Orbit International Corp. engages in the design and manufacture of electronic components and subsystems; and commercial and custom power units. The company operates through Electronics and Power Groups, which conduct their operations in the United States.
The company’s Electronics Group consist of its Orbit Instrument, Tulip Development Laboratory and Integrated Combat Systems (ICS) Divisions. ICS performs systems integration for gun weapons systems and fire control interface, cable and harness...
Orbit International Corp. engages in the design and manufacture of electronic components and subsystems; and commercial and custom power units. The company operates through Electronics and Power Groups, which conduct their operations in the United States.
The company’s Electronics Group consist of its Orbit Instrument, Tulip Development Laboratory and Integrated Combat Systems (ICS) Divisions. ICS performs systems integration for gun weapons systems and fire control interface, cable and harness assembly, as well as logistics support and documentation. The Electronics Group’s principal products include remote control units, intercommunication panels, displays, keyboards, keypads and pointing devices, operator control trays, command display units, MK 110 signal data converter, and cable and harness assemblies. These products are used primarily in support of military programs.
The Power Group includes the company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Behlman Electronics Inc., and engages in the design and manufacture of AC power, frequency converters, uninterruptible power supplies and commercial-off-theshelf power solutions. The Power Group’s principal products include power supplies, frequency converters, uninterruptible power supply products and inverters. These products are primarily used in commercial applications and in support of military programs.
Customers
The majority of the company’s customers consist of various agencies and prime and lower tier subcontractors of the U.S. government.
Research and Development Expenses
For the year ended December 31, 2016, the company’s research and development expenses included approximately $1,495,000.
History
The company was founded in 1957. It was incorporated under the laws of the state of New York in 1957. In 1986, the state of incorporation was changed from New York to Delaware. The company was formerly known as Orbit Instrument Corp. and changed its name to Orbit International Corp. in 1991.