Orbcomm

ORBCOMM Inc. is a provider of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions specializing in tracking, monitoring, and controlling assets across various industries, including transportation, supply chain, heavy equipment, and maritime. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Rochelle Park, New Jersey, the company offers a range of services, including network connectivity, devices, and web reporting applications designed to enhance security and operational efficiency for assets such as trailers, trucks, rail cars, and marine vessels. ORBCOMM's products include its ReeferTrak, GenTrak, GlobalTrak, and CargoWatch brands, which enable customers to monitor and manage cold chain and dry transport assets effectively. Additionally, the company provides satellite Automatic Identification System (AIS) data services to enhance maritime safety and offers vehicle fleet management solutions through its own low-Earth orbit satellite constellation and terrestrial cellular services. ORBCOMM markets its offerings directly to original equipment manufacturers and government customers, as well as indirectly through channel partners and affiliates.

John Stolte

EVP, Technology and Operations

7 past transactions

Blue Tree Systems

Acquisition in 2017
Blue Tree Systems specializes in developing and marketing R:COM fleet management systems across Europe and North America. The company offers a suite of cloud-based technologies that include features for fuel and performance monitoring, tachograph management, temperature management, and driving style management. Its solutions are designed to enhance transport fleet management for various sectors, including logistics and supermarket operations. By providing advanced telematics, customizable reporting, and multi-user management, Blue Tree Systems enables businesses to improve compliance, reduce fuel costs, enhance road safety, and protect cargo.

inthinc

Acquisition in 2017
inthinc Technology Solutions is a telematics company based in Salt Lake City, Utah, founded in 1997. The company specializes in developing fleet management and driver safety solutions designed for a variety of applications, including fleets, small businesses, families, and motorsports. In addition to telematics services, inthinc offers a range of account management, data services, field services, and training resources for both customers and technicians. Their focus lies in enhancing driver safety, improving efficiency, and ensuring compliance through advanced technologies such as GPS tracking and driver mentoring and monitoring.

Skygistics

Acquisition in 2016
Skygistics specializes in satellite and cellular connectivity solutions, focusing on the management of remote and mobile assets. The company serves over 250 telematics and enterprise clients, offering a range of telematics services tailored to their needs. Skygistics also plans to expand its distribution of ORBCOMM's products across some of the fastest-growing IoT markets, including South Africa and 22 other African nations. Additionally, the company provides wireless data communications services, utilizing satellite and GSM technology to facilitate the control and management of remote assets throughout Africa and Australia.

WAM Technologies

Acquisition in 2015
WAM Technologies provider by market share of remote wireless management and control solutions for ocean transport refrigerated containers and related intermodal equipment on a global basis.

InSync Software

Acquisition in 2015
InSync Software specializes in developing software solutions for asset tracking applications that utilize radio frequency identification (RFID), global positioning systems (GPS), and sensor technologies. The company enables enterprises to enhance their operations by integrating advanced tracking capabilities with cloud computing and existing business processes. Its offerings include a comprehensive set of application building blocks and solution templates tailored for asset-intensive industries such as oil and gas, chemicals, construction, high technology, aerospace, and defense. InSync's innovative approach helps organizations effectively address their asset management challenges across various sectors. The company has been acquired by ORBCOMM.

SkyWave Mobile Communications

Acquisition in 2014
SkyWave Mobile Communications is a global provider of satellite and satellite-cellular devices and services tailored for the Machine-to-Machine (M2M) market. Since its establishment in 1997, the company has designed, manufactured, and shipped over 750,000 Inmarsat-based satellite terminals used in various sectors, including transportation, maritime, oil and gas, utilities, and government. SkyWave offers an integrated approach that combines hardware, network, and applications to facilitate effective tracking, monitoring, control, and management of both fixed and mobile assets. With a deep understanding of the challenges associated with remote asset tracking, SkyWave delivers reliable communication solutions that enhance operational efficiency and asset management for its clients worldwide.

Par Logistics

Acquisition in 2011
Par Logistics is a logistics firm that offers air freight, truck loads, international and intermodal services, and transportation solutions.
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