A.G. Franz
A.G. Franz, LLC is a privately held New Jersey-based master distributor that serves as the exclusive North American sales channel for six European manufacturers of specialty RF communications equipment, serving enterprise customers in aerospace/defense, satellite communications, broadcast, and wireless markets.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2002
- HeadquartersPlainsboro, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What A.G. Franz does
A.G. Franz, LLC is a privately held master distributor and sales representative based in Plainsboro, New Jersey, founded in 2002 by Gerhard A. Franz, PhD/MBA and Andrea F. Franz, PhD. The company serves as the exclusive North American distributor for six European specialty RF communications equipment manufacturers: Peak Communications (agile, block, and fixed frequency converters; AUPCs; redundancy switches), Acorde Technologies (MIL-STD qualified X-Band and Ka-Band BUCs, LNBs, LNAs, transceivers, and redundancy systems), TeamCast/ENENSYS (DVB-S/S2/S2X modulators, VLSNR modems, demodulators, and Carrier ID), TestTree (DVB signal monitoring, RF recording, channel emulation), novotronik (RF matrices, switching units, multicouplers), and ECA Group Aerospace/exail (antenna tracking systems and satellite link/payload emulators).
The product portfolio covers the full satellite ground station signal chain from L-Band through Ka-Band and Q-Band, including GaAs and GaN solid-state BUCs up to 200W, fully synthesized agile converters across S/C/X/Ku/Ka bands, and high-frequency crossbar matrices up to 20 GHz. A.G. Franz complements hardware distribution with three services: sales representation and import/distribution of European electronic equipment into the US, technology assessment and proposal development for R&D and competitive procurements, and international sales channel development for clients seeking to enter new geographic markets.
Revenue is generated through quote-based distribution margins on hardware sales supplemented by professional services fees. The customer base is enterprise, concentrated in aerospace and defense, satellite communications (including MIL-STD military and commercial operators), cable and broadcast systems, and wireless communications. Go-to-market is sales-led through dedicated product/project managers, supplemented by direct email engagement, the corporate website (agfranz.com), and regular exhibiting at Satellite (2022-2026), NAB Show, WEST, Sofic, and IBC industry events. The company operates with 1-10 employees and has no disclosed funding, external investors, or parent company.
A.G. Franz firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- A.G. Franz
- Legal name
- A.G. Franz, LLC
- Website
- https://agfranz.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2002
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- A.G. Franz, LLC is a privately held New Jersey-based master distributor that serves as the exclusive North American sales channel for six European manufacturers of specialty RF communications equipment, serving enterprise customers in aerospace/defense, satellite communications, broadcast, and wireless markets.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
A.G. Franz industry classification
Industry- Product category
- RF Communications Equipment Distribution
- NAICS
- Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220), Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers (42343)
- SIC
- Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)
- akta.pro primary industry
- RF, Antennas & Wireless Components Retail (CRACAKAM)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Sourcing Support & RFx Administration (RFI/RFP/RFQ) (BPAAAJAC), Defense Acquisition, Procurement & Contracting (BPAIAHAB)
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Where A.G. Franz is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Plainsboro
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
A.G. Franz business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Product Distribution: Master distributor in North America for multiple European manufacturers of RF communications equipment, earning margins on product sales through import and distribution services
- Sales Representation Services: Sales representation services for technology-oriented companies in aerospace, broadcast, satellite, wireless, electronics, and related high-tech industries
- Technology Assessment and Development Strategy: Technology assessment and proposal development services, including assistance with R&D projects and competitive procurements
- International Sales Channel Development: Consulting services to help clients establish international presence through recruiting and qualifying marketing partners
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Quote-based pricing for all products |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
A.G. Franz product offering
Product offeringCore offering
A.G. Franz is the master distributor in North America for multiple medium-sized European manufacturers of high-performance specialty RF communications equipment and related software solutions. It imports and resells BUCs, LNBs, LNAs, transceivers, frequency converters, satellite modulators/demodulators, RF monitoring instruments, signal processing matrices, antenna tracking systems, and payload emulators to aerospace, defense, satellite communications, broadcast, and wireless customers, while also providing sales representation, technology assessment, and international sales channel development services.
Product overview
A.G. Franz is a master distributor in North America for multiple European manufacturers of high-performance specialty RF communications equipment and related software solutions. The company distributes six major product lines: (1) Acorde Technologies - MIL-STD qualified X-Band and Ka-Band BUCs, LNBs, LNAs, and transceivers with GaAs and GaN technology; (2) Peak Communications - Agile/block/fixed frequency converters, AUPC systems, test loop translators, redundancy units, and line amplifiers for satellite ground stations; (3) TeamCast (ENENSYS) - DVB-S/S2/S2X modulators (Vyper 3000, DUAL Vyper, Vyper2Way, Tyger, SmartGate), demodulators (Neptune), and carrier ID solutions; (4) TestTree - DVB-S/S2 monitoring equipment (EdgeProbe), RF signal recorders (RF-Catcher), and channel emulators (RF-LiveSim); (5) novotronik - RF signal processing matrices, switches, and multicouplers (EN 9100 certified); (6) ECA Group Aerospace (exail) - Antenna tracking systems, satellite link/payload emulators, and step tracking receivers. The product portfolio serves aerospace, defense, satellite communications, broadcast, and wireless industries with complementary services including sales representation, technology assessment, and international channel development.
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Problem solved
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Products and services
- Acorde Technologies RF Front-End Components MIL-STD qualified X-Band and Ka-Band BUCs, LNBs, LNAs, transceivers, redundancy systems, and SATCOM modules covering S-band through Q-band for satellite ground stations serving aerospace, defense, space, military, and energy markets.
- Peak Communications Satellite Ground Station Equipment Agile, block, and fixed frequency converters; automatic uplink power controllers with beacon tracking receivers; test loop translators; L-Band line amplifiers; redundancy switch units; and a software-defined radio (SDR 7000) development platform for satellite ground stations.
- TeamCast DVB-S/S2/S2X Modulators, Demodulators, and Modems State-of-the-art DVB-S/S2/S2X compliant modulators (Vyper 3000, DUAL Vyper, Vyper2Way, Tyger, SmartGate), demodulators (Neptune), carrier ID receivers, and related modems for satellite contribution, distribution, direct-to-home, and IP-over-satellite applications.
- TestTree RF Monitoring, Recording, and Channel Emulation Equipment EdgeProbe Advanced for 24/7 DVB-S/S2 signal quality monitoring (signal levels, CNR, link margin, Eb/No, BER, MPEG-2 TS validation), RF-Catcher for real-time RF signal recording and playback (up to 55 MHz bandwidth, 70 MHz to 6 GHz), and RF-LiveSim for RF channel emulation (20 kHz to 20 MHz bandwidth, propagation modes including Doppler and multipath).
- novotronik RF Signal Processing Equipment High-frequency matrices and crossbar switches (10 KHz – 20 GHz) with GUI for satellite, aerospace, and wireless applications; RF switching units for redundancy, monitoring, EMC measurements, and automatic testing; and active/passive multicouplers with 1-4 to 1-32 outputs across VHF/UHF, IF, L-Band, and microwave frequencies.
- ECA Group Aerospace Antenna Tracking and Satellite Link Emulation Equipment Mono-pulse antenna tracking receiver system (TDC Down-Converter + CTR-70) for accurate closed-loop antenna pointing in satellite constellations and deep-space applications; SPACELINK-PCE satellite link and payload emulator (L-, S-, and VHF-Band variants, up to 1.6 GHz bandwidth) for uplink/downlink/payload effects investigation; and step tracking receivers for L-Band and X-Band antenna control.
- Sales Representation and Master Distribution Services North American master distribution and sales representation for European RF communications equipment manufacturers, including import of electronic equipment, logistics coordination to and from customers and suppliers, and dedicated product/project managers providing first-level technical support.
- Technology Assessment and Technology Development Strategy Services Technology trend analysis, research project evaluation, proposal development for government and private industry, and win strategy development support for R&D projects and competitive procurements in satellite communications and related high-tech markets.
- International Sales Channel Development Services Consulting to help technology-oriented clients establish international presence, including cultural bridging, recruiting and qualifying marketing partners, and introductions to high-value customers in target markets (particularly North American entry for European manufacturers).
Companies that use A.G. Franz
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
A.G. Franz technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
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Feature5 records
A.G. Franz partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Dover Telecommunication Systems (DTS)minorA.G. Franz partnered with Dover Telecommunication Systems to offer RF and interference hunting training. This partnership combines A.G. Franz's RF equipment distribution capabilities with DTS's training expertise.
- European Project TARGETminorA.G. Franz was selected to join the European Project TARGET (Top Amplifier Research Groups in a European Team) as an associated member, connecting with European research in RF amplifier technology.
- Peak Communications LtdcoreA.G. Franz serves as the master distributor in North America for Peak Communications Ltd, a highly successful European manufacturer of satellite communications equipment. Peak Communications supplies major telecommunications companies, system integrators, satellite users, and defense contractors worldwide with high quality commercial and military satellite low-power RF communications equipment. A.G. Franz has received the 'Distributor of the Year' award from Peak Communications in 2017, 2018, and 2019.
- Acorde TechnologiescoreA.G. Franz serves as the master distributor in North America for Acorde Technologies, a company that designs, develops, manufactures RF front-ends for satellite communications systems from S-band up to Ka-band (and Q-band). Acorde provides MIL-STD qualified X-Band and Ka-Band BUCs, LNBs, LNAs and Transceivers for telecommunications, space, military, and energy markets. Selected as Acorde's North American distributor in October 2016 for Ka-Band and X-Band products.
- TeamCast (ENENSYS company)coreA.G. Franz serves as a distributor in North America for TeamCast, an ENENSYS company that designs and manufactures innovative DVB-S/S2/S2X modulators and demodulators suitable for contribution, distribution, and direct-to-home satellite services. TeamCast was selected as North American distributor in February 2016 for state-of-the-art satellite broadcast modulators.
- ECA Group Aerospace (exail)coreA.G. Franz represents ECA Group Aerospace (a subsidiary of exail) in North America for antenna tracking systems, satellite link and payload emulators, and in-flight entertainment systems. ECA Group has over 30 years of heritage serving antenna manufacturers, satellite operators, and aircraft operators. A.G. Franz began offering ECA Group products in March 2020.
- novotronik Signalverarbeitung und Systemtechnik GmbHcoreA.G. Franz serves as the distributor in North America for novotronik, which designs and manufactures RF signal processing equipment and system technology including wide-band matrices, RF switches, and multicouplers for satellite, aerospace, and wireless applications. Novotronik signed A.G. Franz as North American distributor in August 2014. Novotronik is EN 9100 certified.
- TestTreecoreA.G. Franz began offering DVB-S/S2 monitoring and analysis equipment from TestTree in April 2018. TestTree develops test and monitoring equipment for RF and R&D labs, broadcast network operators, TV channels, and mobile broadcast installations supporting the DVB standard.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
A.G. Franz competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
A.G. Franz social profiles
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A.G. Franz leadership team
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Profiles4 records
A.G. Franz funding detail
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A.G. Franz M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about A.G. Franz
What does A.G. Franz do?
A.G. Franz is the master distributor in North America for multiple medium-sized European manufacturers of high-performance specialty RF communications equipment and related software solutions. It imports and resells BUCs, LNBs, LNAs, transceivers, frequency converters, satellite modulators/demodulators, RF monitoring instruments, signal processing matrices, antenna tracking systems, and payload emulators to aerospace, defense, satellite communications, broadcast, and wireless customers, while also providing sales representation, technology assessment, and international sales channel development services.
Is A.G. Franz a public or private company?
A.G. Franz is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was A.G. Franz founded?
A.G. Franz was founded in 2002. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is A.G. Franz based?
A.G. Franz is headquartered in Plainsboro, United States, in the North America region.
How does A.G. Franz make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Product Distribution is the primary driver. The others are sales Representation Services, technology Assessment and Development Strategy and international Sales Channel Development.
Does A.G. Franz have an API?
No public API is recorded for A.G. Franz.
What industry is A.G. Franz in?
A.G. Franz's product category is RF Communications Equipment Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRACAKAM, RF, Antennas & Wireless Components Retail, with a secondary code of BPAAAJAC, Sourcing Support & RFx Administration (RFI/RFP/RFQ). Its NAICS code is 334220 and its SIC code is 3663.