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Antenna acquisition

Indoor/outdoor series

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Datwyler’s new FO Universal DLTS (dry loose tube swelling) cable series comprises solid fiber optic cables with metal-free rodent protection, a flame-retardant halogen-free construction, and high crush resistance. Swelling yarns ensure longitudinal water- tightness for indoor or outdoor use. The new cables are available in two variants: with gel-free stranded loose tubes (wbGGFR) and with an additional gel-free central loose tube (ZGGFR). They allow for easy handling due to their gel-free strand interstices. The new cables fulfill the fire performance requirements of European Construction Products regulation (CPR) classes Dca, Cca and B2ca.

AFL & Telecommunication Solutions Inc (Optical Telecom), a wireless solutions provider focused on indoor and outdoor distributed antenna systems (DAS). The acquisition is expected to promote AFL’s strategy for expansion across the southwest and southeast. SamOrendain, founder of Optical Telecom, said: “With this new partnership, we are now part of a global team with a great culture and a track record of success and innovation. I couldn’t be more excited for the opportunity this partnership brings to our associates, our customers, and to our industry.” “As 5G and Smart Building technologies gain momentum in the industry AFL will be well-positioned to support these emerging markets, given the synergies and strengths between AFL and Optical Telecom,” explained Seneca Mullins, vice president of AFL’s enterprise services. Optical Telecom is based in Addison, Texas, with offices inDuluth, Georgia, andHouston, Texas. AFL will maintain theOptical Telecom brand. has acquired Optical

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