Dear Customers and Suppliers,

Trident Maritime Systems is pleased to announce our forthcoming merger with AGI Holdings LLC.

Having worked together side by side for many years, AGI Holdings and Trident Maritime Systems will join forces to provide a comprehensive network of integrated services that will better serve our customers worldwide. Together, we will continue to provide our customers the exceptional service and high-quality products that you have come to expect from us.

Effective January 3, 2023, we will be known collectively as Trident Maritime Systems.

I assure you this integration will not affect our contractual obligations to our customers, and we will continue to comply with all relevant regulations. Your team will continue to work with the same site personnel.

We remain committed to make this integration process as smooth as possible for our customers and vendors. As always, thank you to you, our valued customers and suppliers for your continued support and we look forward to an exciting and prosperous future.

We will keep you updated on our progress as we undertake this transition.

David Hyde
AGI Group Managing Director
AGI Holding LLC

Tom Eccles
Chief Executive Officer
Trident Maritime Systems

Click here to view the official announcement letter.

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Alongside attending this year’s Dubai Airport Show, our Airport Systems Division is featured within this month’s Arabian Aerospace Magazine.

AGI’s Airport Systems Division has been at the forefront of design and manufacture of portable emergency lighting solutions for a considerable time and we are delighted that the team was chosen to be featured within a recognised aviation publication as they launch their products into the United Arab Emirates and Middle East with a designated Sales Executive overseeing the launch.

The Airport Show in Dubai is one of the most recognisable aviation exhibitions within the Middle East and this is a great platform for our team to introduce their lighting solutions.

AGI Airport Systems Division will be exhibiting their emergency portable airfield lighting products at The Airport Show in Dubai on 7th – 9th May 2018.

AGI will be exhibiting at The Airport Show, Dubai for the very first time this year and with the imminent launch of our new portable lighting product range and the introduction of our new International Sales Manager who will be overseeing the launch of our products into the UAE there really couldn’t be a better time to participate in this exhibition.

The Airport Systems Division’s team will be in attendance over the three days to showcase our expanding product range and introduce the latest technology to come from AGI to both our colleagues and customers within the Civilian and Defense Aviation Markets.

We look forward to seeing you at The Airport Show, Dubai – you will find us within the UK Pavilion at Stand # 5312.

AGI’s Airport Systems Division will be exhibiting their emergency airport lighting products at the 3rd British Irish Airports Expo at London Olympia on the 12th – 13th June 2018.

AGI – Airport Systems Division Metalite Aviation brand have been at the forefront of design and manufacturing of portable emergency airfield lighting systems which are low maintenance, highly reliable and highly available in service providing low cost of ownership to the customer since the 1960’s, which in turn, today, makes us the leading manufacturer of equipment for both the Civilian Aviation Market and supplier to Global Military Operations.

Find us close to the Spitfire Stage on Stand #C20.

AGI is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a regional support hub with Australian company Owen International Pty Ltd.

The MOU will see AGI and Owen International working together to support the growth of Sovereign Australian Industry capability and contribute toward building the expertise and skills of personnel supporting the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). This will include the commissioning of specialist Ships Visual Landing Aid test and support facilities in Sydney, previously only available overseas.

Under the new agreement Marine Technicians Australia (MTA) will provide specialist personnel from facilities in both Sydney and Henderson Western Australia to conduct servicing and repair work onboard RAN vessels.

“Our HELIVAS visual approach system is one of the most advanced suites of visual landing aids in the world, and is fitted to the majority of RAN aviation capable vessels. We are delighted to be able to transfer leading edge technology to Australia, in a move that will strengthen AGI’s global support footprint and better meet the operational needs of the RAN,” AGI CEO Geof Eeles said.

Owen International Managing Director, Les Goodridge, said “this is an exciting opportunity to extend our longstanding partnership with AGI, whilst meeting the requirements of the Commonwealth’s strategic objectives in developing the Australian Defence and ship building industrial base.”

Pictured left to right: Grant Pedder (Owen), Allen Irving (MTA), Mark Beisley (AGI), Les Goodridge (Owen), Michael Roach (Owen)

Against stiff competition, we were informed that we were clear winners of this category. Reported as a positive and professional company who contributes significantly to the Dorset export economy and British commerce.

Exporting to the vast number of different countries as AGI does, supporting Navies, Armies and Airfields worldwide doesn’t come without its challenges. The shipments we undertake and the products we handle are complex and varied. We ship over 20 different types of systems (not to mention various components and spares) to over 65 countries. The majority of the equipment we export is controlled by UK Government, as it is specifically designed for Military use, with this comes some steep regulation. Shipments vary from 1KG to Portsmouth to 2 Tonnes to Dominican Republic.

Lead judge, Simon Boyd, managing director of REIDsteel, says: “AGI has embraced change to improve its capacity to export. While it could have continued to rely upon its reputation as a supplier of products in a niche market, it decided to invest in its staff, and changed the way it operates to place it at the forefront of UK exporting. The dynamism and energy of those involved in the business could clearly be felt by all the judges.”

Dorset Business Award (DBA) Finalist – UK Exporter of the Year

AGI are 1 of 3 Companies within Dorset to be shortlisted. This further demonstrates AGI’s commitment to exporting to our customers worldwide and compliance to all regulations. The UK Exporter of the Year was a challenging category with over 20 entries and AGI are proud for being in the top three.

Article on Finalists for the awards can be found in the Bournemouth Echo via the following link:  http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/15600399.REVEALED__The_finalists_in_the_Dorset_Business_Awards

Winners will be announced at the Gala Dinner 23rd November.

AGI’s Airport Systems Division (Metalite) will be exhibiting at Inter Airport Europe in Munich on the 10th – 13th October 2017. Exhibiting portable airfield ground lighting systems, AGI – Airport Systems Division (Metalite) are a leading manufacturer of equipment for both the civilian and military markets. The AGI – Airport Systems Division (Metalite) Trailer-based CALKIT LED, portable Airfield ground lighting & visual approach lighting systems result from decades of Airport industry relevant engineering experience. We will be exhibiting our CALKIT LED & PAPI LED on Stand No. B6-2726 at the Munich Trade Fair Centre in Germany

Aeronautical & General Instruments Limited (AGI) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a “Design & Manufacture” contract by BAE Systems – Surface Ships. The contract is for the supply of Visual Landing Aids for the first batch of 3 Type 26 Global Combat Ships ordered by the U.K Ministry of Defence.

Prior to contract award AGI had been engaged in long term discussions with the project providing a comprehensive, technically advanced Visual Landing Aid solution to support flight operations in the most demanding of sea states.

The Visual Landing Aid system will support flight operations in all weather conditions, using naked eye or Night Vision Goggles (NVG), facilitating an increased operational envelope for the vessel.

Through the utilisation of the very latest LED technology, the Visual Landing Aids offer increased reliability along with reduced maintenance and through life support costs.

AGI is proud to support BAE Systems in the delivery and sustainment of the prestigious Type 26 Global Combat Ships.

Barry Webster – Sales Manager – Ship Air Integration Division of AGI can be seen with Max Campbell –Supply Chain Lead of BAE Systems Maritime signing the Type 26 contracts above.

Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) is the world leading event that brings together the global defence and security sector to innovate and share knowledge. DESI will be held from 12 -15 September 2017 in ExCeL London. The show will have five key sector-focused Zones: Air, Land, Naval, Security & Joint, all showcasing the latest equipment and systems. You will find us at stand S4-460. We are looking forward to seeing you there.