, and channel count.
2. Professional Services (Implementation & Commissioning): MEP provides installation, configuration, and commissioning services as part of project delivery, working closely with partners and customers. Projects are delivered on time and within budget, as evidenced by multiple public sector project references.
3. Maintenance and Support Agreements: Following acquisition, existing MEP products, services, warranties, and support agreements continue unchanged. MEP offers ongoing support, maintenance, and service commitments for installed systems.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Micro Elektronische Producten (MEP) designs, develops, manufactures, and supplies Voice Communication Systems (VCS/VCCS) for mission-critical air traffic control and maritime operations. Its core platforms are the hybrid TCS990 voice switch (supporting analog E&M and IP ED-137) and the fully IP-based SureVoice Solid, complemented by Controller Working Position (CWP) consoles, the SureVoice Recorder, and the CRU995 ED-137 Gateway. Systems are delivered as integrated solutions including hardware, proprietary software, and professional installation/commissioning services to airports, ANSPs, port authorities, waterway managers, and offshore operators globally.

Product overview

MEP (Micro Elektronische Producten) provides voice communication systems (VCS) for air traffic control and maritime applications. The product portfolio centers on two core platforms: the SureVoice Solid (fully IP-based with seL4 operating system) and the Voice Switch TCS990 (hybrid analogue/IP). These are complemented by a range of Controller Working Position (CWP) consoles in various sizes (2.4" to 12.1" touchscreens), the SureVoice Recorder for documentation and transcription, and accessories including the CRU995 ED-137 Gateway for legacy system integration. The systems support both aviation (VCCS for airports, area control centers) and maritime (VTS, bridges/locks, coast guard) applications, connecting to radios, telephones, and recording systems via TDM, VoIP, SIP, and ED-137 protocols.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SureVoice Solid

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.99% system availability at Newcastle International Airport, with power consumption at only 20% of the previous VCCS
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration17 records

AI capability4 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Jotron ASflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Jotron AS acquired MEP in May 2025. The strategic integration combines MEP's advanced Voice Communication System with Jotron's trusted VHF and UHF radios and Ricochet Recorder technology, enabling delivery of a fully integrated end-to-end communication platform for aviation and maritime markets worldwide. Jotron is a privately owned Norwegian company headquartered in Larvik with 400 global employees and operations in six countries.
• Sparfell CommunicationscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 May 2020Sparfell Communications is MEP's partner for international projects. Together with MEP, Sparfell was contracted by Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) in May 2020 to deliver a Voice Communication Control System (VCCS) for the Seychelles. Sparfell handles project delivery and local coordination while MEP provides the core VCS technology.
• AeronavcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2020Aeronav is MEP's partner for African projects. On behalf of the African Development Bank, MEP and Aeronav delivered Voice Communication Systems for nine airports in Congo-Kinshasa. Aeronav handles local project delivery and customer relationships in the African market.
• Radio HollandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2020Radio Holland is MEP's partner for Belgian/Dutch maritime projects. MEP systems were selected and are installed and maintained in close cooperation with Radio Holland for the VHF and broadcast system renewal along the Flemish waterways (De Vlaamse Waterweg project, 2020–2023).
• CopperchasecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCopperchase is a key UK-based technology partner that works with MEP on aviation projects. Copperchase and MEP collaborated on projects including Oxford Airport, Battersea Heliport, Vagar Airport (Faroe Islands), Newcastle International Airport, and multiple UK airport EVCS deployments. Copperchase provides system integration, project management, and seamless transition services.
• NATS (National Air Traffic Services)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNATS is the UK Air Navigation Service Provider. NATS collaborates with MEP and Copperchase on multiple airport VCS deployments across the UK including Aberdeen, London Luton, Southampton, Heathrow, Oxford, and Battersea. NATS provides technical oversight and validation of MEP systems in UK aviation infrastructure.
• EvresysminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvresys collaborated with MEP on an integrated offshore communication solution where offshore personnel use smartphones to be traceable and communicate with operators on shore, helicopter pilots, and ship captains. The solution increases safety and reduces the number of devices staff needs to carry on offshore platforms.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Frequentis: Austrian vendor of mission-critical voice communication systems (FREQUENTIS VCS) for air traffic control and public safety. Most direct head-to-head competitor to MEP in ATC VCS, competing for the same ANSP and airport customers with ED-137-compliant switches and controller working positions.
• Indra: Spanish IT and defense company supplying air traffic management systems, including its NOVA voice communication system for ATC towers and ACCs. Directly comparable to MEP in target customers (ANSPs, airports) and product (ED-137-compliant VCS), competing in many of the same international tenders.
• Saab: Swedish aerospace and defense group providing Air Traffic Management solutions including voice communication systems for civil and military ATC. Competes with MEP in VCS tenders for airports and area control centres, with a broader portfolio spanning surveillance, towers, and ATM software.

Broad incumbents

• Zenitel: Norwegian-headquartered provider of critical communications solutions for maritime, offshore, and public safety markets, including intercom, PA/GA and IP-based voice systems. Comparable to MEP's maritime and offshore communication offerings (e.g., PPU990/IPU990 intercoms, marine VHF), with a broader safety-critical comms portfolio.
• Rohde & Schwarz: German test-and-measurement and communications equipment vendor with a dedicated ATC voice communications portfolio (CERTIUM VCS). Overlaps with MEP in ED-137-compliant ATC voice switches and is a direct competitor in VCS tenders, while also offering radios and certification test gear.
• Thales: Global aerospace and defense prime whose TopSky-ATC platform includes voice communication systems alongside surveillance and processing. Overlaps with MEP in VCS for large ACCs and main airports, but competes as part of a much wider ATM and avionics portfolio rather than as a VCS specialist.
• Hytera: Global provider of professional mobile radios, dispatch and communications solutions for public safety, transportation, and maritime. Adjacent to MEP in mission-critical voice communications and radio infrastructure, competing where customers bundle radios with command-and-control dispatch rather than ATC-style VCS.
• Leonardo: Italian aerospace and defense group with an Air Traffic Management division offering integrated ATC solutions including voice communication. Broader portfolio than MEP, but competes in similar ANSP and military ATC opportunities where VCS is bundled with surveillance and tower systems.

Others

• Jotron AS: Norwegian safety-critical communications vendor of VHF/UHF radios, Ricochet Recorder, and ATC/maritime communication systems; parent company of MEP since May 2025. Not a peer in the competitive sense but the closest related entity, as MEP's products are now sold through Jotron's global distribution network spanning six countries.
• Copperchase: UK-based specialist that designs, supplies and installs ATC voice communication systems and tower solutions, and is a long-standing implementation partner of MEP across UK airports. Adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor, but operates in the same niche and could be both a partner and an indirect competitor on system integration work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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