MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates

MDA
Public
Traded as TSX: MDA
Industry Information technology services, Engineering services, Communications satellite
Founded 1969
Founder
Headquarters Richmond, British Columbia, Canada [1]
Key people
Revenue Increase$2.1 billion CAD (2015)[2]
Increase$142.8 million CAD (2015)[2]
Number of employees
4,800+ (2015)[2]
Subsidiaries MDA Information Systems, MDA US Systems
Website www.mdacorporation.com

MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. is a Canadian multinational communications and information company. MDA has locations throughout Canada, and the United States operating under the MDA brand name.

MDA's most visible products include the Canadarm used on the NASA Space Shuttle, as well as the Canadarm2 and Dextre remote manipulator systems on the International Space Station.

MDA provides operational solutions to commercial and government organizations worldwide, including:

MDA is a member of the British Columbia Technology Industry Association.

History

See also

References

  1. 2015 MDA anual report 53p
  2. 1 2 3 "MDA Factsheet" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-02-25. Retrieved 2014-02-28.
  3. MDA completes strategic capability acquisition in the United States
  4. MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates CEO Announces Transformational US Acquisition Conference (Transcript). Retrieved on 06-27-12.
  5. "Intelsat Picks MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. for Satellite Servicing". press release. CNW Group. Retrieved 2011-03-15. MDA plans to launch its Space Infrastructure Servicing ("SIS") vehicle into near geosynchronous orbit, where it will service commercial and government satellites in need of additional fuel, re-positioning or other maintenance. ... MDA and Intelsat will work together to finalize specifications and other requirements over the next six months before both parties authorize the build phase of the program. The first refueling mission is to be available 3.5 years following the commencement of the build phase.
  6. 2008 TIA Award Winners. BCTIA. Retrieved on 07-11-08.
  7. "Minister of Industry Confirms Initial Decision on Proposed Sale of Macdonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. to Alliant Techsystems Inc.". Industry Canada. 2008-05-08. Retrieved 2009-01-04.
  8. "MDA Selling Canadarm Business to U.S. Firm". CBC News. 2008-01-08. Retrieved 2008-02-21.
  9. "Federal government blocks sale of MDA space division". CBC News. 2008-04-10. Retrieved 2008-04-10.
  10. "MDA Acquires U.S.-Based Alliance Spacesystems". Retrieved 2013-05-14.
  11. "Reasons for Selection, 2007 Canada's Top 100 Employers".
  12. "MDA Acquires Legal Search Firm In Northern Ireland". Retrieved 2006-07-15.
  13. "MDA Acquires Leading Provider Of Electronic Exchange Solutions To Lenders And Surveyors In UK". Retrieved 2006-07-15.
  14. 1 2 3 4 "Annual Report 2005" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2006-05-06. Retrieved 2006-07-15.
  15. "MDA Acquires Leading Land Information Company in Scotland". Archived from the original on 2006-05-06. Retrieved 2006-07-15.
  16. "MDA Acquires Small Robotic Mining Company". Archived from the original on 2006-05-15. Retrieved 2006-07-15.
  17. "In Real Estate, Geographic Information and the Internet Changes Everything". Retrieved 2006-07-15.
  18. "MDA to Acquire Iotek Inc. of Halifax". Archived from the original on 2006-05-06. Retrieved 2006-07-15.
  19. "Orbital Sciences Deal". New York Times. 1995-09-06. Retrieved 2006-07-15.

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