Asga S.a. & Asga Accesso S.a.

Asga has its origins in research groups that developed the technologies of optical fiber communications and digital transmission, supported since 1973 by Telebras. Its directors have actively participated in these developments.

It was founded in 1989, aiming to establish in Brazil the manufacture of optoelectronic components, components that transform electrical signals into light, allowing the use of optical fibers.

Located in Paulínia, Asga is a 100\% national company, part of the technology hub of the region of Campinas. They are 5800 square feet of high technology, creating products and services that have become industry standard for the most renowned operators telecommunications. Its name comes from Gallium Arsenide, a semiconductor that served as raw material for the first optoelectronic components manufactured by company.

The collapse of market components, caused by the liberalization policy initiated in 1990, forced to seek alternatives that could survive in the new scenario, therefore, decided to diversify its product line also started producing small telecommunications equipment, maintaining its characteristic high-tech enterprise and quality. For this purpose, focused on the access network equipment based on optical fiber. In 1996, he produced his first device, an electro-optical converter of electrical signals to G.703 standard optical fiber, known as link-2 (elinho), later called Optical Modem, a name that was later widely disseminated among the telecommunications .

Since then, the Asga grew to produce optical telecommunications equipment. Today she is a provider of integrated solutions that enable the success of its clients in the transportation of information.

The company has expanded its product portfolio and market presence. In 2001, opened a subsidiary in Argentina, and in 2003, arrived in Mexico, working in other countries through distributors.

Asga has received repeated recognition as one of the best high-tech companies in Brazil. In 1993, BNDESPAR invested in the company through its program CONTEC dedicated to investments in small high technology companies, the AsGa was the first company to receive financing from FINEP within its new partnership program with high-tech companies, was also part the first group of companies to have the project approved by FAPESP, for the first time supports R & D companies, the company also receives support from the Program of Human Resources for Strategic Activities (RHAE).

In the years 2000 and 2004, received certification as one of the 20 best companies to work in São Paulo, making Asga a benchmark for Campinas and region, since our region is the largest industrial center in the hinterland, with the front only the great St. Paul. The awards we receive are the result of constant work of all employees.

In 2005, the Asga SA was restructured as a holding company, creating a new venture: Access Asga to act on the market in its traditional area. In the AG was formed in September Industry and Trade Ltd. Electronic Signs., A new Group company Asga, for the assembly of electronic boards, the Valley of Electronics in the city of Santa Rita do Sapucaí in the southern state of Minas Gerais. In June 2006 began production of the AG.