R&M acquires Silicon Valley based REALM Communications Group Inc.

Acquisition of REALM Communications Group, Inc. brings US market entry and new business opportunities.

  • Thursday, 4th February 2016 Posted 8 years ago in by Phil Alsop
Swiss Cabling specialist R&M has qcquired REALM Communications Group. Inc., a North American fibre optic specialist based in Milpitas, California. Founded in 1987, REALM is a leader in developing and supplying advanced fibre management products for DC, wireless antenna systems, enterprise networks and the Silicon Valley’s OEMs.

 

“The acquisition of REALM offers R&M access to the world’s most important network cabling market, allowing us to serve customers on each continent with high-end network solutions for the LAN, DC and Public Network markets,” says Michel Riva, CEO of R&M. “We are very excited about the new growth opportunities with this geographical expansion. REALM is not only providing us with complementary technology but will also give us access to high end-customers in the strongly growing North American Data Center market.”

 

REALM is well known for customer-specific, high-quality cabling solutions in the local markets. In many ways, the innovative and high-quality cabling solutions from REALM and R&M are complimentary and offer an extended solutions portfolio for the customers.

 

John Russell, Founder of REALM, said: “Over the last 28 years, we have built excellent customer relationships through our expertise in fibre-optic technology and our ability to react swiftly to customer needs. We are thrilled to become a part of R&M's global organization. Together we can accelerate our growth and take the company to the next level."