Systems integration specialist Broadcast Networks has extended its presence in Europe through a by partnership with Italian company Video Signal, a leading provider of production and postproduction systems.

With more than 25 years’ experience as an independent SI company, Broadcast Networks has designed and delivered media systems worldwide, including major European transmission facilities and HD OB vehicles for sports production. Clients include Chellomedia in Holland, Bloomberg in Germany, ITV in the UK, OB Team in Norway and SBP in Italy.

This new venture will enable Broadcast Networks to provide enhanced services to the Italian market and establish a foothold in Mainland Europe. Milan-based Video Signal will provide build facilities for local projects and offer support to Broadcast Networks’ clients in the region. Other European customers will also benefit by having access to Broadcast Networks’ services without leaving Mainland Europe. This will provide opportunities to use local Italian coachbuilders to make it easier for customers to be part of a system build.

‘While we are UK-based, much of our business comes from Europe, the Middle East and Africa,’ explains Broadcast Networks MD, Tom Haye. ‘We have offices in the UK and Holland, and this expansion will enable us to meet growing customer demand from the Italian market where we already have an established client base including broadcasters such as SBP. Partnering with Video Signal allows us to access their extensive knowledge and understanding of the Italian market, culture and language. It will also deliver real benefits to our customers as they will now be able to access local support from a highly experienced team.’

Established in 1994 by Alessandro Trezzi, Video Signal built a strong reputation for its technical expertise. The company also distributes a range of products from high-profile broadcast manufacturers including Axon, Linear Acoustic, Triology, Lynx and Apantac. Video Signal’s staff will take training from the Broadcast Networks team to ‘ensure that they match the high standards of design and build’.

‘Broadcast Networks is considered to be one of Europe’s leading independent systems integrators, particularly in the design and build of OB and SNG vehicles,’ says Alessandro Trezzi. ‘The emergence of HD and 3D broadcasting has created significant demand for OB vehicles that can cater for this market. In some cases this means building new vehicles but we can also offer facilities to refurbish and upgrade existing vehicles in order to bring them up to today’s specifications. Video Signal is now able to offer complete turnkey solutions.’

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