Eurolinx, Broadcast RF and the RF activities of EMG France will be consolidated under new business unit

From left to right- Rudy Dendleux, Chris Brandrick, Bruno Gallais, Bruno Coudyzer, Mark Houghton (photo- Christopher Hibbert) EMG Connectivity

EMG will unite its RF services under a new business unit, named EMG Connectivity.

Eurolinx, Broadcast RF and the RF activities of EMG France will be consolidated under the brand, covering more than 1500 RF events, including both sport and entertainment, a year. It will continue to provide services independently from other services like outside broadcasting.

EMG Connectivity will be led by EMG France CEO Bruno Gallais, who will continue to work in both roles. He will be joined in the management team by Mark Houghton who will lead the UK business and be innovation director for EMG Connectivity. Bruno Coudyzer from Belgium will be responsible for business development, from France, Rudy Dendleux will be the technical director, and Chris Brandrick, known from Broadcast RF, will become the unit’s commercial director.

Overall, Connectivity will have apporximately 80 employees, as well as 10 operational RF vehicles; 300+ RF links, of which 175+ are HEVC (UHD/HDR capable); 35 BMW motorbikes and access to multiple electric motorbikes; five equipped relay airplanes, of which 4 with pressurised cabins; the ability to deploy 25+ EASA airworthy RF helicopters; and 20+ bonded cellular 4G/5G systems.

In house development company Livetools will develop new RF devices, and EMG will also work with manufacturers from the wider industry.

Shaun Gregory, Group CEO of EMG, said: “EMG brings the world’s biggest events to billions of viewers through our connectivity services. EMG Connectivity is the best of both worlds: by creating one brand but maintaining the individual customer service of the three companies we are able to offer clients greater clarity and access to the strength and knowledge of the EMG Group. The combination enables better and faster focusing on developing a new range of products and services, and in addition entering new markets.”

Gallais added: “Working wirelessly is a given in almost every outside broadcast production and is seamlessly integrated into our workflows. By joining forces, EMG Connectivity offers our customers all our expertise and a tailored service with greater efficiency benefits. We’re looking forward to working with our existing clients and new clients on their next project.”

Image: Christopher Hibbert

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