Panasonic acquires UK technology systems integrator

Panasonic Europe has announced the acquisition of Alan Dick Communications, a move which provides Panasonic with an opportunity to expand into the rapidly-growing rail market, incorporating mainline rail, London underground and other light metro infrastructure in the UK. The acquisition is part of Panasonic’s wider approach to provide turnkey solutions to its customers that include connectivity, hardware and software alongside engineering services. It also reflects the company’s continued commitment to
June 21, 2016 Read time: 2 mins
598 Panasonic Europe has announced the acquisition of Alan Dick Communications, a move which provides Panasonic with an opportunity to expand into the rapidly-growing rail market, incorporating mainline rail, London underground and other light metro infrastructure in the UK.

The acquisition is part of Panasonic’s wider approach to provide turnkey solutions to its customers that include connectivity, hardware and software alongside engineering services. It also reflects the company’s continued commitment to the ‘Digitisation of Transport’.

As part of the acquisition, Alan Dick Communications (which will trade under ADComms), will join the System Solutions division within Panasonic Business, to develop world class solutions for larger customers, providing a single point of contact and improved accountability.

In July 2015, Panasonic teamed up with ADComms to provide a trackside trespass warning system for the UK railway network, using a combination of Panasonic security cameras and analytics software to alert the operator to people leaving the platform.

ADComms, which includes IPS, AIB and Rail Order, will continue to operate as a stand-alone business, with its own brand and with the current management team continuing to lead the business.

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