Riedel Communications

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RIEDEL Communications
Native name
Riedel (/ˈriːdəl/ REE-dəl)
Company typeGmbH
IndustryVideo, Audio, Data and Communication
Founded1987
Headquarters
Key people
  • Thomas Riedel
  • Frank Eischet
  • Martin Berger
Number of employees
> 700
Website www.riedel.net

RIEDEL Communications GmbH (formerly Riedel Funk- und Intercomtechnik) is a German manufacturer of communications equipment and an equipment distributor. Riedel was founded in 1987 in Wuppertal, Germany by Thomas Riedel. [1]

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Riedel has three business segments: manufacture of communication equipment, rental services, and radio distribution. The company has over 1000 employees [2] and is based in the RIEDEL Technologie Park (Uellendahler Str. 353 in 42109 Wuppertal, Germany). [3]

Description

Riedel's technology has been used in numerous international events, including Formula 1 races, [4] World Championships [5] [6] [7] and the Olympic Games. [8] [9] Many broadcasting companies, theatres and industrial facilities use Riedel systems for smaller applications and events. In 2003 Riedel won the Wuppertaler Wirtschaftspreis. [10] It has also received three Emmy Awards.

In 2013, Riedel received an Emmy for production, features and transmission of the Red Bull StratosFelix Baumgartner jump out of a balloon capsule. [11]

Riedel operates in three business fields: [12] [13]

Manufacturing: Riedel designs, manufactures and distributes real-time networks for video, audio, data and communications. The products are used worldwide for broadcast, [14] [15] professional audio, event, [16] [17] [18] sports, [19] [20] theatre, universities, [21] house of worship [22] and security applications.
Rental service: Riedel provides radio and intercom services, event IT as well as fibre-based and wireless audio and 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).

Milestones & History

2019: Artist-1024 and acquisition of Embrionix

2018: RSP-1232HL SmartPanel and acquisition of Archwave and Cymatic Audio

2017: Bolero

2016: ASL, Rio, and Delec

2015: MicroN, MetroN and STX-200 for Skype TX

2014: Olympic Wintergames and Commonwealth Games Glasgow

2012: Red Bull Stratos

2011: Eurovision Song Contest

2009: MediorNet

2005: Red Bull Air Race

2004: Partyline and Olympic Games

2002: Olympic Winter Games

2000: EXPO & Artist

1998: FIFA Worldcup

1994: Olympic Games

1993: Formula One

1991: Motorola and RiFace

1987: Founded in Wuppertal, Germany

Products

Manufactured products:

Managed technology products:

Locations worldwide

Engineering hubs:

References

  1. Riedel Communications Stadionwelt-business.de (English)
  2. About Riedel Communications www.riedel.net
  3. Riedel Communications Stadionwelt-business.de (English)
  4. Riedel @ Formula 1 Live-production.tv: Riedel @ Formula 1
  5. Riedel Communications: Signal Distribution at the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup www.soundprolight.com
  6. Riedel Provides A/V, Data, and Communications Solution for 2014 RBAR World Championships www.live-production.tv
  7. "Eleven Sports Network Singapore Installs Riedel STX-200 to Bring Skype Feeds Into Live Football Coverage | Broadcasting & Cable". www.broadcastingcable.com. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
  8. Riedel Provides Comms, Signal Distribution Network for Sochi cms.tvtechnology.com
  9. Riedel at the London Olympic Games www.live-production.tv
  10. Wirtschaftspreis 2003 www.wuppertal-marketing.de
  11. Riedel Earns Sports Emmy Award For Production Of Red Bull Stratos Project www. prosoundweb.com
  12. Riedel Communications at a glance www.riedel.net
  13. Riedel Communications - Company overview www.football-business.net
  14. "AMP VISUAL TV Outfits New Flagship Millenium Signature 12 With Massive Riedel MediorNet Infrastructure | Broadcasting & Cable". www.broadcastingcable.com. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
  15. "KCET Builds on Riedel Artist and RockNet Systems". 6 April 2016. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
  16. "Riedel Provides Radio Communications Network at Audi FIS Ski World Cup in Adelboden". Sports Video Group. 3 March 2016. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
  17. "Riedel Supports Passion 2016 With Signal Transport, Comms Solution". Sports Video Group. 1 June 2016. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
  18. "Riedel streamlines 2015 Red Bull Air Race World Championship - TVBEurope". 2015-10-05. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
  19. "Innovative New Olympique Lyonnais Stadium Builds Signal Transport and Communications on Riedel Infrastructure | Broadcasting & Cable". www.broadcastingcable.com. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
  20. "Riedel fibre network manages signals at Lusail Sports Arena - Installation". 2016-05-12. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
  21. "Azusa Pacific University Improves Signal Routing With Riedel MicroN". livedesignonline.com. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
  22. AVL, Worship. "Prestonwood enhances communications with Riedel". Worship AVL. Retrieved 2025-07-08.

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