Emtelle, a leading global manufacturer of blown fibre and ducted network solutions for the telecommunications industry, today announces that it has promoted Ralf Gorontzi to the position of Executive Sales Director, Germany.

Ralf Gorontzi, Executive Sales Director, Emtelle GmbH

Gorontzi will lead the sales department at Emtelle GmbH as it meets rapidly growing demand in the German market, guiding the team as it continues to develop new capabilities and innovations for its local customers.

This news follows Emtelle’s September 2017 acquisition of Moore GmbH, which has enhanced Emtelle’s manufacturing facilities and significantly increased its capacity in Germany.

Tony Rodgers, Group Chief Executive of Emtelle, said “Emtelle is proud to serve its customers in nearly 100 countries from four European hubs across Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom. Germany is central to providing exceptional manufacturing facilities, as well as serving customers both in Germany and worldwide. The appointment of Ralf Gorontzi reflects just how important the German market is to Emtelle and the importance of developing our presence in this region.”

Ralf Gorontzi, Executive Sales Director at Emtelle GmbH, added: “I am delighted to lead sales for Emtelle GmbH as we deliver continued FTTx expansion in Germany. The team here are committed to developing the Emtelle solutions and capacity for the German market, with customers at the core of everything that we do.”

Mr Gorontzi joined Emtelle in 2010, first as Senior Sales Manager and then as Sales Director, focusing on expanding Emtelle’s German customer base. Since the Moore acquisition, Mr Gorontzi has been instrumental in developing the Emtelle sales team in Germany.

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Nexans, a global leader in advanced cabling and connectivity solutions, has been awarded a 65-million-euro contract for the supply of optical fibre solutions by the Swedish government’s Transport Administration, Trafikverket. Nexans cabling solutions allied with microducts and microduct bundles provided by Emtelle will be used in rail projects as the Swedish government continues to develop FTTX networks throughout the country.

Trafikverket, the Swedish Government’s Transport Administration, has awarded Nexans with a contract to supply optical fibre cable solutions as Sweden upgrades optical fibre systems of the rail network.

In the framework of the project, Emtelle will supply microducts and microduct bundles.

Today’s rail infrastructures rely on high-speed and scalable communication networks. As part of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS), these networks carry data between remote locations and control centres, allowing to monitor and optimise traffic while improving user safety. Furthermore, the highway and rail telecommunication network in Sweden serves as a foundation of trunk capacity providing additional data transmission capacity for local telecom operators. Nexans and Emtelle will supply Trafikverket with a complete fibre optic solution, fully compatible with existing rail networks, which also meets the customer’s strict requirements for exceptional blowing performance of fibre cables into the microducts.

“Nexans is proud to contribute to the upgrade of the Swedish rail network with the innovative range of fibre solutions, building on our local manufacturing presence,” said Christer Larsson, Head of Sales for Telecom for Nordic countries at Nexans, “As the rail market in Sweden is in the throes of a huge FTTX expansion, we are joining forces with Emtelle to help the Swedish operator cover huge swathes of its national networks rapidly and cost-effectively with our cutting-edge solutions.”

The delivery of Nexans’ and Emtelle’s products to Trafikverket will begin in early 2019 and will be completed by 2029. The optical fibre cable solutions will be manufactured by Nexans Sweden in the Grimsås plant, while microducts and microduct bundles will be provided by Emtelle.

“By working together, Nexans and Emtelle have been able to offer a fully compatible solution for Trafikverket’s rail networks in Sweden,” said Colin Kirkpatrick, European Business Development Director at Emtelle. “The main beauty of our microducts and microduct bundles is that they boost operators’ capacity, with minimal disruption thanks to the reduced installation time, while reducing ongoing operational costs and optimising total cost of ownership.”

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The date for the thirteenth Show-Tell day is set for the Wednesday 12th September 2018. These events have been extremely popular and have allowed valuable information to be shared. The day includes field visits to see various aspects of the B4RN community fibre broadband deployment.

The event, as before will be jointly hosted by B4RN and Emtelle in Melling and the surrounding B4RN area. The day will focus on sharing experiences and demonstrating installation techniques for rural fibre to the home/broadband initiatives. Topics to be covered include:-

• Customer Engagement
• Product Selection
• Network Planning
• Content
• Active Equipment
• Hands on demonstrations
• Field trip
• Meeting volunteers

Please register for attendance by emailing kcc@emtelle.com You we be sent further details regarding the full agenda and location.

Please use the same address for any other enquiries in connection with the event.

The Twitter hash tag for the event is #FTTHshowTell

For anyone who has not attended one of these events, an excellent write up was provided by Vicki Turk, UK Editor of Motherboard and can be seen here. There are also several photos from the event on the B4RN Facebook page.

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Emtelle, a leading provider of blown fibre, cabling and ducted solutions for the FTTX industry, today announced it has created a dedicated solutions team in response to rising global demand for customer-based solutions and increased product commoditisation.

Colin Kirkpatrick, Solutions Director at Emtelle

Focusing on developing new products and solutions that can be brought to market, the new team will grow Emtelle’s portfolio, building on the significant benefits Emtelle’s products already bring to operators including reduced total cost of network deployments through easier installation methods and a reduced need for equipment and specialist skills.

The solutions department will draw on more than 25 years of customer and product knowledge and experience to create solution concepts and then progress them through design, manufacturing, testing, then ultimately to market. Custom-made solutions for individual operators will also continue to be developed and a renewed focus will be placed on product testing to show the high performance Emtelle products can achieve.

“As a blown fibre and ducted networks technology leader with a proven portfolio, creating a dedicated solutions team is the next logical step for Emtelle,” said Colin Kirkpatrick, Solutions Director at Emtelle. “The development will build on our existing offering and allow us to partner with operators to create tailor-made solutions for their specific needs – something which is becoming increasingly important as new network challenges emerge. The team will also ensure that operators have the easiest and most cost-effective path to new fibre installations as demand for new technologies like 5G and the Internet of Things places more and more pressure on their existing infrastructures.”

As part of an accelerated drive to push the boundaries of fibre optics installations in 2019, ahead of emerging technologies, Emtelle will expand its portfolio, revealing new solutions capable of opening up accessibility for new deployments and strengthening capabilities to enable future-proof deployments.

“Colin is a respected industry leader in the development of passive network infrastructure solutions and his twenty-five years’ expertise has paved the way for his appointment to Solutions Director at Emtelle,” said Tony Rodgers, CEO at Emtelle. “Colin’s appointment will further our commitment to developing and offering new market leading solutions, combining the highest value with the lowest total cost of ownership.”

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Balzanelli er markedets førende opvikler med fleksibilitet ned til sidste meter

Nu kan kunderne glæde sig over hurtigere og mere fleksible leverancer fra Emtelle, der har sat sin nye coiler fra Balzanelli i drift:

– Denne opvikler er state of the art med en teknologi, hvor vi nu kan rulle ’trinløst’ på i den ønskede længde, fortæller Kenn Byllemoes. – Samtidig køres der ikke længere inline efter extruderen. Nu produceres der i stedet op på store tromler, som vi derefter batcher ned.

– Og hvor vi tidligere har haft batchlængder i spring på for eksempel 50 meter og 100 meter, kan den nye fleksible coiler levere længder, der er præcise ned til den sidste meter. Så kunden for eksempel kan få 79 meter, 179 meter eller hvad der nu skal bruges til opgaven.

Programmeringen betyder, at vi på forhånd kan lægge en ’spiseseddel’ ind, og så kører opvikleren. Den har magasin til 4 ruller, og der skal ikke stå en medarbejder og betjene den hele tiden.

Max. output efter kundernes ønsker

Sammenlignet med den tidligere proces, kan produktionen nu øges. For når en coiler arbejder inline efter extruden, sætter det en begrænsning på hastigheden. Og hvis der er problemer med coileren, vil hele linjen gå ned.

– Fordi vi nu kan producere op på stor tromle – måske flere kilometer – kan extruderen komme til at køre med maximalt output. Det giver en mere økonomisk drift, og samtidig undgår vi stop. For der er ingen ben i en opvikler, siger Kenn Byllemos.

– Med den nye Balzanelli kan vi tilbyde kunderne noget, der giver dem fordele i både deres arbejde og logistik. De får præcis ned til sidste meter, hvad de ønsker. Og selv om der for Emtelle nu er en arbejdsgang mere, kan vi alligevel holde et markant højere output. En klar win-win.

Markedet kræver hurtig og fleksibel levering

Fleksibiliteten giver store fordele på leveringstider, så kunderne oplever, at der nu kan rykkes hurtigere:

– Ringer en kunde med et akut behov: ”Jeg skal bruge 3 styk 150 meters ruller i morgen!” – kan vi godt sige ja til ordren, fordi vi har uspecificerede ruller på lager. Tidligere skulle en sådan ordre planlægges ind, produktionslinjen skulle stilles om – og så kørte vi de 3 ruller, forklarer Kenn Byllemos.

– Balzanelli er den bedste opvikler på markedet, og det er Emtelles varemærke at være på forkant. Vi skal have en fleksibel produktion, så vi kan imødekomme de behov, kunderne har, understreger salgsdirektør Laila Nygaard Pedersen. – Især i de situationer, hvor de skal bruge det nu!

– Det kunne vi ikke altid leve op til tidligere, hvor kunden enten ikke kunne få leverancen så hurtigt, eller hvor prisen ville blive for høj. Nu er vi klar med nye løsninger, der lukker kundens ’gap’. Emtelle brygger bro, hvor der er huller i markedet.

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Emtelle, a leading global manufacturer of blown fibre, cabling and ducted network solutions for the FTTX industry, today announced it has appointed three new members to its sales and solutions teams.

The expansion comes as Emtelle grows its telecoms departments in the United Kingdom and Sweden in response to rising market demands for more advanced and innovative FTTX solutions.

The new appointments include:

Johan Schalin, Swedish Sales Director, Emtelle

Johan Schalin has been appointed as Swedish Sales Director. With a background spanning more than two decades in telecoms, working with Swedish wholesaler, Elektroskandia and Ericsson among others, Johan brings a wealth of knowledge in FTTX and the global telecoms markets. Having worked previously as a successful Management Consultant working independently for Swedish utility company Ellevio, Johan will lead the Swedish sales teams, driving increased revenues and strategic expansions of customer bases and client partnerships throughout Sweden.

TONY RODGERS, Group Chief Executive of Emtelle, said: “It is an honour to be able to welcome Johan into the Emtelle family. We know that Johan’s wealth of expertise will help us to continue to evolve and grow to be able to provide for the needs of growing customer bases, where ever they are.”

Johan has an acute level of understanding of the Swedish telecoms market and will use that to tap into the huge potential for growth that 2019 will bring. Looking to the future, Johan predicts a wave of growth in rural locations where fibre provision is becoming highly sought, and with greater density than ever before. Johan will be integral to Emtelle’s journey to provide not only flexible solutions for new and existing customers but also to be able to offer emerging solutions, effectively through efficient provision for FTTX roll-out across Sweden and the Nordics.

Paul McCue, Market Specialist, Emtelle

Paul McCue has joined Emtelle as Market Specialist. Paul’s telecoms background spans 23 years, working for Ericsson where he gained valuable hands-on experience in technical, sales support and commercial roles. Previously based in both the UK and Stockholm, Sweden, Paul has worked extensively in providing technical support to customers for both mobile and Fixed Broadband Access systems and the FTTx industry. More specifically in the latter area, Paul has worked within product management and sales support for FTTx solutions. Paul is looking forward to the new challenge of applying his knowledge to advance 5G, IoT and Smart City in solutions under the guidance of Solutions Director, Colin Kirkpatrick.

COLIN KIRKPATRICK, Solutions Director at Emtelle said: “We are delighted to welcome Paul as Market Specialist at Emtelle. Paul understands the huge potential to be tapped into as the need for bandwidth continues to surge. This will be a crucial year for us as we deliver some hugely innovative and capable solutions with the introduction of 5G around the globe, and by having Paul on board, I am certain we will continue to provide the right solutions for our customers to really shape and enhance the evolution of the FTTx landscape.”

With such a comprehensive understanding of the many synergies between providing air blown fibre and ducting network solutions transitioning from FTTx to mobile networks, Paul will play a key role in our mission to deliver the most effective and trusted solutions to customers around the world.

Leeroy Williams, Account Manager – Telecom & Highways, Emtelle

Leeroy Williams joins Emtelle as Account Manager – UK Telecom & Highways. Leeroy’s background in telecoms includes a sales role at Radius Systems, and Leeroy has several years’ experience selling to telecoms installers and distributors.

DAVID PARSONS, UK Sales Director at Emtelle said: “Leeroy will be an asset to the UK Telecoms team and bolster the contact and relationships with Clients & Civils and Cabling contractors a like, as the rapid growth in FTTh continues in the coming years. In addition, Leeroy will develop our coverage in the Highways sector where our unique solutions are proven to reduce TCO and drastically reduce installation times.

 Leeroy values Emtelles’ reputation as a market leader in both solution quality and customer satisfaction and by applying his knowledge of the Telecoms market, he hopes to be able to build and maintain strong relationships with current customers as well as seeking out and nurturing new partnerships and ventures.

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Emtelle, a leading provider of blown fibre and ducted network solutions for the FTTX industry, today launched its Emtelle HomeConnect solution – the revolutionary pre-connectorised cabling system that can be installed for internal and external use – allowing one solution to be used for both install scenarios and bringing significant time and cost savings to fibre operators.

Designed to provide a quick and easy one-stop-solution for internal/external drop cable installations, the small and flexible cable features a 3mm Low Fire Hazard (LFH) sheath for internal use which is covered by a slideable and adjustable 5mm PE sheath for external use. Emtelle HomeConnect is the only solution on the market to feature this slideable and adjustable sheath and allow for such a design.

The solution – which comes pre-terminated with an LC or SC connector at the house end – will reduce the specialist skills and tools required by operators deploying Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) connections, cutting the time and cost of installations.

“As bandwidth-hungry applications become common place in homes and businesses, consumers’ appetites for full fibre are growing, putting increasing pressure on operators for which fibre deployments can be expensive and time-consuming,” said Jamie McGee, Product Specialist at Emtelle. “This is exactly why we have developed Emtelle HomeConnect – to take away the complexity of fibre installations and ensure operators can get fibre as close as possible to the point of consumption easily and cost-effectively, using this all-in-one solution.”

Emtelle HomeConnect is available in lengths of 5m, 20m, 30m and 50m and in a variety of external colours. It is deployed at the internal Customer Connection Point (CCP) where the connectorized end (LC or SC connector) is simply plugged into, from which the polyethylene outer sheath is adjusted to expose enough LFH tube to route internally to the customer lead in point.

The product is then pushed through the lead in point to the outside of the building where the sheath changes over from LFH to polyethylene. The external customer lead in kit at the building completes the Emtelle HomeConnect solution with capping, cable guard, a wall plate or the customer connection enclosure (CCE) all protecting the cable through its transition from internal to external use. Finally, the lead to the external splice point where the customer is connected to the external fibre network.

“Emtelle HomeConnect is a state-of-the-art solution for the fibre industry. We noticed a gap in the market for an internal cable that can have the external sheath removed or adjusted quickly and easily and this led us to develop Emtelle HomeConnect,” added Colin Kirkpatrick, Solutions Director at Emtelle. “We are delighted to debut this one-of-a-kind solution to the industry and are confident it will enable more operators to commit to FTTH deployments.”

Emtelle will exhibit Emtelle HomeConnect, alongside its comprehensive portfolio of blown fibre, cabling and ducted solutions at Booth G14, at FTTH Conference 2019, in Amsterdam, from Wednesday March 13 to Thursday, March 14. FTTH Conference begins on Tuesday, March 12, with a Workshop Day.

For more information on Emtelle HomeConnect, please click the below image and this will open up our interactive presentation on the Emtelle HomeConnect showing the full solution as a product map.

Emtelle HomeConnect Interactive Product Map

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Emtelle, the leading global manufacturer of blown fibre, cabling and ducted solutions are pleased to announce it has been awarded a multi-million-pound contract by CityFibre for an ongoing supply of a range of innovative and sustainable solutions. This comes as CityFibre continues to dramatically increase its footprint as it rolls out a competitive wholesale fibre infrastructure across the UK.

_{Emtelle has supplied CityFibre with solutions that have been deployed in various nationwide FTTP projects for nearly a decade}

 The contract includes the supply of uPVC primary duct and Polyethylene Micro-Duct solutions, supplies critical to the CityFibre’s Fibre to the Home (FTTH) deployments. Emtelle manufactures and supplies throughout Europe and has an unrivalled capacity in the UK and beyond, supporting CityFibre’s aggressive build programme and aligning with the key CityFibre requirements.

Emtelle is the dominant UK supplier across a full range of passive fibre optic infrastructure solutions; it’s reputation for supporting large scales roll outs, deliver innovative solutions that address the key issues of building complex large scale Fibre to the Point (FTTP) roll out projects has been proven repeatedly in the field. As Emtelle continues to influence the FTTP market, the group has put emphasis on their capacity and ability to support operators like CityFibre with their full solution provider approach. With two manufacturing plants in the UK and over 50 manufacturing lines, along with their in-house expertise such as the newly formed solutions team, Emtelle has proved their long-established reputation by supporting customers with reliable solutions, and training and support from inception of the network, through to deployment, and beyond.

Tony Rodgers, CEO of Emtelle, said: “Emtelle has been a strategic supplier to CityFibre since the company’s earliest network builds. This latest deal reinforces our relationship and points to our team’s dedication and hard work in the development of solutions that meet our customers’ needs. We’re very proud to be supplying solutions to CityFibre, supporting them to deliver one of the most significant civil engineering projects in Europe, creating a high-speed digital platform for the UK which will benefit generations to come.”

 John Franklin, Director of Operations of CityFibre added: “As we continue to pick up pace and deploy fibre to at least 20% of the UK, we need partners that provide not only high quality, reliable products, but those with teams focused on continual improvement, innovation and future proofing. From our earliest projects at CityFibre, Emtelle has provided the expertise, solutions and support that we require to build a new generation of digital infrastructure. We look forward to growing our partnership with Emtelle in the coming years”.

 Craig Jones, UK Telecoms Business Development Manager of Emtelle, said: “It’s great to be part of such an exciting project; Emtelle’s technical capability and experience demonstrated throughout the tender process was key to securing this contract and we look forward to continuing our support to CityFibre. It’s been great to work with CityFibre since their initial network build and it speaks volumes that our Emtelle duct solutions have been an integral part of their network for nearly a decade.”

 

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Emtelle, the leading global manufacturer of blown fibre, cabling and ducted network solutions has today announced it has launched a brand-new flexible direct burial solution – FibreFlow™ WEBFLEX, designed to simplify branching of microducts when rolling-out Fibre-to-the-x (FTTx) networks.

Fibreflow WEBFLEX – unique flexible direct burial solution from Emtelle

FibreFlow™ WEBFLEX is a flexible and easily accessible direct burial tube bundle, designed for installation using conventional and microtrenching technology. Consisting of 12 microducts joined together in a branch formation, the solution’s unique design makes it easy to strip and branch the desired microduct with minimal disruption or risk of damage to the remaining microducts.

This eliminates the need for connectors which are typically required during branching, whilst enabling fast and easy sheath stripping, reducing the number of failure points throughout the network. Emtelle’s FibreFlow™ WEBFLEX also reduces the amount of waste compared to other ‘break and branch connector solutions’, as no extra drop ducts are required, meaning installers can utilise much more of the tubes within the bundle.

“We are constantly growing our technology portfolio in response to the rising demand for FTTx networks and our new FibreFlow™ WEBFLEX is the perfect addition, providing operators with a flexible and easy-to-use direct burial solution. We’ve specifically tailormade this design as a result of listening to some of the occasional difficulties operators experience during installs,” said Scott Modha, International Business Development at Emtelle. “In an ever-crowded market place, we are continuing to introduce the latest and most dynamic solutions to aid our customer’s FTTx projects, whilst reducing their operational costs and on-going expenses.

 “We are currently carrying out live trials of the solution in the UK, Middle East and USA and so far, customers’ expectations of this new solution have been met,” added Scott.

FibreFlow™ WEBFLEX can be laid in an open trench and installed into a micro trench using an Emtelle Vertex product for maximum microduct capacity in a trench. Or by combining the solution with Emtelle’s Multifu system – where fibres are pre-installed – during the installation, tubes can be broken and branched, or they can be branched in future by pulling the fibre back.

“It truly is a unique solution for direct burial installations. Its clearly visible design offers easy identification of the desired microduct and with an easy-to-use, safe tool for stripping and branching, plus the benefit of removing the need for connectors at each branching point, we look forward to seeing our Fibreflow™ WEBFLEX in action and the value it can bring in enhancing customers’ installs,” advised Scott.

Emtelle will showcase its full range of blown fibre and microduct solutions, at Booth A11, Hall 7, at ANGA COM 2019, in Cologne, Germany, which takes place from Tuesday, June 4 until Thursday, June 6.

Fibreflow WEBFLEX Brochure

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Fibreflow WEBFLEX Brochure

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For operators to maximise the full potential of 5G and capitalise on their network infrastructure, fibre should be at the heart of every Fibre-To-The-x (FTTx) and mobile network, Emtelle’s Market Specialist, 5G, IoT and Smart City said today.

Paul McCue, Market Specialist at Emtelle

Speaking ahead of ANGA COM 2019, which will take place in Cologne, Germany next week, Paul McCue explained that given the expected small cells, network densification and 5G requirements, it is essential that fibre is extended further into the mobile network. Fibre all the way to the antenna is becoming a necessity for many operators’ fronthaul and backhaul to cater for reliable, low latency and higher bandwidth demands.

“Many companies have already planned and noticed the pivotal role fibre will play in 5G networks, which is acting as a catalyst for them to adopt new approaches to their network builds. As operators switch on 5G, FTTx and existing mobile backhaul will converge, creating a robust network which can support the high-speed, anytime, anywhere connectivity that is required. With fibre at small cells, we see that backhaul connections follow similar routes as street layouts in an FTTx network,” stated McCue.

“At Emtelle, we have identified eight areas in fronthaul and backhaul where our fibre solutions can be used. This includes expanding existing 4G Fibre-To-The-Antennas (FTTAs), network densification, changing C-RAN, vRAN architectures, small cell, new antenna sites, Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) through to indoor solutions. For instance, we are currently working with the Danish Outdoor Lighting Lab (DOLL), which is the country’s National Test Centre for Intelligent Lighting and Smart City services. As part of the project, we deployed our pre-terminated fibre and ducting solution, QWKconnect, that fully integrates into streetlights containing 5G antennas in the DOLL network. QWKconnect is highly reliable and compact enough to be easily integrated in streetlights, traffic lights and city-wide deployments,” McCue said.

Emtelle’s FibreFlow™ WEBFLEX is another crossover technology from FTTx that the mobile industry can capitalise on, McCue went on to explain. Consisting of 12 microducts joined together in a branch formation, the solution’s unique design makes it easy to strip and branch the desired microduct with minimal disruption or risk of damage to the remaining microducts.

Fibre-connected small cells are paving the way for 5G by enabling even faster speeds, lower latency and better coordination between cells than traditional network methods. Better coordination and lower latency are essential for the advancement of future applications such as Autonomous Vehicles (AV), emphasised McCue.

 “With the evolution of 4G and the architectural changes in the Radio Access Network (RAN), we saw fibre quickly become first choice to many operators given its longevity, ultra-low latency, cost effectiveness and high bandwidth capabilities,” said McCue. “With increasing network densification and small cells becoming operational, performance expectations in 5G in fronthaul and backhaul are ensuring that fibre will be an even more critical asset in any operators’ network. We have seen growth in new fibre and ducting network models to support all types of mobile operators as well as other wireless networks.”

The implications for 5G and the FTTx industry will be a key topic of conversation for Emtelle’s teams at ANGA COM 2019, where the company will showcase its full range of blown fibre, cabling and microduct solutions designed to support 5G networks, at Booth A11, Hall 7, from Tuesday, June 4 until Thursday, June 6.

Emtelle 5G Solutions Brochure

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Today at ANGA COM in Cologne, Germany, Emtelle, HellermannTyton & Senko Advanced Components revealed the fruits of a collaborative project and launched a brand-new solution into the Fibre-to-the-X (FTTX) market. Unveiled at the Emtelle booth on the first day of the exhibition, the three leading companies explained the collaboration and the benefits of FibreTap, the ultimate plug and play ruggedised drop solution.

FibreTap is a pre-connectorised plug and play solution designed for overhead and underground use. It is a non-splice solution which improves speed of installation and saves time at the customer drop through its plug and play connection method. At the launch, it was revealed that the project has been under wraps while the companies worked on designing and testing the solution to ensure it offers maximum benefit to operators worldwide.

Emtelle, a blown fibre, cabling and ducted network solution manufacturer, has provided the pre-connectorised 5/2mm and 6/3.2mm universal drop cable with 2-8 G657A2 fibres pre-installed. HellermannTyton, a manufacturer of fibre splice closure and cable management solutions, has provided a specially designed Optical Network Terminator (ONT) closure, as well as a new IP68  rated fibre plug and play adapter block for pole or chamber installations. Finally, Senko, a manufacturer of optical interconnect solutions, has provided an LC blown fibre type connector, a mechanical splice alternative solution for the ONT, as well as a bespoke version of its compact IP connector for plug and play solutions. Together the contributions from the three partners create a flexible and user-friendly solution – FibreTap, the ultimate plug and play ruggedised drop solution.

With an increase in demand for fibre worldwide and to cope with the ever-increasing need for broadband speeds as the online world grows, there comes the need to provide operators with solutions that are easy-to-install, reliable, and futureproof. FibreTap offers exactly that. With its pre-connectorisation, FibreTap requires minimal training to install whilst giving maximum opportunity for high quality fibre connections. The ruggedised design of the FibreTap solution from the cable to the connector and beyond to the closure, ensures optimum protection of the cable and connection, ensuring – as online bandwidth requirements multiply – that the solution remains consistent in maintaining the high quality, fast and future-proof connection.

Matthew Hunter, Managing Director at HellermannTyton, reiterated the importance of the strong partnership, saying: “It made logical sense to partner with Emtelle and Senko to create such a solution, due to our long-standing relationships and 180+ years’ experience between us. To pre-connectorise our well-renowned closures to Emtelle’s quality cable with Senko’s ruggedised connector, makes a complete solution that helps installers worldwide on making fibre installations quicker, easier and more effective.”

Chief Executive Officer at Emtelle Tony Rodgers said: “Working together, combining our experience and our manufacturing and testing facilities, has allowed us to maximise our design and testing efforts to ensure our new ruggedised drop solution really is ‘plug and play’. All components of this solution have been tested to withstand extreme conditions and designed specifically to answer operator needs worldwide.”

“It’s been great to combine three world leaders in their own right that have three individually great components into one exceptional solution for the FTTX market,” added Miguel Miyamoto, General manager at Senko Euro. “We’re truly excited to see this solution growing to become the go-to solution for operators worldwide.”

The FibreTap solution will be showcased at ANGA COM in Cologne, Germany this week at Emtelle booth (Hall 7, Stand A11), Senko (Hall 7, Stand B51) and the HellermannTyton booth (Hall 7, Stand G68) – where representatives of all three partners will be present.

For more information, please contact:

Colin Kirkpatrick
Solutions Director
e: colink@emtelle.com
t: +44(0) 7810 378 854

Jason James
Technical Director
e: jason.james@htdata.co.uk
t: +44(0) 7714 013 809

Michael Griggs
UK & Ireland Account Manager
e: michael.griggs@senko.com
t: +44(0) 7792 619 995

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As part of our continued development of our O.N.E Emtelle Strategy & our aim to harmonise all Emtelle sites within Quality & HSE, we are delighted to announce that Ronnie McKinnon has accepted the role as Group Quality Manager.

Ronnie McKinnon, Group Quality Manager, Emtelle

Ronnie will have assumed this new role with effect from Monday 1^st July 2019. As part of this new role within the business Ronnie will ensure that all Emtelle Sites – Hawick, Jedburgh, Sonder Felding & Erfurt – will continue to work in unison and maintain the exceptional quality of solutions and service Emtelle delivers to customers worldwide.

Ronnie began his professional career with service in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (R.E.M.E) and culminating his military career as an Airframe and Propulsion Technician Supervisor for both fixed wing and rotary aircraft. Ronnie then moved into the commercial world and majoring in Quality and HSE, has held a number of significant positions, principally within the Aeronautical Engineering and Petrochemical sectors.

“Ronnie’s appointment brings further strength & enhancement to the Emtelle Operational Management Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for the company to utilize Ronnie’s skills and experience from his previous roles and instill such values and processes within the Emtelle Group. We look forward to welcoming him to our business and wish him every success in his new role” said William Rae, Chief Technical Officer of Emtelle.

Commenting on his recent appointment, Ronnie McKinnon, new Group Quality Manager of Emtelle added “It’s an honour to be a part of such a strong Operational Management Team within a world-leading manufacturer. I look forward to working with all across the Emtelle Group, with the aim of continuously developing and improving our offering to our customers globally”.

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Emtelle, leading manufacturer of blown fibre, cabling and ducted network solutions, are pleased to announce the appointment of Guido Maier as European Sales Director.

As European Sales Director, Guido will be responsible for the Sales & Commercial management of Emtelle’s European business. In this role, he will report directly to Emtelle Group CEO Tony Rodgers, and will be a key addition to the Senior Management Team.

Guido brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his new role within Emtelle. An Electrical Engineering graduate from the University of Siegen, Germany, Guido has worked in the industry for over 20 years’, holding key senior commercial and product management positions. His most recent role being, Director Sales & Telecommunication EMEA for Rehau AG & Co who are a premium brand for polymer-based solutions.

Commenting on Emtelle’s recent appointment, Tony Rodgers, CEO of Emtelle “We are delighted to appoint Guido as European Sales Director within the Emtelle Group. His appointment brings further strength and enhancement to both our Commercial & Management teams, reinforcing the importance of the European market to Emtelle and our customers. I am certain that Guido – with his skills, experience and approach – will be an asset to both internal within Emtelle and externally to our customers and partners throughout Europe”.

“I am thrilled to be a part of the team within such a world-leading and innovative blown fibre, cabling & ducted solutions manufacturer like Emtelle. It’s clear to see that the European market is consistently growing for Emtelle and I look forward to driving that business forward and supporting customers even further with the European sales team” added Guido Maier, new European Sales Director for Emtelle.

Guido will take up his new role with effect from Thursday 1^st August 2019.

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Emtelle, the leading manufacturer of blown fibre, cabling and ducted solutions, has today announced it has further developed its Pre-Installed Fibre Unit (PIFU) and Multifu Multiple Installed Fibre Unit (Multifu) solutions, allowing for the PIFU to be supplied in 4000 metre lengths and the Multifu in 1500 metre lengths.

A development from its existing solutions, consumers are to expect the same notable benefits that the PIFU and Multifu has always offered, but now with the additional benefit of increased lengths available. Multifu – pioneered by Emtelle – uses an innovative patented design of the fibre unit which is pre-installed into the microduct. This allows for increased rollout speeds and reduced skill sets required for the install. Emtelle pre-installed fibre solutions have proven to be a key solution in FTTx deployments worldwide, with over 50,000km of such solutions deployed globally.

This new advancement of increased supply length further contributes to the extensive list of benefits Emtelle PIFU and Multifu offers. Such advantages include less handling practices and costs; increased lengths on a drum provides the contractor with less drums to dispose of, or return for reuse, whilst reducing transport costs and high-density transport loads due to the reduction in drum quantities.

The PIFU and Multifu also allow for 12 fibre placement in the future, enabling operators to upgrade their network and add in more fibre in the future, as end-users demands evolve and grow.

 “As part of our focus on providing innovative and value-adding solutions, we are continuously looking to improve existing solutions and processes. Our knowledge and experience, combined with our ability to listen to our customers, allow us to create, develop and sustain such solutions like Multifu,” said Colin Kirkpatrick, Solutions Director at Emtelle. “We’re proud to have the capability and intelligence within the Emtelle group to offer our customers even more benefits by making enhancements to our already proven FTTX solutions.

 “Having the newly formed solutions team working on these types of developments with the manufacturing team has opened a vast array of developments; we are not about standing still – we always aim to be at the forefront of these new technologies, and the advancement of our PIFU & Multifu solutions proves this.”

The development comes as Emtelle further enhances its position in the market with its recently introduced Emtelle Solutions Team and the Manufacturing Team at Emtelle. As part of this, the team are continuously working to extend Emtelle’s PIFU and Multifu solutions, with further product enhancements planned for this year.

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Emtelle, the leading global manufacturer of blown fibre, cabling, ducted & pre-connectorised fibre solutions has been selected by VolkerWessels Telecom as key supplier of a range of fibre optic solutions and components for the rollout of a fibre optic network in The Hague.

Earlier this year, a collaboration was formed between VolkerWessels Telecom, T-Mobile and Primevest Capital Partners for the rollout of an open-access FTTH network in the Segbroek district of The Hague. Last June, the partnership started with the rollout of 33,000 residential and business addresses, using Emtelle solutions for the deployment.

During the rollout of the network, VolkerWessels Telecom uses Emtelle’s Multifu pre-installed fibre solution along with various microduct and minicable solutions. The use of Emtelle’s solutions contributes to a fully compatible, futureproof and flexible high-speed FTTH network.

Emtelle’s Multifu ensures that the fibre and microduct bundle is installed in one go due to the fibre unit being pre-installed into the tube during manufacture. This allows for increased rollout speeds and reduced skill requirements. The innovative design of Multifu – pioneered by Emtelle – also enables reduced CAPEX per homes passed and homes connected from day one.

The solutions supplied for this project were manufactured in T-Mobile’s trademark magenta colour for easy brand recognition. By using Emtelle Multifu, the solution design allows VolkerWessels Telecom to build the complete open access network throughout the Segbroek district with the opportunity to connect individual premises to the chosen provider’s connection at a later date, permitting an efficient, futureproof and less-disruptive deployment process.

“Having worked with VolkerWessels Telecom for nearly ten years, as well as our experience cooperating with major telecommunications providers throughout Europe, this project was the perfect assignment for us. We had the opportunity to create a bespoke solution for this optical fibre project in The Hague which offers notable benefits for both the contractor and the end customer,” commented Theun Tukkers, Sales Manager Benelux of Emtelle.

Bastiaan Ruijg, Business Manager at VolkerWessels Telecom added: “Civilians and businesses become increasingly dependent on a stable and reliable digital infrastructure. After all, more and more people and devices are connected. To design, build, manage and maintain such a strong network in The Hague, we combine years of experience with innovative solutions from within our organisation and from external partners like Emtelle. Emtelle has wealth of experience within the FTTX industry with successful support systems in place proving they are an important partner in such fibre projects”.

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Emtelle, the leading global manufacturer of blown fibre, cabling and ducted solutions has announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with Deutsche Glasfaser, a leading Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) provider in Germany – a contract totalling €63 million for the supply of a range of tube bundles and fibre cables – cementing Emtelle solutions as a key element of Germany’s nationwide FTTH expansion project.

Combining two market leaders in FTTH deployment and solution manufacture, the long-term agreement secures the supply of Emtelle’s complete passive Fibreflow solution; from minicables and microducts from exchange to cabinet, and the distribution of Emtelle’s pre-installed fibre systems and tube bundles from cabinet to home. For the final home connection, a range of customer entry systems, termination boxes and patchcords will complement the entire package.

Achieving the specific requirements of the project, Emtelle’s enhanced 4mm tube bundles with the use of its 12 and 24 way Multifu will be deployed to support Deutsche Glasfaser’s rapid network expansion. Emtelle’s RTRYVA solution & 7mm tube bundles will also be supplied to support the network upgrade in certain areas, while its 10/6mm solutions will cover the government funded areas of the project. Deutsche Glasfaser will deploy the Fibreflow solution as part of its ongoing plans to implement FTTH networks quickly and cost-effectively across Germany.

Targeting rural regions of Germany, Deutsche Glasfaser has already begun the deployment of an ultra-fast broadband network using Emtelle solutions in Germany’s largest state. The deployment will now progress to western Germany with plans to expand northwards and to the east of the country.

“As Germany’s fastest-growing FTTH network provider, it’s vital that we have the technology in place which can enable us to rollout ultra-fast connectivity to the outmost rural areas of the nation – and to do so rapidly,” said Dr. Stephan Zimmermann CTO Deutsche Glasfaser. “This is exactly why we have chosen Emtelle’s high-quality, reliable solutions for the project, with their innovative Multifu solution providing us with the means to swiftly deploy and expand FTTH networks across the nation, which will ultimately, connect the unconnected.”

Having supported Deutsche Glasfaser since 2012, Emtelle has been selected by Deutsche Glasfaser as the primary & sole solution provider of the project due to its high-quality fibre and cabling end-to-end solution and competitive pricing. Emtelle was awarded the 63-million-euro contract following a competitive tender process with two other tier-1 fibre optic solution providers.

Tony Rodgers, CEO of Emtelle Group, added: “Emtelle’s extensive knowledge and proven experience of enabling operators’ network builds and expansion plans means we are perfectly positioned to support Deutsche Glasfaser in delivering the nation’s largest FTTH rollout. Our tailor-made, innovative solutions are designed to overcome the key challenges of building complex and large-scale fibre deployments, enabling Deutsche Glasfaser to meet the demand for high-speed connectivity in every corner of the nation.”

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Emtelle, the leading global manufacturer of pre-connectorised, blown fibre cable and ducted network solutions, has partnered with Europe’s largest independent training provider in communications cabling and telecommunications technology Cable Telecommunications Training Services Ltd (CTTS) to launch bespoke fibre training for its customers.

Covering the entire chain, from concept through to installation, the collaboration will help customers optimise the performance of their networks with the expertise from Emtelle in developing innovative solutions, and CTTS’ experience in delivering all aspects of cabling and telecoms technology training.

The training packages cover the latest blown fibre, ducted and cabling solutions that have been developed and are being deployed around the world. Training on Emtelle’s power protect solution is also available, addressing the shift of power and telecommunications moving closer together to fulfil the requirements of HV and LV duct installation practices, 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT).

“From health and safety, to knowing how to document, install and maintain networks, training is a strong requirement in telecommunications,” said Dave Rames, Field Support Team Leader at Emtelle. “Our partnership with CTTS is a new chapter for us as we further build on our mission to provide our customers with the most reliable and effective fibre and cabling solutions in the market. The range of training we can now offer will make sure our customers’ staff have the skills necessary to ensure that the solutions they are deploying are utilised to the highest possible standard.”

CTTS has been supplying bespoke telecommunications training packages for major network operators for the last 25 years, making it the ideal partner for Emtelle. It offers a variety of packages to Emtelle’s clients looking to develop their skills in fibre placement and provides training on the latest fibre and cable solutions from Emtelle.

“We offer personalised training packages to suit all ranges of experience, taking into account any previous training an individual may have had,” said Martyn Cook, Director at CTTS. “We are delighted to be working with Emtelle and our new partnership caters for the immediate and future needs of customers’ FTTx networks.”

 Within the training packages, Emtelle’s customers can choose whether to arrange training at their own premises or at CTTS’ dedicated training centre with overhead, underground and Multi-dwelling units (MDU) / data cabling training areas. In addition, customers have the option to attend Training Needs Analysis (TNA) meetings or bring their own blowing equipment or Gas detector Unit (GDU) and become an expert in the equipment that they use day-to-day.

The available packages range from Emtelle solution-specific training – including the revolutionary pre-connectorised cabling system QWKconnect – to general fibre and cabling training and further industry-related requirements training.

For more information about Emtelle, please go to: http://www.emtelle.com/. To learn more about CTTS, please visit: http://www.cable-training.co.uk/.

See CTTS & Emtelle official press release here

See CTTS & Emtelle brochure here

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Emtelle, the leading global manufacturer of pre-connectorised, blown fibre cable and ducted network solutions, today launched its brand-new Fibre Termination Facility in response to the rising demand for pre-connectorised fibre solutions globally – enabling operators to deploy Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) faster and more efficiently.

Jamie Hepburn, Minister for Business, Fair Work & Skills officially opening the Emtelle Fibre Termination Facility.

Photographed with Hassam Hernandez, Factory Manager at Emtelle Hawick

The opening of the Fibre Termination Facility, which is located at Emtelle’s Centre of Excellence in Hawick, Scotland, comes as homes and businesses demand to be connected quicker and more effectively than ever before.

The role of the facility will be to cut and polish the fibre, so that it is readily available for operators to connect directly to customers’ homes. This specialised process is the first of its kind to be implemented inhouse within a European fibre cabling and microduct manufacturing facility – providing a unique and enhanced offering to operators across the globe.

“As the demand for fibre broadband continues to grow at an exponential rate in many countries, operators are under increasing pressure to lay fibre straight to the doors of end-users faster than ever before,” said Colin Kirkpatrick, Solutions Director at Emtelle. “The launch of our brand-new Fibre Termination Facility is pivotal in satisfying this increased need, providing our customers and operators with not only a high-quality product but also a highly efficient turnaround. We place a high value on customer service at Emtelle, and the opening of the facility further demonstrates our ongoing commitment to meeting the needs of today’s pre-connectorised solution market. It was also a privilege to have Jamie Hepburn open the facility. At Emtelle, we pride ourselves on innovation, and it was great to have this recognised by such a well-respected individual in Scottish Government.”

The Fibre Termination Facility was opened by Jamie Hepburn, the Minister for Business, Fair Work & Skills. Hepburn is visiting businesses across the region who are showing innovative manufacturing techniques and have plans for further development.

Emtelle has extensive experience in the development of innovative pre-connectorised fibre cabling solutions that allow for a more straightforward, quicker installation, meaning more premises can be connected more efficiently worldwide.

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Emtelle UK Limited and Hexatronic Group AB are pleased to announce that they have entered into a global settlement agreement, ending their patent litigation in the UK. Emtelle licenses Hexatronic under its patents on air blown fibre bundles. Hexatronic can continue to make and sell its air blown fibre products in all markets worldwide. 

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