FAQ: Critical Infrastructure Technologies Establishes European Subsidiary in Latvia

What is the main announcement in this content?

Critical Infrastructure Technologies Ltd. has formed a new wholly owned Latvian subsidiary called SIA CiTech Europe, representing a major expansion of the company’s global presence and European operations.

Why is CiTech establishing operations in Latvia?

Latvia will serve as CiTech’s European Headquarters starting in 2026, leveraging the country’s strategic location within the European Union, logistical advantages, and attractive corporate tax rate of 4% in the Special Economic Zone.

Where exactly in Latvia will CiTech establish its operations?

Advanced discussions are underway to locate the new facility in the Special Economic Zone in Liepaja, a port city on Latvia’s western coast, chosen for its strategic location and logistical benefits.

What specific operations are planned for the Latvian facility?

CiTech plans to establish a manufacturing facility and dedicated sales force in Latvia to serve markets across Europe, supporting defence, border security, surveillance, infrastructure, and innovation sectors.

Who are the key stakeholders CiTech has engaged with in Latvia?

CiTech has conducted high-level meetings with the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Latvian Investment and Development Agency, Armed Forces Command, Liepaja Local Government, and Liepaja Special Economic Zone Agency.

When will Latvia become CiTech’s European Headquarters?

Latvia is planned to become CiTech’s European Headquarters in 2026, with the establishment of manufacturing and sales operations to serve European markets.

What is CiTech’s core business and main product?

CiTech develops autonomous, high-capacity mobile communications platforms, with its first product being the Nexus 16, which provides critical mobile telecommunications for mining, defence, border security, surveillance, and emergency services sectors.

What are the key features of CiTech’s self-deploying platform?

The self-deploying platform uses patented technologies to overcome limitations of current deployable communication solutions, providing strong tower support and rapid self-deployment capabilities while supporting radio equipment including LTE and surveillance systems.

Who is the CEO of Critical Infrastructure Technologies and how can they be contacted?

Brenton Scott serves as Director & Chief Executive Officer and can be contacted at [email protected] or +61 411 751 191 for further information.

What is the current status of CiTech’s product development?

CiTech has completed the research and development phase and is currently commercializing the first of many products to be released, with the Nexus 16 being their initial product offering.