ANNVILLE, PA – TVC Inc. announced today it has named Asheridge Investments Limited as a franchisee for the European market. The new company, formed by a group of former TVC executives: Barry Reavill, Jonathan Rigby and Trevor Banks, will do business as Asheridge Communications.
As part of the deal, Asheridge will acquire the existing broadband distribution business of TVC (Europe) Limited. This includes the rights to use the TVC name, ensures seamless customer service, and gives Asheridge access to TVC’s extensive network of vendors. Asheridge will also be appointed a distributor for MaxCell, and a master distributor for White Sands in the European market.
“Barry, Jonathan and Trevor have been instrumental in establishing TVC’s presence in Europe,” said Robert W. Ackerman, president and CEO of TVC Communications. “This group of individuals has been in the business a long time and knows the industry very well. I am extremely confident that as they start their new venture together, they will continue to be successful and very competitive in the European market.”
With more than 40 years of combined service in the European CATV markets, the management team of Asheridge Communications is looking towards a bright future. “We will continue to assist Operators to deploy cost effective converged services in their networks. TVC is a powerful brand and we are delighted to be able to continue the association,” said Barry Reavill, managing director of Asheridge Communications. “We will develop our business in the communications industry and expand the product range into growth areas, such as the in-home / custom installation market sector.”
“By working with Asheridge, we will be able to deliver TVC’s brand value directly to the customer in the local markets,” added Paul Joong, executive vice president of international operations for TVC Communications.
For more than 50 years, TVC has been providing integrated business solutions to the broadband telecommunications industry. TVC’s offering includes technologies, products and customized services for the delivery of high-speed data, digital video and digital voice services. TVC has 11 strategically located stocking and distribution facilities throughout the world, including in Canada. More information about TVC can be found at: www.tvcinc.com.
