WISI takes over high-tech company 2wCom
August 4, 2011
The strategic acquisition of the leading provider of innovative FM/RDS and DVB-S/S2 solutions strengthens the Wilhelm Sihn Jr. GmbH & Co. KG (WISI) has announced the take-over of 2wCom. Since more than two decades 2wCom has been a worldwide established manufacturer and supplier of professional broadcasting products in the field of DVB-S/S2, DVB-T, FM, RDS-TMC and TCP / IP SNMP Management Control Systems. With this strategic move, WISI expands the business portfolio in the professional broadcast market and for associated service providers worldwide.
Crucial for WISI was not only the outstanding technical expertise of 2wcom but most importantly the excellent customer contacts and the highly-qualified and dedicated team behind. 2wCom has been founded in 1996 by the company owner and managing director Werner Drews. Since this time the company has grown rapidly and today it is one of the leading suppliers in Europe for complete DVB-S/S2 Audio & IP satellite system solutions including professional encoders, modulators and advanced digital satellite receiver (IRDs). 2wCom serves all important private and public broadcasters in Europe via its own network of value added resellers.
“Modern technology for audio transmission over satellite networks is one of the strategic key-issues for WISI and 2wCom is one of the most innovative providers in this field. The company fits perfectly with WISI, since it strengthens our international position within the important broadcast market segment and I am very pleased to welcome 2wCom as a partner within the WISI family of companies,” states Axel Sihn, Managing Partner of WISI.
“WISI is a very strong partner and with this asset deal we do strengthen our market position. Due to the alliance announced today we are expecting a significantly improved position for the aspired high level of international growth. In addition by sharing the technical know-how and our synergies this will have great impact in the power and speed of innovation in a market of high competition. Additionally this will create a great benefit for our customers, both companies and last but not least our employees,” emphasized by Werner Drews, Managing Director of 2wcom.