With its headquarters in Neckartenzlingen, Germany and sites in Hungary, France, China, Japan, South Korea, Mexico and the USA, Hirschmann Car Communication GmbH is one of the world's leading suppliers of mobile communication systems. For over 80 years the company has had a considerable influence on shaping this market. Today the product range includes antenna systems and TV tuners for initial installation as well as an extensive range of antennas for upgrades. The customers of this Swabian global player include all the wellknown automobile manufacturers. Starting with the invention of the banana plug in the 1920s and the world's first telescopic antenna in the 1930s, Hirschmann Car Communication GmbH has developed numerous innovations and new tailor-made solutions for all its customers' requirements. The latest innovation in this field are the patented foil antennas: these can be applied and/or integrated almost invisibly in practically any location and guarantee the best possible reception - an innovation which an also be used in many other possible applications outside the automobile sector.