Thrane & Thrane's was founded by twin brothers Lars and Per Thrane in 1981 in Denmark. The company currently holds a leading position for the production of radio communication systems providing vessel communications intended for the marine and aviation industry and offshore call centers and has a strong position in the market of global mobile satellite communications, based on the Inmarsat system. Thrane & Thrane is one of 4 manufacturers of equipment by latest standard INMARSAT BGAN (Broadband Global Area Network).