pei tel Communications

What pei tel Communications does

pei tel Communications GmbH is a German specialist manufacturer and distributor of professional voice and data communication equipment, headquartered in Teltow near Berlin with secondary offices in Osnabrück and Tilburg (Netherlands). The company designs, produces, and distributes hardware and integrated solutions for mission-critical users including police, fire and rescue services (collectively BOS), public bus fleet operators, railway operators, control centres, and special vehicle manufacturers. Core proprietary products include the PTCarPhone vehicle-mounted communication series, the Bridge online platform for device configuration, phonebook, and GPS-based location tracking, plus PTIntercom, PTRadioBridge, and PTSmartMonitoring solutions. The portfolio also extends to CEECOACH Professional and LARDIS:ONE emergency-services communication systems, WAVE PTX broadband push-to-talk, and an extensive accessory line (handsets, hands-free and gooseneck microphones, hand microphones, speakers, charging cradles, desktop microphone stations) certified to railway standards DIN EN 50155 and DIN EN 45545, with ISO 9001 quality management.

The underlying technology stack covers GSM/UMTS/LTE/5G mobile radio, TETRA interoperability, GPS positioning, electret condenser microphone (ECM) design, One-Wire serial interfacing, and multi-protocol audio/data support (I2C, I2S, SPI, RS232, RS485, S/PDIF). In parallel with its own manufactured products, pei tel distributes licensed and unlicensed two-way radios, accessories, and active/passive RF components from Motorola Solutions, CommScope, PROCOM, Axell Wireless, and RFS through shop.peitel.com.

The business model combines hardware sales (the dominant stream), custom engineering and bespoke modifications for special-vehicle and rail customers, and a subscription/recurring component via the Bridge platform. Distribution is hybrid: direct sales to government and enterprise accounts, a certified retailer and installation partner network, a Benelux-focused subsidiary, and a registration-gated B2B e-commerce storefront. Pricing is quote-based rather than list-published. The company became independent within the Peiker family of companies in 2011, took over the legacy peiker product line following the 2015 sale of peiker acustic to Valeo, and is managed by Thomas Martin, Peter Stroetmann, and Martin Wilske as Geschäftsführer.

Name

pei tel Communications

Legal name

pei tel Communications GmbH

Website

https://peitel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

pei tel Communications GmbH designs, manufactures, and distributes professional voice and data communication equipment for BOS, bus fleets, railway operators, control centres, and special vehicle manufacturers across Europe and worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Radio Communications Equipment

NAICS

Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing (33421), Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429)

SIC

Radiotelephone Communications (4812), Telephone & Telegraph Apparatus (3661), Communications Equipment, Nec (3669)

akta.pro primary industry

Rugged Smartphones & Push-to-Talk Devices (HDACALAI)

Keywords

• Professional radio communications
• Vehicle communication systems
• Emergency services communications
• Two-way radio distribution
• TETRA radio accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Teltow

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Communication Devices: Sale of professional radio equipment, vehicle-mounted phones, handsets, microphones, speakers, and accessories for emergency services, transportation, and industrial applications
2. Professional Radio Technology Distribution: Distribution of licensed and unlicensed two-way radios and accessories from manufacturers including Motorola Solutions through the online shop platform
3. Mobile and Indoor Radio Technology: Sale and distribution of active and passive components for mobile and object radio applications
4. Individual Solutions and Custom Modifications: Custom product modifications and bespoke solutions tailored to specific customer requirements for specialized applications
5. Bridge Online Platform Services: Configuration, phonebook management, and location tracking services for compatible device generations

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

pei tel Communications develops, manufactures, and distributes professional communication equipment for voice and data transmission, including vehicle-mounted car phones (PTCarPhone series), the Bridge online management platform, intercom systems, radio bridges, smart monitoring solutions, and a broad portfolio of radio and audio accessories. The company also serves as a certified distributor of Motorola Solutions and other brand manufacturers' professional two-way radios and infrastructure components through its online shop. Its solutions target security-critical environments including emergency services (BOS), public transportation (bus and rail), control centres, and special vehicle manufacturers.

Product overview

pei tel Communications offers a comprehensive portfolio of professional communication solutions consisting of core products, platforms, and accessories. The product line centers on vehicle-mounted car phones (PTCarPhone series), the Bridge online management platform, intercom systems, radio bridges, and smart monitoring solutions. The company provides specialized emergency communication and safety ecosystem solutions, including CEECOACH Professional for extreme conditions and LARDIS:ONE for emergency services. The portfolio includes WAVE PTX broadband push-to-talk solutions and USB-based control center products. Supporting the core solutions is an extensive range of radio and audio accessories including hands-free microphones, handsets, hand microphones, charging cradles, speakers, gooseneck microphones, and desktop microphone stations. The company also distributes professional radio technology (licensed and unlicensed two-way radios) and mobile/indoor radio infrastructure components. All products serve security-critical environments including police, fire departments, emergency services, bus fleets, railway applications, and control centers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PTCarPhone Vehicle-mounted car phone solution enabling secure voice and data transmission via mobile networks for professional fleet and emergency vehicle communications, with CAN-bus integration for seamless vehicle system connectivity.
• Bridge Online Platform Cloud-based online platform for PTC5 and Platform6 generation phones providing configuration management, phonebook administration, and location tracking services on a subscription basis.
• PTIntercom Intercom solution for professional communication in vehicles and control environments.
• PTRadioBridge Radio bridge solution for connecting different radio systems to enable seamless communication between disparate networks.
• PTSmartMonitoring Smart monitoring solution for vehicle and equipment tracking, providing real-time location and status information for fleet applications.
• Smart Battery Sensor Battery sensor solution for monitoring and managing vehicle battery status in professional vehicle applications.
• USB Products USB-based communication devices and interfaces for control centres and professional dispatch applications.
• CEECOACH Professional Professional communication system designed for use in extreme conditions including chemical protection suits and challenging operational environments, particularly for emergency services.
• LARDIS:ONE Professional communication solution for emergency services and security organizations requiring integrated voice and data communication.
• WAVE PTX Broadband push-to-talk solution for voice and data transmission over mobile networks, enabling seamless communication across different network types.
• Emergency Communication Solutions Communication solutions designed for emergency scenarios and critical infrastructure protection, integrating multiple technologies for mission-critical use.
• Safety & Security Ecosystem Integrated ecosystem of safety and security communication solutions combining multiple pei tel products and partners for end-to-end coverage.
• Professional Radio Technology Distribution Distribution of licensed and unlicensed two-way radios and accessories from Motorola Solutions and other brand manufacturers, available through the online shop to professional customers.
• Mobile and Indoor Radio Technology Active and passive components for mobile and object radio infrastructure, including antennas and RF equipment for object radio applications.
• Individual Solutions and Custom Modifications Custom product modifications and bespoke solutions tailored to specific customer requirements for specialized applications, delivered as fully assembled and tested customized products.
• HA40 SDK Handapparat Handset Programmable IP66-protected handset with PTT button, emergency button, keypad, and transflective color display, compliant with DIN EN 50155 and DIN EN 45545 for railway applications.
• HA11 USB Handapparat Handset USB handset with PTT button, rest, and base plate for control centre applications.
• LHM600 Ladehalterung Charging Cradle Vehicle charging cradle for the TETRA hands-free radio MXP600, designed to simplify and secure radio device transitions for BOS organizations replacing legacy TETRA devices.
• ME16 Freisprechmikrofon Microphone Electret surface-mount microphone for professional vehicle audio applications.
• TM110 TF2R Handmikrofon Dynamic hand microphone with three buttons for professional radio communication.
• PS20 USB eL Tischsprechstelle Desktop Microphone Station Desktop microphone station with three buttons, three LEDs, USB connection, and external speaker jack for control centre applications.
• ME251 Schwanenhalsmikrofon Gooseneck Microphone Electret gooseneck microphone for professional audio applications in dispatch and control environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Secure radio transition from MTP850 TETRA to new TETRA devices for BOS organizations

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature12 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Motorola SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025pei tel is a certified partner and distributor of Motorola Solutions products, winning the prestigious 'Empower Circle 2025' award recognizing exceptional contribution to critical communication and security solutions for customers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Zenitel Group: Norwegian-headquartered provider of intercom, public address, and critical communication solutions for security, transportation, and industrial environments. Comparable to pei tel's PTIntercom and emergency communication offerings in transportation and security verticals.
• JVCKENWOOD (Kenwood): Manufacturer of professional two-way radios, PTT devices, and accessories for public safety, transportation, and commercial users. Comparable in product category (professional hand microphones, handsets, radio accessories) and target verticals.
• Hytera Communications: Manufacturer of professional mobile radio (PMR) and TETRA equipment including handsets, microphones, and accessories for BOS and transportation. Direct overlap with pei tel's proprietary PTCarPhone-style vehicle communications and PMR accessory portfolio.
• Funkwerk AG: German manufacturer of professional communication, information, and dispatch solutions for railway, public transport, and emergency services. Direct overlap with pei tel's rail-certified handsets, control centre offerings, and German-speaking BOS customer base.
• Icom Incorporated: Japanese manufacturer of professional land mobile radio equipment, hand microphones, and accessories for public safety, marine, aviation, and industrial users. Comparable in proprietary radio hardware and accessory offering, though with a different geographic footprint.

Regional players

• ATLAS ELEKTRONIK (thyssenkrupp Marine Systems): German provider of specialized communications and acoustic systems for naval and security applications. Thematically comparable to pei tel's professional audio and communication expertise but in a different end market and primarily defense-oriented.

Broad incumbents

• Motorola Solutions: Global leader in mission-critical communications for public safety and commercial customers. Directly comparable to pei tel as the primary OEM partner and broader incumbent across the same TETRA, broadband PTT, and BOS markets pei tel serves with accessories and integration.
• Bosch Security Systems: Provides professional audio, intercom, and public address systems for transportation, public venues, and security applications. Comparable to pei tel's PTIntercom and control-centre USB audio products, though operating in a much broader portfolio.
• L3Harris Technologies: Large incumbent providing mission-critical communications including TETRA, P25, and broadband PTT solutions for public safety worldwide. Comparable in serving BOS customers with end-to-end communications, though at significantly larger scale than pei tel.

Others

• Peiker (formerly peiker acustic): Former parent of pei tel, now part of Valeo, supplying automotive acoustics and connectivity. Tangentially comparable through shared technology heritage (ECM microphones, automotive interfaces) but not a direct competitor in pei tel's current BOS/rail markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@peitel_com
• Facebookfacebook.com/peitel.de
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pei-tel-communications-gmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/peitel_com
• Xx.com/peitel_com

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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