Company Profile: Terma Group

Type: Defense and Aerospace Manufacturer​

Headquarters: Lystrup, Denmark​

Founded: 1949​

Key Divisions: Aerostructures, Space, Defense, Security & Surveillance​

Overview

Terma Group is a Danish company specializing in high-tech products and technology for the defense and aerospace industries. With a global presence, Terma develops, manufactures, and services solutions for customers worldwide, focusing on delivering security for countries, alliances, and individuals. ​

History

Founded in 1949 by brothers Orla and Svend Aage Jørgensen, Terma began as a manufacturer of thermometers and manometers for ships. Over the decades, it has evolved into a leading supplier of high-tech solutions for defense and aerospace applications. ​

Products and Services

Aerostructures:

  • Design and manufacture of aerostructures for aerospace and defense companies. Terma is a strategic supplier to the F-35 Lightning II program, delivering more than 70 parts, including leading edges, composite tail parts, gun pods, fuselage parts, and electronics. ​

Space:

  • Provides on-board electronics and software for satellites and control centers, focusing on power conditioning systems and star trackers. Terma has contributed to major space projects, including ESA’s BepiColombo and Rosetta missions. ​

Defense:

  • Develops command and control systems for naval ships, electronic warfare protection systems, and 3D-audio systems for fighter aircraft. Terma’s solutions are utilized by various air forces and navies worldwide. ​

Security & Surveillance:

  • Offers radar systems used by coast guard services, port authorities, and other agencies for tracking marine vessels and aircraft. The SCANTER radar series is among Terma’s notable products in this category. ​

Financial Highlights

  • Revenue: DKK 2,633 million (2023/2024)​
  • Net Income: DKK 206 million (2023/2024)​
  • Number of Employees: Approximately 1,800 (2024)​

Terma’s international customers contribute more than 80% of the company’s total sales, reflecting its strong global presence. ​

Global Presence

Terma’s headquarters are located in Lystrup near Aarhus, Denmark, with additional facilities in Grenaa and Herlev. Internationally, Terma operates in Leiden (Netherlands), Darmstadt (Germany), Harwell (UK), Singapore, Abu Dhabi (UAE), New Delhi (India), and multiple locations across the United States, including Warner Robins (Georgia), Arlington (Virginia), Fort Worth (Texas), Norfolk (Virginia), and Atlanta (Georgia). ​

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