About Us
Silke Communications has been serving 2-way radio communications needs for over 50 years, and now serves customers across the West. What was originally a small, family-owned business has become a national leader in wireless communications – thanks to devoted employees and loyal customers. Silke is now an employee-owned company and it shows in our attentive service and dedication to successful, long-term partnerships with our customers.
Join Our Team
Silke is a fast-growing company. We are often hiring sales, service and technical staff. See current listings here. To apply, please send us your resume along with a cover letter. No phone calls or in-person inquiries, please.
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History
Despite its long history, Silke certainly hasn’t slowed down. In fact, since 2009 we’ve added locations across the West and vastly expanded our networks and our services to customers.
Early Years
1964-2007
• Family ownership
• Eugene-Springfield service area
• Focus on timber industry
• First towers acquired
• 10 employees
Phase 1 Expansion
2008-2018
• Second generation leadership
• Reposition for growth
• Acquire/open/expand 9 facilities, locations in Oregon, Washington, California
• Relocate administration office to San Ramon, CA
• Expand sales and technical workforce
• Lead market share and strength in schools, transportation, public safety
• Acquire FCC spectrum
• Acquire tower facilities and convert to FleetNet™ Digital – the largest private digital radio communications network in US
Employee Ownership
2019
• Grow to 50 employees
• Become employee-owned company
• Expand FleetNet™ Digital network
• Add FleetNet™ Metro system and coverage
• Expand industries served
Phase 2 Expansion
2020-Present
• Company celebrates 60 years
• Acquisitions continue
• Sales/service location count at 14
• Headquarters expansion in Sacramento
• Expand FleetNet™ Digital network
• Expand FleetNet™ Metro system coverage
• Dominate 12 industries in service area
