Riedel Communications

The RIEDEL Communications GmbH & Co. KG (formerly "Riedel Funk- und Intercomtechnik") was founded in 1987 in Wuppertal by Thomas Riedel (born 1968). It is defined in three business segments: Manufacture of communication equipment, Rental Service and Radio Distribution. The company has over 500 employees and is based in the “RIEDEL Technologie Park” (Uellendahler Str. 353 in 42109 Wuppertal).DescriptionRiedel’s technology is partner of numerous international events including Formula 1 races, World Championships and the Olympic Games. Many broadcasting companies, theatres and industrial facilities use Riedel systems, for smaller applications and events. In 2003 Riedel won the "Wuppertaler Wirtschaftspreis" 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 Stratos – Felix Baumgartner jumped out of a space capsule.The company operates in three business fields: • Manufacturing: Riedel designs, manufactures and distributes real-time networks for video, audio, data and communications. The products are used worldwide for broadcast, pro-audio, event, sports, theatre, universities and security applications. • 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).