Ball Aerospace acquires Wavefront Technologies
By Loren Blinde
January 31, 2016
Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp., based in Broomfield, CO, announced on January 29 that it has acquired specialized engineering cyber firm Wavefront Technologies to further strengthen and diversify its business portfolio. The transaction price was not disclosed.
Wavefront Technologies, located in Annapolis Junction, MD, provides systems and network engineering, software development software and analytical services for cyber and mission-focused programs to the U.S. government and commercial industry. Established in 2004, Wavefront Technologies is a strong small business with multiple successfully performing contracts. The company’s team of more than 100 highly skilled and cleared systems engineers, software engineers and analysts has unique domain expertise that complements Ball’s workforce. The entire Wavefront Technologies team will immediately transition to Ball as part of the sale.
“Our collective, deep subject matter expertise provides tremendous synergies across our defense, intelligence and information solutions business areas, as well as significant opportunities to diversify and grow in existing and adjacent markets,” said Rob Strain, president, Ball Aerospace. “It also further expands our presence in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.”
Source: Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp.
