Riedel Communications

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Riedel Communications, a privately owned company headquartered in Germany, was founded in 1987 and employs approximately 800 individuals. The company reported $234.2M in revenue as of 2023. Functioning as a tier 1 media tech buyer, the company specializes in live production, designing, manufacturing, and distributing networks for video, audio, data, and communications. Its offerings cater to broadcast, pro-audio, event, sports, theatre, and security applications.

2024 Revenue

Founded

1987

Headcount

799

Headquarters

Germany

Primary Segment

Live production

Ownership

Privately Owned

Deployments

204

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Riedel Communications unveiled three new additions at the 2026 NAB Show on April 26, aiming to advance IP-based production across video, audio, and communications. The new products include the MediorNet HorizoN ST 2110 MultiViewer App, a Commentary Control App for 1200 Series Desktop SmartPanels, and the StageLink NSA-008A Network Streaming Adapter, continuing its move toward IP-native production architectures and a unified scalable design approach. Previously, on April 24, the company announced its support for Binghamton University's live sports production program with its SimplyLive RiMotion R12, marking the university's 80th anniversary and 25 years competing at the Division I level. Also on April 24, Thomas Riedel, the company's CEO, explained his acquisition of Arri at a press conference on the eve of NAB 2026. This acquisition seeks to integrate cinematic imaging with live broadcast expertise, opening new opportunities in sports and events while preserving Arri’s film heritage. Earlier, on April 23, Riedel signaled a deliberate priority on the North American market, with the Arri acquisition providing a larger platform for this expansion.

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Riedel Communications offers 29 products in the connectivity and cloud and media tech industries. Riedel Communications's product portfolio comprises of broadcast professional services, sports tech, live production, connectivity infrastructure, audio and enterprise connectivity services.

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Riedel Communications's revenues were less than $500M in 2023. Caretta Research has split Riedel Communications's revenue into 14 different product categories, the largest of which is communications and intercoms. For full access to Riedel Communications's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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May

29th

2026

01:00

Emerging Tech, Partnerships and Alliances

Germanys Berliner Ensemble Bolsters Backstage Infrastructure With Riedel Stage Systems

Berliner Ensemble, one of Berlin's five major theater companies, has expanded its backstage communications and technical production workflows with Riedel Stage Systems. In collaboration with planning office MMT, the theater has implemented an integrated infrastructure that brings together intercom, signal distribution, recording and playout, and centralized operation and control capabilities for day-to-day theater production.

4RFV International Broadcast News

May

28th

2026

07:34

Emerging Tech, Partnerships and Alliances

Berliner Ensemble Upgrades with Riedel Stage Systems

BERLIN, Germany – Riedel Communications noted that Berliner Ensemble, one of Berlin’s five major theater companies, has expanded its backstage communications and technical production workflows with Riedel Stage Systems. More details from Riedel (www.riedel.net): In collaboration with planning office MMT, the theater has implemented an integrated infrastructure that brings together intercom, signal distribution, recording and playout, and centralized operation and control capabilities for day-to-day theater production.

Front of House

May

28th

2026

03:59

Emerging Tech

Riedel Stage Systems upgrades backstage workflows at Berliner Ensemble

News Riedel Communications has supplied an integrated backstage communications and production infrastructure for Berliner Ensemble, one of Berlin’s major theatre companies. The project, delivered in collaboration with planning office MMT, brings together intercom, signal distribution, recording and playout, and centralised control for day-to-day theatre production at the historic Theater am Schiffbauerdamm.

Inavate

May

23rd

2026

01:00

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Riedel’s SimplyLive Solution Powers Centralized VAR for Argentina’s Top Football League – Broadcast Industry Network

Fully Redundant Video Operation Rooms and Flexible Replay Workflow Support More Than 400 Matches Annually for AFA SuperLiga WUPPERTAL, Germany — April 19, 2026 — Riedel Communications announced that Argentina’s Asociación del Fútbol Argentino (AFA) has renewed and expanded its centralized video assistant referee (VAR) system for another five years.

Broadcast Industry Network

May

14th

2026

14:55

Events

Riedel Communications at NAB Show: Showcasing Innovation, Driving Leads and Building Global Connections

Joyce Bente, President and CEO, Riedel Communications, Inc. Americas, and Lutz Rathmann, CEO, Managed Technology, Riedel Communications, Inc., share why NAB Show is a must-attend event for their business. From connecting with a wide range of global customers to unveiling innovation and forming powerful partnerships, NAB Show provides unmatched opportunities to generate leads, demonstrate products hands-on and showcase the full production ecosystem.

NAB Show

May

14th

2026

01:00

Emerging Tech, Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag

Tech Stack: Borussia-Park, Nou Mestalla and more

Extreme Networks has announced that Bundesliga club Borussia Mönchengladbach will deploy Extreme Wi-Fi 7 and 6E to power fast, seamless connectivity across Borussia-Park. Extreme’s Wi-Fi will power the 54,000-seat stadium, as well as the wider campus that includes the Borussia-8-Grad hotel, training pitches, retail, medical and office facilities, hospitality venues and the FohlenWelt museum.

The Stadium Business

May

13th

2026

17:45

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag

Riedel & ARRI supporting hybrid and immersive production formats

A new alliance that promises to empower the entire production chain, from camera optics to distribution, has been formed with the acquisition of ARRI by Thomas Riedel, founder & owner of Riedel Communications and the Riedel Group.

Asia-Pacific Broadcasting+

May

13th

2026

01:00

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Simplylive Production Suite Brochure KR

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May

13th

2026

01:00

B2B Tag

Live Video Production Replay, Ingest & Contribution Brochure_KR

RIEDEL Communications

May

12th

2026

10:40

Emerging Tech, ESG, B2B Tag

Riedel To Support Glasgow 2026 As Official Connectivity Integration Provider

Riedel will deliver the complete end-to-end design, installation, and integration of a comprehensive connectivity and communications ecosystem that will ensure the entire Games infrastructure is connected when the event returns to Glasgow from July 23 - August 2.

The Broadcast Bridge

May

11th

2026

08:48

Management Changes, B2B Tag

Riedel expands Leadership Structure — TPi

Riedel Communications has announced the expansion of its leadership structure as part of a strategic initiative to strengthen both its operational management and overarching group leadership. As part of this development, Marc Engroff has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Riedel Communications.

Total Production International

May

9th

2026

01:00

Management Changes, B2B Tag

Riedel Expands Leadership Structure, Appoints Marc Engroff as CFO; Frank Eischet Transitions to Group COO Role

WUPPERTAL, Germany — May 6, 2026 — Riedel Communications today announced the expansion of its leadership structure as part of a strategic initiative to strengthen both its operational management and overarching group leadership. As part of this development, Marc Engroff has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Riedel Communications.

Broadcast Infrastructure News

Riedel Communications's customers primarily consist of telecoms, search, social, and retail media and broadcast television and radio companies. Examples of Riedel Communications's customers include The University of Texas at Austin, Sky Group and BBC. Riedel Communications has partners like Studio Automated. Riedel Communications has suppliers like intoPIX.

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