Hiltron Signs Distribution Agreement with TeamCast

Hiltron Communications, one of Europe's leading satellite equipment manufacturers and system integrators, announces a major addition to its product distribution portfolio. The new agreement is with TeamCast which is specialised in modulation technologies for digital terrestrial television, wireless transmission and satellite applications. It is applicable across the DACH markets: Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The agreement was confirmed during the US National Association of Broadcasters' (NAB) recent exhibition in Las Vegas.

Photo shows Hiltron managing director Antonio Monteverde and TeamCast indirect sales coordinator Rémi Duhamel

"TeamCast is globally recognised for high product quality and high reliability," comments Hiltron's managing director Antonio Monteverde. "We will be offering the full TeamCast range of satellite modulators both for standalone purchase and incorporated into complete Hiltron systems. TeamCast modulators include the Vyper and Dual Vyper DVB-S/DSNG/S2/S2X, SmartGate IP/Ethernet satellite gateway and Tyger wideband satellite modulator. We will also be promoting TeamCast's new Neptune DVB-S/S2/S2X satellite demodulator which was introduced at the show."

"Hiltron has a proven track record of excellence in the satellite communication business sector both as a system integrator and for products of its own manufacture," adds TeamCast's indirect sales coordinator Rémi Duhamel. "The Hiltron HMAM series of motorised satellite antenna mounts and Comsys-Core satcom system controller have achieved especially wide success. We look forward to a long and customer-beneficial partnership between the two companies, extending TeamCast's visibility throughout the DACH market."

Based in Rennes, France, TeamCast (www.teamcast.com) produces a wide range of equipment addressing the growing needs of satellite communications. This includes modulators, exciters and professional demodulators covering digital television and radio standards worldwide. TeamCast has offices in New York and Singapore to support the development of its business in North America and Asia, with local sales and technical support.

Hiltron Communications (www.hiltron.de) is a globally active system integrator, manufacturer and distributor in the field of satellite and wireless communication. The company operates from modern purpose-built headquarters at Backnang near Stuttgart. On-site facilities include a large technical operations area with high access doors and ceiling, capable of accommodating satellite-link vehicles and their roof-mounted antennas.

Contacts for further information

Hiltron Communications: Antonio Monteverde

Tel: +49 (0)7191 343 570 | Email: antonio.monteverde@hiltron.de

TeamCast press communications: Alain Untersee

Tel: +33 (0)2 23 25 26 80 | Email: alain.untersee@teamcast.com

Hiltron Communications, Emil-Rathenau-Str. 1, 71522 Backnang, Germany

Tel: +49 (0)7191 343 570 | Fax: +49 (0)7191 3435 750 | URL: www.hiltron.de

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