Dielectric Communications is the nations largest manufacturer of DTV and NTSC (UHF and VHF) and FM broadcast antennas, Rigid Transmission Line and RF Filter Systems. We lead the world in complete systems from the ......Dielectric Communications is the nations largest manufacturer of DTV and NTSC (UHF and VHF) and FM broadcast antennas, Rigid Transmission Line and RF Filter Systems. We lead the world in complete systems from the transmitter to the tower top including towers, filters, combiners, switches and patch panels. Our service and installation capabilities complete the package. Our 125,000 square foot facility is located in the rural community of Raymond, Maine, about 45 minutes west of Portland, in the southern part of the state. Raymond is the home to Sebago Lake (second largest lake in Maine) and the landlocked salmon. We have the best of both worlds here in Raymond. Our close proximity to Portland allows us to take advantage of its urban offerings- more great restaurants than any other small city, a world class Symphony, and local sports the Portland Pirates hockey team and the Portland Sea Dogs baseball team. Our rural side affords us the opportunity to experience the magnificent lakes and mountains of this region of Maine and to view moose, deer, turkeys and other wildlife. We value our employees as our greatest resource. We are fortunate to be located in a state whose work force demonstrates a superior work ethic. Dielectric has a number of workers that have been with the company over 30 years and we experience a very low turnover rate. We are able to recruit high caliber talent from around the country based not only our reputation in our field, but also on the quality of life experienced here in Maine. Dielectric began in 1942, and in 1959 moved to our current facility overlooking Panther Pond. The Raymond plant has grown with the business over the years and currently covers 125,000 square feet. In 1998 we built an 18,000 square foot addition to support our growth in the DTV arena and to allow for increased manufacturing and antenna testing areas. This increase has led to improved processes, productivity and safety. In 1999 we added a 5,000 square foot addition that is the new home to our Engineering Offices and 1,000 square feet of additional antenna testing facilities. Our pressurization and sensor products divisions moved to Bridgton, Maine in 1999. This relocation added 45,000 square feet of manufacturing space dedicated to our dryer product line as well as freeing up space in Raymond for our expanded TV and FM businesses. In February of 2000 we acquired the television antenna division of Harris Corporation. 2001 brought continued growth to Dielectric. Early in the year we acquired both Central Tower and Ryan Construction of Newburgh, Indiana. The addition of these companies broadened our capabilities into the tower segment of the broadcast business. Our offerings now include custom tower manufacture, tower mapping, modification and a full line of tower related services. Central Tower is also well known in the wireless/PCS markets for their outstanding products and commitment to service. Later in 2001 we expanded further west and brought TCI of Fremont, California into the Dielectric family. TCI’s strength in the HF/MF fields and signal processing capabilities were a natural addition to the Dielectric offerings. Today Dielectric’s facilities span from coast to coast and encompass over 290,000 square feet of space. At Dielectric we are excited about the future of the broadcast industry as we venture into the digital era. We look forward to opportunities here and around the globe.