Kontron AG Aquires Dolch Computer Systems, Inc.

By DE Editors

According to a press release issued this afternoon, Kontron AG(San Diego, CA), a global embedded computer technology company, hasacquired Dolch Computer Systems, Inc. for an undisclosed cashamount from Siegel-Robert, Inc. A leading developer of ruggedizedcomputers andflat panel displays for harsh environment applications, Dolch willassume theKontron name and operate as a business unit of Kontron America,Inc.

“We are very excited to have Dolch Computer Systems jointhe Kontron group,” said Thomas Sparrvik, President and CEO of Kontron America.“Dolch is recognized as an industry leader in the gas and oil, test andmeasurement, and military market spaces. The integration of our mobile computingproduct lines will significantly enhance Kontron’s product portfolio, as wellasprovide considerable strategic advantage in the embedded computingmarket.”

Ranked number one in 1999 and 2002 by Venture DevelopmentCorporation, Dolch has delivered rugged, high quality, top performing notebookand multi-slot portable platforms to engineers around the world for over 27years. In addition to portable computer platforms, Dolch offers display productsdesigned with rugged touch screen technology, protected against shock andvibration and sealed to survive the harshest environments orsituations.

With the acquisition, “Kontron now has a complete offering of rugged OEMtechnologies and rugged mobile computers for military, telecommunications testand measurement, engineering data acquisition, oil and gas control anddisplay, and public safety command and control customers,” said DaleSzymborski, General Manager of the Northern California Rugged Mobile and Moduledivisions. “With Kontron’s vast array of embedded technologies and Dolch’sability to develop and deliver custom solutions, Kontron takes a leadingposition in providing rugged computing solutions.”

Kontron supplies OEMs, system integrators and applicationproviders in the communications, automation, transportation, medical,military,aerospace, and test and measurement markets. The company helps itscustomers reduce time-to-market and gain a competitive advantagewith products. Kontronemploys more than 1,700 people worldwide and has manufacturingfacilities inEurope, North America and Asia Pacific. The company is listed on theGermanTecDAX 30 stock exchange under the symbol “KBC”. Kontron is a member oftheIntel Communications Alliance. For additional information on Kontronand aboutthis annoucement, pleasevisit: www.kontron.com