Swiss cabling firm R&M acquires Bangalore-based Advanced Fiber Systems

Swiss cabling specialist Reichle & De-Massari (R&M) has acquired the business activities and operating assets of Bangalore-based fiber-optic products maker Advanced Fiber Systems (AFS) for an undisclosed amount.

As a part of the deal, the management and employees of AFS will be transferred to R&M in India. Post this, the number of R&M employees will increase to over 50.

The acquisition will help R&M strengthen its existing structured cabling business in India and address new strategic market segments.

"This acquisition is a key milestone to expand our business in India. We can now actively participate in the growing fibre-optic network deployments, fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) roll-outs and data centre projects," said Laurent Amestoy, executive VP of R&M Asia-Pacific.

"AFS has been a certified assembly partner of R&M for many years; so the quality and innovation in fibre optic solutions will continue," said Gaurav Ahluwalia, MD of R&M.

R&M, which began its operations in India in 2006, offers cabling solutions for Cat. 5e, Cat.6 and Cat.6A systems. For fibre-optic cabling, it offers a complete range of cables and components for single-mode (OS1, OS2) and multi-mode (OM3, OM4) fibre optic systems.

"Over the last 10 years, we have built excellent customer relationships through our expertise in fiber-optic technology and the ability to offer customised solutions. We are thrilled to become a part of the R&M's global organisation. With R&M's worldwide expertise and our local knowledge, we will be able to offer new solutions with added value to our customers," said Vijay Kumar, director of AFS.

source wireworld