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The JRD Group of Companies
IndustryTelecommunications
Founded1982
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Bob Rogers (CEO)
ProductsTwo-way radios
Network Operator
Specialist Systems Integrators
Telecommunications Consultancy
Equipment Manufacturer
Number of employees
<50
WebsiteThe JRD Group of Companies

The JRD Group of Companies is a radio communications company with headquarters based in Melbourne, Australia. The Group is comprised of three main companies; JRD Communications Pty Ltd/JRD Rentals Pty Ltd, Radio Systems Technologies Pty Ltd and NX Digital 1. Bob Rogers is the current CEO of the Group[1]. The Group was one of the inaugural founders, and is an Accredited Member, of The Australian Radio Communications Industry Association (ARCIA)[2] [3].

The JRD Group of Companies is also committed to education and training. The group is a contributor at RMIT University, and has been a Gold Partner for the RMIT Electrical & Computer Engineering's annual EnGenius Trade Fair since 2006[2]. In 2011, they sponsored student visits to their communications sites and workplace, and offered student work placements within the radio communications industry[4].

JRD Communications Pty Ltd are a Tait Solutions Partner[5], and as such, have provided charitable donations relating to the Tait Industry Charity Day 2010[6].

Radio Systems Technologies Pty Ltd, a JRD Group company, has installed systems for various companies around the world, including TETRA systems for Rio Tinto in Western Australia[7].

History

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1982:
JRD Communications was founded by the management team of Plessey Australia Ltd and Vinten Communications Pty Ltd[8].

2009:
NX Digital 1 was launched on the 2nd December[9].

2010
Radio Systems Technologies (RST) established a partnership with The JRD Group on the 1st February[10].

Corporate Affairs

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Industry Excellence Awards

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2005:
Bob Rogers from JRD received the Jonathan Livingston Seagull Award[11]

2006:
Steve Reining from JRD received the Technical Excellence Award[12]

2008:
Both Matthew Gibson from JRD and Simon McClure from Vertel received the New Talent Award[13]

2009:
Robert van Wijk from JRD received the Professional Sales Award[14]
Bob Rogers from JRD received the Engineering Excellence Award [14]

2012:
Fritz van Enk from RST received the Jonathan Livingston Seagull Award[15]

Technologies and Solutions

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References

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Official site for The JRD Group of Companies