For Immediate Release
NUCOMM ACQUIRED BY VITEC GROUP, PLC
Surrey, UK, May 30, 2007- The Vitec Group, worldwide provider of a wide range of equipment and services to the broadcasting, entertainment and photographic industries, today announces the acquisition of Nucomm Inc., leading provider of digital and analog microwave systems for the broadcast industry, common carrier, cable, government, military and international marketplace. With this acquisition, The Vitec Group further strengthens its unparalleled line of product and service offerings.
Established in 1990 by founder and President Dr. John B. Payne, Nucomm offers a comprehensive line of portable and fixed link microwave systems that will fit seamlessly into Vitec's Broadcast Systems division under the company's newly formed business unit, Vitec Group RF Systems. As part of the agreement, Dr. Payne along with Vice President of Engineering John Payne IV will continue to lead Nucomm.
"Nucomm is very excited to be one of the cornerstones of the new Vitec Group RF Systems business unit," said Dr. Payne. "By joining with RFC and MSC, the new team is able to bring customers an unparalleled range of products and services. We have always been the technology leader in broadcast microwave systems, and with the backing of the Vitec Group, we now have a foundation to continue our growth and worldwide expansion."
Vitec's acquisition of Nucomm and the development of the Vitec Group RF Systems unit provides customers with a comprehensive array of products and services designed to meet any microwave need from single systems to extensive networks. Nucomm will be joined by RF Central, an industry leading distributor and microwave integrator to form Vitec Group RF Systems. In addition, Microwave Services Corporation, the industry's leading microwave systems repair and maintenance company, will join the team in the very near future. With the creation of Vitec Group RF Systems, the companies are well placed to supply the leading products and installation services to broadcasters who have to replace their legacy analog systems as part of the Broadcast Auxiliary Spectrum (BAS) relocation project.
According to Gareth Rhys Williams , Group Chief Executive for Vitec Group, "We are delighted that Nucomm, RFC and MSC will be joining the Vitec Group. Together we can offer our broadcast customers an even wider range of the best RF products and services, which we believe will be particularly valuable to them as they address the challenges of the BAS relocation project and beyond. Vitec companies are established businesses in the broadcast world, and have an enviable reputation for product innovation and reliability, a commitment that is shared by our new colleagues. I look forward to working with them all."
About Nucomm
Nucomm, Inc is a leading worldwide provider of Digital Microwave Systems for the television broadcast, government and sports industries. All products are designed to transport high quality HD or SD video from a variety of platforms, including fixed point to point, ENG vans, helicopters, wireless camera systems and tripods to name a few.
Nucomm has maintained a record of innovation and leadership since its inception, the company has been responsible for numerous innovations that have reshaped the industry. Nucomm has delivered a number of significant 'firsts' to the television broadcast market, including digital STL systems, multi band digital ENG radios, COFDM spectrum monitoring and native video IP file transfer capability from ENG Vans to name a few. Nucomm designs, manufactures and markets its products from its factory in Hackettstown, NJ. You can contact Nucomm Sales by phone 908-852-3700 or email sales@nucomm.com .
About The Vitec Group
The Vitec Group supplies a wide range of equipment and services to the broadcasting, entertainment and photographic industries. Its products are distributed in nearly 100 countries, either through dealerships or direct to the end user or corporate customer. Vitec is based on strong, well known, premium brands that professionals rely on. Vitec is organized in three divisions: Photographic, Broadcast Systems and Broadcast Services. For more information, visit www.vitecgroup.com .
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International Contact:
The Vitec Group, Tel: +44 020 8939 4650
Gareth Rhys Williams
U.S. Contact:
D. Pagan Communications, Tel: 631-659-2309
Joe DiBenedetto