Let us first give you a brief introduction to Belden. Belden Inc., is a global leader in specialty networking solutions, delivering a comprehensive product portfolio designed to meet the mission-critical network infrastructure needs of customers in both industrial and enterprise markets. With innovative solutions targeted at reliable and secure transmission of rapidly growing amounts of data and video needed for today’s applications, Belden is at the center of the global transformation to a connected world. Founded in 1902, the company has around 8,000 employees and $2.5 billion in sales, is headquartered in St. Louis and has manufacturing capabilities in North America, Europe and Asia.
Going forward, NetModule will be integrated into Belden’s Industrial Network Solutions (INS) business led by Brian Lieser. INS is a global organization headquartered in the Stuttgart area of Germany and includes the leading networking and connectivity brands of Hirschmann, ProSoft, macmon secure, OTN Systems and Lumberg Automation. We are confident that the addition of NetModule into INS will substantially improve the joint competitive position with an outstanding team and product portfolio in the industrial networking market.
The combination of NetModule’ strengths in developing reliable, fast and secure wireless network infrastructure for mobile applications with Belden’s leadership position in the global ruggedized industrial networking market will allow us to provide innovative networking solutions unrivaled by our competitors and meeting todays requirements for network automation, public transport and digitalization. At the same time, existing and planned investments remain even more stable and secure with the Belden group as your stable and reliable partner.
Remo Viscardi will remain at NetModule and together with Dr. Thomas Niessen, VP Business Development INS, both will provide leadership in realizing the strategic opportunity for the combined businesses and implementing the integration into Belden.
Brian Lieser
VP and General Manager Industrial Network Solutions, Belden
Remo Viscardi
NetModule AG
Dr. Thomas Niessen
Belden