Communications Direct

What Communications Direct does

Communications Direct, operating as Comm Direct Rental, is a division of Implecho and a 100% employee-owned company (via OwnersEdge ESOP) that specializes in two-way radio rentals and on-site communication services for large-scale events. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in St. Charles, Illinois, the company rents Motorola Solutions commercial two-way radios (MOTOTRBO R7, XPR 3000/6000/7000 series) and WAVE TLK 100 cellular push-to-talk devices on a day, week, or month basis, with a fleet of more than 15,000 radios — positioning it as one of the largest Motorola Radio Rental Centers in the United States. Revenues from equipment purchases are routed to its sister company BAYCOM, enabling Comm Direct to remain focused on the rental and on-site services motion.

The company's core differentiator is the Radio Roadie service, an exclusive on-site support offering that deploys a custom-built mobile command center with a 70-foot self-deploying pneumatic mast, 200+ Motorola Digital TRBO-powered trunked talk groups, GPS tracking, and capacity to support 1,500+ radios at a single event. Comm Direct operates five metro-area warehouses (Chicago, Orlando, Las Vegas, Dallas, and Metro Milwaukee) providing 24-hour deployment to customers nationwide. Its customer roster includes marquee events and brands — Grammy Awards, Lollapalooza, NCAA Final Four, Chicago Marathon, Disney, Coca-Cola, PGA Tour, and Live Nation — and the go-to-market motion is event-driven, sales-led, and quote-based, with no e-commerce self-serve channel.

Name

Communications Direct

Legal name

Comm Direct Rental, a Division of Implecho

Website

https://commdirect.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Communications Direct (Comm Direct Rental), a division of Implecho, rents Motorola Solutions two-way radios and deploys on-site command center services for large-scale events including festivals, concerts, conventions, and sporting events, serving enterprise event organizers nationwide from five metro locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Charles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Two-Way Radio Rentals: Rental of Motorola commercial two-way radios and accessories by the day, week, or month with complete setup and delivery. Primary revenue driver with typically 24-hour turnaround capability.
2. Radio Roadie On-Site Services: Premium on-site support services including command center deployment, technical coordination, and event communication management for larger-scale events.
3. Equipment Sales (via BAYCOM): Permanent equipment purchases redirected to BAYCOM entity for customers seeking ownership rather than rental solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Communications Direct (Comm Direct Rental, a division of Implecho) rents Motorola Solutions two-way radios, WAVE cellular push-to-talk radios, and a comprehensive line of accessories by the day, week, or month, including setup, delivery, and on-site technical support. The company complements its rental fleet with the exclusive Radio Roadie Service, an on-site command center offering channel matrix development, dispatch execution, and trunked radio infrastructure capable of supporting 1,500+ radios and 200+ talk groups at a single event.

Product overview

Communications Direct is a two-way radio rental and sales company offering a unified portfolio of Motorola Solutions hardware and professional event services. The core offering centers on MOTOTRBO digital radios (R7, XPR 3000/6000/7000 series) and WAVE TLK 100 cellular radios, available for daily, weekly, or monthly rental or purchase through their partner BAYCOM. These products are complemented by a comprehensive accessories line and the Radio Roadie on-site command center service for large-scale events. The company operates as a division of Implecho with locations across Chicago, Orlando, Las Vegas, Dallas, and Metro Milwaukee areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MOTOTRBO Two-Way Radio Rental (R7, XPR 3000/6000/7000 series)

Quantifiable outcome

• Supports over 1,500 radios at a single event
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BAYCOMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBAYCOM has acquired Communications Direct and serves as the equipment purchase entity. While Comm Direct focuses on rentals, BAYCOM handles permanent equipment sales. BAYCOM is described as a nationwide leader in audio communication solutions.
• ImplechocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerComm Direct Rental operates as a division of Implecho, an audio communications industry leader. Implecho provides audio headsets and equipment solutions for conferences, concerts, manufacturing, construction, and other applications. The partnership expands Comm Direct's product offerings and creates a one-stop-shop experience. Implecho is 100% employee-owned.
• OwnersEdgeminorOthersImplecho and its divisions including Comm Direct Rental are 100% employee-owned through OwnersEdge company. OwnersEdge is an ESOP organization providing employee ownership structure.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/commdirect

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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