The background to our business

The roots of Willtek Communications date back to 1957 when a small group of engineers started a business in southern Munich. In 1958 Schlumberger acquired the company and proceeded to develop its business over the next 36 years prior to selling the enterprise to Wavetek in 1994, at the same time integrating the Indianapolis team.

In 1998, Wavetek merged with Wandel & Goltermann in Germany. Two years later, US-based Dynatech bought WWG and merged it with its subsidiary TTC. Acterna was born, with 4800 employees worldwide. The Wireless Instruments division, which was a part of Acterna's wireless network segment, acquired Chase Communications (UK) and its air interface operations in 2001.

In 2002, Acterna divested its Wireless Instruments division through an MBO led by the management team.
In March 2003, Investcorp acquired a majority interest to finance Willtek's expansion into new markets and products.
Willtek became a wholly owned subsidiary of Wireless Telecom Group, Inc. in July 2005.