TSL Products acquires DNF Controls
The merger will enable TSL to expand its presence in the broadcast control systems market for customers worldwide, and to offer audio and power solutions locally to the Americas.
The merger will enable TSL to expand its presence in the broadcast control systems market for customers worldwide, and to offer audio and power solutions locally to the Americas.
The two companies have merged to accelerate innovation within software driven real-time production systems and advance a shared vision for video creation, production and distribution.
As part of the business transfer, all Piero employees have moved to Ross Videos UK subsidiary (Ross Video UK) from Red Bee Media.
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