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Building strong relationships: The foundation of Expando’s success

Since 2000, Expando has been a trusted provider of rugged computing solutions, embedded systems, and electronics for the defense and space sectors. As we celebrate 25 years in the industry, our foundation remains the same. That is trust, expertise, and simplicity in everything we do. Strong relationships have always been at the heart of our business, not just with our customers but also with suppliers and industry partners.

“Expando has been our trusted partner for years. When challenges arise, they don’t just provide a solution, they actively work with us to optimize and future-proof our technology.”
Project Manager, Nordic defense company

25 years of strong relationships

During the past 25 years, Expando has been at the forefront of rugged computing and defense electronics, providing expert consulting, high-performance systems, and long-term support. Our journey is defined by strong relationships, technical excellence, and an unwavering commitment to the mission success of our customers.

Because at Expando, we don’t just sell technology, we ensure it serves the mission, every step of the way.

Support & Care: A commitment beyond delivery

Support & Care is not just a step in our process; it defines how we operate. From our start in 2000 to today, we have built our reputation on long-term partnerships, expert guidance, and transparent communication.

“We were here yesterday, we are here today, and we will be here tomorrow. The most important for me has always been relationships. I have built the company on this belief.” says Göran Åstand, founder of Expando.

  • Long-term commitment: We focus on building enduring partnerships with customers and suppliers, ensuring that our solutions evolve alongside their needs.
  • Strong supplier & customer relationships: Trust is built through years of collaboration, working through challenges such as supply chain issues, regulatory requirements, and performance optimizations
  • Honest & transparent communication: Whether it’s about lead times, modifications, or after-sales support, we set clear expectations and follow through.
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Team Expando

Expando: Your trusted advisor in military defense applications

Our philosophy and core values have led to a role as an advisor and technical partner. Customers return to us not just for our high-performance rugged computing solutions. They come for our deep industry knowledge and consultative approach in military defense applications. Expando has evolved far beyond being just a product supplier.

We are an advisor for defense organizations seeking expertise in rugged electronics, embedded computing, and tactical IT for applications across land, sea, air, space and cyberspace. By involving Expando early in the process, customers gain a strategic advantage, ensuring that their systems are designed, tested, and optimized for the toughest operational environments.

Relationships built on trust & expertise

The strongest proof of trust is when customers actively come to us for input for new projects.
Knowing they can rely on us for guidance on everything from COTS and MOTS (Modified-Commercial-off-the-shelf) modifications to meeting SWaP-C (Size, Weight, Power, and Cost) requirements.

In military and space applications, precision and reliability are critical. We don’t just deliver off-the-shelf technology – we optimize solutions, analyze requirements, and provide strategic guidance to help customers meet the most demanding operational needs.

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