Radio Holland Netherlands announces the official signing of a contract with E&M Engel & Meier and Kadlec & Brödlin at the Construction & Shipping Industry exhibition in Gorinchem. As long time agents of Radio Holland these two companies signed a contract, making them exclusive distributors for the inland market of Furuno river radars in Germany.

Radio Holland represents a wide range of internationally renowned manufacturers and continuously focuses on electronic & functional innovations in communication, navigation and automation equipment. For river radar systems Radio Holland Netherlands has played a leading role by developing Furuno radars such as the RHRS-2002R and RHRS-2005RC brands together with the manufacturer. A professional, technical team is on 24-hour stand-by for on-site service and repair. Erik van Boom, sales manager of Radio Holland Netherlands, says: “Both companies have been agents for years and we know they will provide quick and quality service on these radars, as they are already familiar with the product.” Radio Holland has a covering network of agents along all major European inland waterways reaching from Rotterdam to the Black Sea. In Germany E&M Engel & Meier and Kadlec & Brödlin are two of these agents.

E&M Engel & Meier delivers, installs and maintains products in inland shipping and offers a professional and efficient service. The long experience of E&M Engel & Meier in inland shipping, quality products and manufacturers enables the company to offer the best solutions. The product and service range extends from the individual components, such as pilot and modern radar equipment on the desk and switchgear construction to total solutions for newbuilds and refits.

Kadlec & Brödlin is a specialized professional company with diverse skills in the areas of marine electronics, navigation and communication systems. Christian Kadlec of Kadlec & Brödlin, says: “Since Furuno is a global leader in radars, it is important to have both trained employees and the certainty that we have the radar in stock. By signing this contract we are ensured that ship owners may count on fast and reliable support.” The company was founded in   Duisburg in 1946 and now employs about 40 people. Kadlec & Brödlin focuses on the manufacturing of low voltage switchgear, ship design and production of electrical equipment and ship's navigation and communication facilities in the inland and maritime navigation. The company designs, delivers, installs and maintains products for the inland waterway and offers a professional and efficient service.

The RHRS-2005 colour river radar is a top product jointly developed by Furuno and Radio Holland. Quality, operational safety and reliability characterize this colour radar. The 18.1 inch TFT screen provides a clear radar image, both at night and during the day, and can be adjusted to a low brilliance level. Therefore the radar is specially suitable for night use. River radar technology experience combined with knowledge of the inland and deep-sea navigation technology has resulted in this easy to operate radar, at a highly competitive price.

Radio Holland Netherlands is part of the Radio Holland Group; a specialized company in the supply, installation, integration and service of maritime electronics and is also known as satellite airtime provider. The company employs some 1.000 people worldwide in more than 60 own branches, strategically located along all major shipping routes. The Radio Holland Group represents a wide range of internationally renowned manufacturers and continuously focuses on electronic & functional innovations in Communication, Navigation and Automation equipment. Radio Holland is known for its 24-hour service on the spot. Many ship owners around the world use the services of Radio Holland to maintain and repair the equipment on board. Radio Holland has many customers in the international shipping market: deep sea ship owners, coastal & inland shipping, dredging, government & navy, mega yacht shipyards, fishery, etc. Radio Holland enjoys a high reputation worldwide as an all round maritime electronics specialist. Unique is its worldwide ISO: 9001 certification, granted by Lloyds, emphasizing RH’s focus on delivering quality at all times.

Radio Holland Group is a member of Imtech Marine Group. The Imtech Marine Group is an independent group of well established and renowned Imtech companies who are joining forces and cooperate to offer the marine industry a wide range of technical solutions.