RCF Group acquires DPA Microphones
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The deal comes into effect in the second half of January. DPA’s brand name and management will remain unchanged and production will continue as normal at the Danish company’s manufacturing plant in Asnæs. All existing sales channels will also be maintained.
Arturo Vicari, CEO of RCF Group, comments: “Since my early days I have been fascinated by the world of microphones. Our portfolio already represents excellence in pro audio and we are very proud to add to our roster DPA – a company that also represents excellence in the microphone industry. We can now offer the complete audio chain, from microphones to speakers for the satisfaction of professionals around the world.”
Kalle Hvidt Nielsen, CEO of DPA, adds: “We have come a long way during the past few years. Share of sales coming from new products is up from less than 5% to more than 40%, and all major areas in the business have been professionalized and streamlined. Now we look forward to a bright future under new ownership in a group with an uncompromising quality oriented approach to the Pro Audio business – just like ours.”
The agreement represents the second major acquisition for RCF in less than six months following the acquisition of loudspeaker manufacturer EAW in September 2018.
DPA, based in Allerod, Denmark, specialises in the high-end professional audio microphone market for the live, broadcast, theatre and studio end-user segments
RCF Group, with headquarters in Italy and branches in the USA and Europe, operates under the companies RCF, AEB Industriale (dB Technologies) and EAW. RCF Group generates over 80% of its revenues outside of Italy in 120 countries.
(Jim Evans)
