The Combined Group of Companies are an Australian-owned group of independent, mutually supportive organisations, which form a significant force in their areas of operations. Spectracom, the first company in the Group, was established in 1971 followed later by Nu Tech. A merger with Minor Planet in 2003 resulted in the suitably named Combined Communication with Wireless Data Solutions acquired shortly thereafter. The activities of the private companies within the Group have expanded over the years to encompass four strategic areas: Land Mobile Radio Sales Fleet Services Microwave Communications Engineering Dealer Distribution Network