Euro Media Group acquires Broadcast RF

Broadcast RF (BRF) provides RF kit and staff for sports, news and light entertainment events.

Its credits include the FIFA World Cup, the Six Nations Rugby tournament, the Ryder Cup and the Open Golf Championships as well as major international news and entertainment coverage.

EMG described the deal as “a unique opportunity for the Group to address the UK RF market as well as increasing EMG’s worldwide visibility”.

EMG is a France-based broadcast facilities group with operations in the Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium and Switzerland. Its UK companies also include OB firms CTV and Aerial Camera Systems (ACS).

Through its subsidiaries EurolinX and Euro Media France RF, EMG already offers long range RF provision for large international events, including the Monaco Grand Prix, the Tour de France and the Olympic Games.

EMG chairman and chief executive Thierry Drilhon said: “This acquisition gives us the opportunity to become the undisputed worldwide leader for any kind of RF solution.

“BRF is a highly-respected provider of RF transmission solutions with a strong market recognition.

“We are delighted to have their team joining our Euro Media France RF and EurolinX teams, bringing an experienced premium service to all of our customers.”

BRF was founded in 1998 by Arthur Dyson.

He added: “This acquisition allows BRF to broaden the scope of both its UK and international operations whilst continuing to enhance the provision of RF equipment and services to our customers.”