Riedel Communications

Riedel Communications
GmbH & Co. KG
Industry Video, Audio, Data and Communication
Founded 1987
Headquarters Wuppertal, Germany
Key people
  • Thomas Riedel
  • Frank Eischet
Number of employees
> 400
Website www.riedel.net
"Riedel Technologie Park" in Wuppertal

The Riedel Communications GmbH & Co. KG (formerly "Riedel Funk- und Intercomtechnik") was founded in 1987 in Wuppertal by Thomas Riedel (born 1968).[1] It is defined in three business segments: Manufacture of communication equipment, Rental Service and Radio Distribution. The company has over 400 employees[2] and is based in the “Riedel Technologie Park” (Uellendahler Str. 353 in 42109 Wuppertal).[3]

Description

Riedel’s technology is partner of numerous international events including Formula 1 races,[4] World Championships[5][6] and the Olympic Games.[7][8] Many broadcasting companies, theatres and industrial facilities use Riedel systems, for smaller applications and events. In 2003 Riedel won the "Wuppertaler Wirtschaftspreis"[9] and to this day also three Emmy Awards. Particularly mentioned is the latest award, which Riedel received in 2013 for production, features and transmission of Red Bull Statos – Felix Baumgartner jumped out of a space capsule.[10]

The company operates in three business fields:[11][12]
Manufacturing: Riedel designs, manufactures and distributes real-time networks for video, audio, data and communications.
Rental service: Riedel provides radio and intercom services, event IT solutions as well as fibre-based and wireless audio & video transmission systems. Riedel offers support services including project planning, logistics, set up and operations for projects of any size.
Radio distribution: Riedel is one of the largest authorized Motorola business partners in Europe (in partnership since 1991).

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Coordinates: 51°16′39″N 7°09′30″E / 51.2775°N 7.1584°E / 51.2775; 7.1584

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