2 Jun 2015

Belden Partners with ASKOM in Test Lab for Automotive OEMs

Strategic Partnership between Belden and ASKOM kommunikationstechnik Delivers Test Center for Factory Floor Communication Infrastructure
Close Cooperation in Order to Respond to Automotive Customer Needs

Venlo, The Netherlands - June 2, 2015 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, and strategic partner ASKOM kommunikationstechnik, a specialist in communication technology, have opened a new test lab, located in the main building of ASKOM in Wolfsburg, Germany.

The test lab is able to demonstrate a complete communication infrastructure around applications in the factory floor – and was established to meet the increasing demand for closer geographical support from Automotive OEMs and their suppliers - with a focus on the Volkswagen (VW) group.

The lab is equipped with a large range of products from various Belden brands, such as Lumberg Automation, Hirschmann, Tofino Security and Belden. They include EAGLE One security products; MACH4000, MACH1000 and MSP30 backbone switches; MS20/30 field switches; patch cord and IO box connectivity solutions; and HiVision software for industrial network management.

The formal opening of the test lab was attended by Andreas Schleicher, general manager of ASKOM as well as Steve Biegacki, senior vice president Belden sales and marketing; Wolfgang Schenk, vice president of industrial sales Belden EMEA; Andreas Pilgrim, manager vertical sales Belden EMEA; and Alexander Maager, Belden sales manager automotive.

Speaking at the formal opening, Andreas Schleicher, general manager of ASKOM said: “This new test lab allows us to offer a range of services to the automotive industry cluster in Northern Germany and enables us to respond quickly to customer needs. VW and other suppliers can rely on us to test their communication infrastructure networks intensively and train their employees in the most critical technologies for implementing the latest networks.”

Speaking for Belden Wolfgang Schenk, vice president of industrial sales EMEA said: “Our partnership with ASKOM enables us to support VW with Belden technology as well as product training for automotive applications at a location that is very close to the production facilities of VW.”

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Notes for editors

An early innovator in industrial Ethernet, Belden knows Industrial IT and is delivering the next generation of industrial networking solutions. Its global brands – Hirschmann, GarrettCom and Tofino Security – are leading the way in the adoption of industrial Ethernet. With a purpose-built portfolio, Belden’s wired, wireless and embedded products deliver the highest confidence of reliability, availability and security. In addition, excellent warranties and dedicated customer support minimize downtime, protect critical infrastructure and provide peace of mind.

About Belden

Belden Inc., a global leader in high quality, end-to-end signal transmission solutions, delivers a comprehensive product portfolio designed to meet the mission-critical network infrastructure needs of industrial, enterprise and broadcast markets. With innovative solutions targeted at reliable and secure transmission of rapidly growing amounts of data, audio and video needed for today's applications, Belden is at the center of the global transformation to a connected world. Founded in 1902, the company is headquartered in St. Louis and has manufacturing capabilities in North and South America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit us at www.belden.com; follow us on Twitter: @BeldenInc.

About ASKOM kommunikationstechnik

ASKOM kommunikationstechnik is a communication technology specialist in dedicated concepts and analysis of networks and communication systems for a broad spectrum of applications and customers. The company’s services range from advising to implementing and providing after sales support for communication solutions. ASKOM has a strong relationship with the automotive industry, understands its challenges and needs and has a long-standing and strategic partnership with Belden to support customers with their communication networks.