WCA May 2012

Industry news

Buy out is completed

growing measurement, testing, and controls market. “In simple terms, wire and cable customers now have a single source provider for all their production measurement, testing, and control needs.” “Today is about making a strong company even stronger,” said Perry Chattler, CEO of DCM Industries. “With Beta LaserMike, DCM is joining one of the world’s leading measurement and control solutions providers. LaserMike’s commercial strengths and technical expertise with DCM’s proven testing technology and experienced product team will help position Beta LaserMike for even greater success in the wire and cable industry.” “Combining Beta Email : sales@betalasermike.com Website : www.betalasermike.com DCM Cable Testing Solutions – USA Fax : +1 510 670 7212 Email : info@dcmindustries.com Website : www.dcmindustries.com Beta LaserMike – USA Fax : +1 937 233 7284

Beta LaserMike, a leading global provider of precision measurement and control solutions, has completed the acquisition of the trade and assets of DCM Industries Inc, a privately held US company located in Hayward, California, and a leading provider of test and measurement solutions for wire and cable applications. Since 1971, DCM Industries has been developing and producing high-quality test and measurement solutions such as highly sophisticated switching and automation systems for a broad range of wire and cable applications. The newly acquired DCM product line will enable Beta LaserMike to provide customers with best-in-class test automation solutions. Products include testing solutions for LAN cable, coaxial and RF cable, telecom cable, marine cable, and aerospace cable. According to Beta LaserMike president Ken Wright: “DCM’s products and services are well respected throughout the wire and cable industry. The acquisition of the company’s cable testing products not only complements and enhances our solutions portfolio, but it allows us to better serve our valued customers and compete in the In January Sikora established the Sikora Middle East office, based in Dubai, UAE. The office supports customers in service as well as sales questions. In 2008 Sikora opened a service bureau in Cairo, Egypt, to serve customers in the Arabic region but due to the continued political tension in that region the headquarters has been moved to Dubai. Head of Sikora Middle East is Karim El Nahas, who has also made the move from Cairo.

Bureau in Cairo moves to Dubai and becomes sales and service office

opportunity to fulfil the increasing demands of Arabic customers with individual service and reliable customer support. Customers receive service from 11 Sikora offices worldwide to assure a quick and reliable customer service. They work together with more than 30 regional representatives worldwide.

Sikora AG – Germany Fax : +49 421 489 0090 Email : sales@sikora.net Website : www.sikora.net

The office in Dubai offers Sikora the

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