Historical Milestones in Highlander

2001

Incorporation of Beijing Highlander Digital Technology Co Ltd in Beijing Tsinghua Science Park.

2002

Launched Maritime Voyage Data Recorder model HLD-A.

2005

Production of OEM Voyage Data Recorder for an European Marine Equipment Manufacturer.

2006

Launched ship’s simplified voyage data recorder model HLD-S2.

2007

Began producing OEM voyage data recorder systems for a 2nd European ship’s equipment maker.

2008

Launched ship’s voyage data recorder model HLD-B2.

2010

Inception of 2nd Engineering & Production 3300 sqm factory in Dijin Industrial Estate in Beijing.
Listed in Shenzhen Stock Exchange, one of the world’s top 10 exchange bourses by market capitalization.
Launched VDR fixed data capsule model PDU 100.
Launched DNV Type Approved Vessel’s Steering Control System , HLD-MSC 200.

2011

Launched ship’s bridge navigational watch alarm system model HLD-BNWAS 100.
Launched ship’s heading control system HLD-SC200.
Launched ship’s rudder angle indication system HLD-RAIS100.
Launched 1st generation ship’s electronic chart display and information system HLD-ECDIS 1000.
Launched 1st generation, 800 series X and S band ARPA radar system.

2012

Set up new 30,000 Sqm production factory in Nantong.

2013

Launched DNV Type Approved HLD-TCS 600 Track Control System for track steering.
Launched 2nd generation ship’s electronic chart display and information system HLD-ECDIS 100.
Established new R&D centers in Russia & Italy.
Introduced vessel monitoring system HLD-VMS200.

2014

Launched Maritime Voyage Data Recorder, HLD-VDR 600, meeting latest IMO MSC.333 (90) Performance Standard.
Introduced integrated navigation system HLD-INS600.

2015

Launched 2nd generation ship’s bridge navigational watch alarm system model HLD-BNWAS 600.
Acquires stake in Shanghai Laurel Technologies Co; Ltd.
Relocated Shanghai Sales Office to Shanghai Hongkou District.
Acquires stake in Rockson Automation Gmbh.
Delivered 10th multi-sensor Coastal Surveillance system.

2016

Ccelebrated 15th year anniversary.
Llaunched 2nd generation ship’s heading control system HLD-SC 600.
Launched 2nd generation, 900 series X and S band ARPA radar system.

2017

Launched 3rd generation ship’s electronic chart display and information system HLD-ECDIS 600.