KATHREIN DS and pei tel Agree Exclusive Sales Partnership
KATHREIN pDAS products for more than 150 specialist partners
KATHREIN Digital Systems, market leader for digital satellite reception technology, and pei tel Communications GmbH, a developer, manufacturer and distributor specialising in high-quality communications solutions, have entered into a strategic sales partnership. This gives the approximately 150 pei tel specialist retail partners access to the KATHREIN pDAS portfolio (passive Distributed Antenna Systems) with numerous established solutions for the realisation of indoor mobile radio networks. At the same time, KATHREIN DS benefits from the integration of its products into the full pei tel product range and the resulting direct participation in major national and international projects.
"With KATHREIN Digital Systems, we have an innovative and renowned partner that can point to years of market leadership in the field of passive DAS. By working together, we will now also provide our specialist retail partners with valuable access to the versatile and proven KATHREIN pDAS portfolio - a real opportunity for everyone involved in view of the increasing data traffic and the growing need for reliable mobile coverage," explains Thomas Martin, Managing Director of pei tel.
"The partnership with pei tel is an ideal opportunity for us to significantly expand our access to the pDAS market and significantly accelerate it in many areas," says Andreas Wimmer, Managing Director at KATHREIN DS. "Thanks to pei tel's excellent distribution range, we can also place our portfolio outside Germany in a targeted manner, including as part of the pei tel full product range. This comprehensive distribution from a single source creates important synergies for the specialised trade."
In view of increasing data traffic and the need for mobile access anytime, anywhere, the additional availability of indoor mobile networks is essential. Network coverage through macro sites is not sufficient to overcome the high penetration losses caused by the façade material used in most buildings, resulting in poor indoor coverage. To overcome this, Distributed Antenna Systems are installed in typical indoor environments such as shopping centres, hotels, transport and hospitals.
Depending on the size of the required coverage and the specific application, the use of a passive DAS (pDAS) is often a suitable solution. Particular advantages lie in the simple design, low material costs, low maintenance requirements, high reliability and simple provision of network coverage.
About pei tel Communications GmbH
pei tel, a company owned by the Peiker family, has been synonymous with professional equipment for flawless voice and data transmission for over 30 years. The company, based in Teltow near Berlin with an associated branch in Osnabrück, specialises in the development, manufacture and distribution of high-quality communications solutions. The extensive product range includes professional radio and infrastructure technology from manufacturers such as Motorola Solutions, CommScope, HUBER+SUHNER, PBE Axell, PROCOM, Radio Frequency Systems and others, as well as in-house developments of various microphone types, handsets, loudspeakers, desktop intercoms and other headsets.
In addition, pei tel develops broadband solutions for vehicles and systems that combine voice and data communication technologies at the highest level. For example, the PTCarPhone - a professional LTE solution for permanent installation in vehicles with WiFi hotspot, integrated GPS, first-class hands-free function and free remote maintenance and localisation via the Bridge online platform.
pei tel is ISO 9001 certified and develops its own products in Germany. The company attaches great importance to compliance with technological, environmental and quality standards.
About KATHREIN Digital Systems GmbH
KATHREIN Digital Systems is the market leader for digital satellite reception technology and a strong partner for retailers, tradespeople and end customers. With innovative technologies and comprehensive support - from planning to commissioning of projects - KATHREIN Digital Systems stands for reliably connecting people and entertainment offerings like no other company. Thanks to its nationwide sales network and a competent, dedicated team, KATHREIN Digital Systems offers fast access, short distances and a partnership-based exchange with all market participants.
Under the quality brand KATHREIN, which has been established for more than 100 years, the traditional company based in Rosenheim today supplies products in the areas of SAT reception, broadband cable networks, camping & caravanning, DAB+ radios, network technology and passive DAS. Both development and technical support as well as logistics are "Made in Germany", as are large parts of production. In addition, KATHREIN Digital Systems focuses on high quality, continuous development and consistent sustainability for all products and processes.
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