American Amplifier Technologies has finalized its acquisition of Indiana-based broadcast transmission equipment maker Electronics Research, Inc. AAT’s operations already include Shively Labs and Kathrein-Scala, alongside its broadcast transmission, RF, and monitoring and control lines.
ERI adds capabilities in FM and television antennas, filters and combiners, transmission line, broadcast towers, structural engineering, field services, and complete broadcast transmission systems.
ERI will keep operating at its existing facilities in Chandler, IN, with no planned changes to operations or locations. The company says customers should keep working with their existing ERI contacts through the same channels.
AAT CEO Steve Wilde stated, “ERI is much more than a collection of products and manufacturing capabilities — it represents generations of engineering knowledge and a remarkable legacy within the broadcast industry. Tom Silliman and the ERI team have built a company and a reputation that deserve tremendous respect. Our goal is not simply to acquire that legacy, but to honor it, preserve what has made ERI successful, and provide the resources and investment to carry it forward for decades to come.”
ERI’s Thomas B. Silliman remarked, “I am proud of what the people of ERI have built over the years, and I believe AAT is well positioned to carry that work forward. We share a commitment to engineering, quality, customer service, and the broadcast industry. I look forward to seeing ERI’s products and reputation continue to thrive.”
