CommScope today announced the expansion of metro cell and small cell services by acquiring two businesses of Alifabs Group.
The acquisition of the United Kingdom-based Alifabs Group will enable CommScope to support European wireless operators for their LTE network deployments.
CommScope did not disclose financial details for acquiring the businesses from Alifabs that was founded in 1957.
As per the transaction, CommScope has acquired the Alifabs Cabinets & Ancillaries unit in Yorkshire, England, which manufactures and supplies enclosures for the UK telecom, utility and energy markets, and the Alifabs Design & Construction business in Guildford, England, which supplies cellular monopoles, smaller streetworks towers and tower solutions in the UK.
The acquisition enables CommScope to leverage Alifabs’ capabilities in supporting metro cell and small cell site acquisition and power and energy requirements as wireless operators throughout Europe transition to LTE networks and beyond.
“Cell sites throughout Europe vary with each operator’s needs and each local jurisdiction’s limitations and requirements,” said Morgan Kurk, senior vice president and wireless segment leader, CommScope. “Alifabs has an outstanding track record in providing quick, dependable, customized solutions to those responsible for implementing operator networks.”
Managing Director Richard Smith and his existing management team are joining CommScope and will operate the acquired businesses within CommScope’s wireless segment.
The transaction will help Alifabs expand beyond the UK through CommScope’s presence in Europe and beyond.
