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TKH Group merger forces change

Optelecom NKF, has been renamed as from April 1st, 2011, as a result of its recent merger with the Dutch company, TKH Group. The merger between TKH Group and Optelecom-NKF was made definite on January 27th, 2011.

Over the past two years, Optelecom-NKF has positioned nearly all its surveillance solutions under the Siqura brand name, with the exception of its renowned Optelecom fibre optic line in the US. Once the merger with TKH Group was made definite, it was decided to rename Optelecom-NKF. 

As of April 1st, 2011, the EMEA offices are named Siqura and the company headquarters will be relocated to Gouda, the Netherlands.

In order to effectively market the existing Siqura and Optelecom brands as well as the TKH Security Solutions offering in the Americas, the Optelecom-NKF US office will be renamed as TKH Security Solutions USA Inc.

“Optelecom-NKF has always been an adept player in the global industry of video networking, both through its innovative IP solutions as well as its established and extensive fiber optic line,” says Tom Overwijn, CEO of Siqura and TKH Security Solutions USA.

“In becoming a member of TKH Group and giving our company two different names, we are able to promote Optelecom-NKF’s promising potential in ways that better ensure the success of our customers. TKH Security Solutions USA will be an accessible portal through which the entire range of solutions comprised in the TKH security sector will become available in the Americas. Throughout the rest of the world, the now well-known Siqura name will continue to safeguard and endorse our longstanding commitment to quality and reliable surveillance solutions that meet the specific needs of our customers and partners. Through this merger and name change, we expect to more effectively serve and benefit our customers and the industry.”

TKH Group is an innovative leading provider of telecom, building, and industrial solutions with more than 3500 employees and an annual turnover of 893.5 million euro (2010). Security systems comprise approximately 10% of TKH Group’s yearly business.   Becoming part of TKH Group ensures the continuity of reliable and quality Siqura and Optelecom surveillance solutions. The Siqura and Optelecom solutions will complement TKH Group’s existing product range and strengthen its position in the Critical lnfrastructure, Transportation, and Government markets. Moreover, customers will gain access to TKH Group’s wide range of solutions.

Throughout this transitional period Optelecom NKF Siqura CCTV cameras, Encoders and Fibre converter products are available from Controlware as usual.

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