What Erivision does

Erivision AG is a privately held Swiss distributor and technical services provider specializing in broadband communication and cable television (CATV) infrastructure. Founded in 1993 as a management buyout from the Tele Columbus (Motor Columbus) group and headquartered in Balsthal, Switzerland, the company sells and maintains digital transmission products and high-quality network cables to cable network operators and broadband communication providers operating in the Swiss market. Its portfolio spans headends and junction boxes, including optical receivers (e.g., ERI-ORX-10RW-XGS 10Gbit), signal processing equipment, active and passive optical system technology (laser transmitters, EDFAs, splitters, nodes, patch cables), active and passive coaxial technology (amplifiers, splitters, taps), fiber optic and coaxial cables, professional tools, measuring instruments, and IP/RF monitoring systems. Products are sourced from manufacturers such as ARRIS, CommScope, Cisco, Corning Optical Communication, Technetix, Bridge Technologies, Appear, MediaKind, Alpha Technologies, PBN, KWS, DKT Comega, Jonard Tools, and Ripley Tools.

The company's business model is sales-led and direct, relying on a B2B sales team that delivers consultation, on-site presentations, and personalized advice to enterprise buyers in the Swiss cable operator segment. Revenue is generated through three streams: (1) one-time equipment resale from a stocked warehouse enabling 24-hour shipment and 48-hour maximum delivery, (2) professional services covering network modernization consultation, installation, commissioning, and long-term post-sale technical support under a partnership model, and (3) testing and repair services delivered from an in-house laboratory equipped with state-of-the-art measuring instruments. All distributed products are inspected in the company's own test laboratory before delivery. Marketing is conducted primarily through a trilingual (German, French, English) website, a manufacturer product video library, news/updates content, and links to industry associations (ANGA, ASTRA, CableLabs, DVB, EBU, ETSI, EUTELSAT, ITU, SCTE, SUISSEDIGITAL).

Erivision is a small, family-controlled operator with 1-10 employees and no external institutional investors; full ownership is held by founders Rudolf Troller (CEO/Sales) and Karin Troller. The company emphasizes continuity, decades of accumulated CATV expertise since the early days of digital television, and a long-term partnership philosophy with Swiss customers, positioning itself as a leader in holistic single-source CATV solutions for the Swiss broadband market.

Name

Erivision

Legal name

Erivision AG

Website

https://erivision.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Erivision AG is a privately held Swiss distributor and technical services provider that sells and maintains broadband communication and CATV infrastructure equipment — including optical, coaxial, and monitoring products — for cable network operators and broadband providers in Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Broadband Communication Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (8112)

SIC

Communications Equipment, Nec (3669), Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663)

akta.pro primary industry

Data, Communications & Fiber Optic Cable (IMADAMAD)

Keywords

• Broadband communication equipment
• CATV infrastructure solutions
• Fiber optic components
• Coaxial network equipment
• Cable television distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Balsthal

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment and product sales: Sale of broadband communication equipment including headends, junction boxes, optical transceivers, EDFAs, splitters, nodes, patch cables, amplifiers, coaxial cables, tools, and measuring instruments from well-known manufacturers
2. Technical consulting and advisory services: Comprehensive consultation services for network modernization and system updates, including long-term partnership approach for sustainable solutions
3. Testing and repair services: In-house testing and repair laboratory services for CATV and broadband equipment, including quality control of products

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Erivision AG distributes broadband communication and CATV (Cable Television) equipment in Switzerland, offering a comprehensive portfolio from headends to junction boxes sourced from well-known international manufacturers. The company complements its equipment distribution with an in-house testing and repair laboratory for CATV and broadband equipment, technical consulting services, and an in-house logistics operation providing 24-hour delivery. Its offerings span optical receivers, signal processing equipment, active and passive optical components (laser transmitters, EDFAs, splitters, nodes, patch cables), active and passive coaxial components (amplifiers, splitters, taps), tools and measuring instruments, fiber optic and coaxial cables, and monitoring systems.

Product overview

Erivision is a Swiss distributor and solution provider for broadband communication and cable television (CATV) equipment, founded in 1993. The company operates as a single-source provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of products from headends to junction boxes, sourced from multiple well-known manufacturers. Their core offering encompasses optical receivers (ERI-ORX-10RW-XGS, ORC-01), signal processing equipment, active and passive optical system technology (laser transmitters, EDFAs, splitters, nodes, patch cables), active and passive coaxial technology (amplifiers, splitters, taps), tools and measuring instruments, fiber optic and coaxial cables, and monitoring systems. These products are complemented by in-house testing and repair services and warehouse logistics providing 24-hour delivery capability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Optical Receivers Optical receivers for converting fiber optic signals to electrical signals in CATV and broadband networks. Product line includes specific models such as the ERI-ORX-10RW-XGS (10Gbit data rate) and ORC-01. Targeted at cable network operators and broadband communication providers.
• Signal Processing Equipment Equipment for processing and conditioning signals in cable television and broadband communication networks. Targeted at cable TV network operators and broadband communication providers requiring headend and signal conditioning infrastructure.
• Active Optical Network Components Active fiber optic components including laser transmitters, EDFAs (Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifiers), splitters, nodes, and patch cables for optical network infrastructure in cable television and broadband communication systems. Targeted at cable network operators deploying fiber-based broadband infrastructure.
• Passive Optical Network Components Passive fiber optic components for distributing and splitting optical signals in broadband communication networks. Targeted at cable TV network operators and broadband communication providers building optical distribution infrastructure.
• Active Coaxial Network Components Active coaxial components including amplifiers for signal amplification in cable television networks. Targeted at cable network operators maintaining and upgrading coaxial distribution infrastructure.
• Passive Coaxial Network Components Passive coaxial components including splitters, taps, and connection materials for cable television distribution. Targeted at cable TV network operators and broadband communication providers.
• Tools and Measuring Instruments Professional tools and measurement equipment for installation, testing, and maintenance of cable networks, including DVB-C meters and signal analyzers. Targeted at cable network operators and broadband communication providers for network installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance.
• Fiber Optic Cables Fiber optic patch cables and transmission media for high-speed data and television signal distribution in broadband communication networks. Targeted at cable network operators and broadband communication providers.
• Coaxial Cables Coaxial cables for cable television and broadband signal transmission in cable network distribution. Targeted at cable TV network operators and broadband communication providers.
• Monitoring Systems IP-based and RF monitoring systems for continuous surveillance of broadcast and broadband signal quality. Targeted at cable network operators and broadband communication providers requiring ongoing network quality assurance.
• Testing and Repair Service In-house professional laboratory service for testing and repairing cable television and broadband equipment, equipped with state-of-the-art measuring instruments. All distributed products are inspected in this laboratory before delivery. Targeted at cable network operators and broadband communication providers requiring quality-verified equipment and post-purchase technical support.
• Warehouse Logistics Service Warehouse and delivery service offering 24-hour shipment of products from a carefully selected stock, with delivery within 48 hours maximum. The in-house logistics department adapts flexibly to customer needs. Targeted at cable network operators and broadband communication providers requiring rapid fulfillment.
• FTTH-OTO AP Dose Fiber Optic Termination Point Fiber optic termination point (FTTH-OTO AP Dose) for Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) deployments in broadband communication networks. Targeted at broadband communication providers and cable network operators deploying fiber-to-the-home infrastructure.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Tele Columbus (Motor Columbus)minorOthersParent company from which Erivision was established through a buyout in 1993. Rudolf Troller led the acquisition with support from three external partners.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Graybar: Graybar is a large North American distributor of electrical, communications and data networking products with extensive logistics and supply-chain services. It competes broadly in the same distribution space as Erivision but at vastly greater scale and across many product categories beyond CATV/broadband.
• Teleste: Teleste is a Finnish vendor of video and broadband network equipment, including headends, optical nodes and access network products for cable operators. Same customer base and many of the same product categories as Erivision, but operates as an equipment manufacturer rather than a distributor.
• Technetix Group: Technetix is a European broadband and CATV equipment manufacturer (amplifiers, nodes, Remote PHY) that is also one of Erivision's key vendor partners. Comparable because it sells similar product categories into overlapping operator customers, but as a manufacturer rather than a distributor.
• WISI Communications: WISI is a German-headquartered manufacturer and supplier of CATV, broadband and in-building network equipment. While WISI is primarily a manufacturer (Erivision's customer segment), it also operates in headend, optical and HFC distribution in DACH, partially overlapping with Erivision's solution scope.

Direct peers

• KGP Logistics: KGP Logistics is a value-added distributor focused on communications network infrastructure, including broadband, fiber, and wireless equipment. The product portfolio and customer base (cable/telecom operators and contractors) closely mirror Erivision's.
• Toner Cable Equipment: Toner Cable Equipment is a US-based value-added distributor specializing in CATV and broadband headend, optical, and HFC equipment from many of the same manufacturers Erivision carries (CommScope/ARRIS, Technetix, Corning). Same business model and customer type; differs mainly by geography (US vs Switzerland).
• Power & Tel: Power & Tel is a North American distributor of CATV, broadband and telecom infrastructure equipment, offering stocking, kitting and logistics services to cable operators. Highly analogous to Erivision's distribution-plus-value-added-services model, including warehouse-backed rapid fulfillment.
• Netceed: Netceed is a leading European distributor of telecommunications and broadband infrastructure, including fiber, coax and active network equipment. It is the closest large-scale analog to Erivision's CATV/broadband distribution-plus-services model, although it operates across multiple European geographies rather than just Switzerland.
• TVC Communications (Winncom): Winncom/TVC Communications distributes CATV, wireless and networking equipment to operators and service providers globally. Like Erivision, it is a multi-vendor distributor serving cable/broadband operators with technical support and logistics, though at much larger scale.

Regional players

• BFE Studio und Medien Systeme: BFE is a German systems integrator and distributor of broadcast, media and AV infrastructure, serving public and private broadcasters in the DACH region. Comparable to Erivision in being a regional systems-integration partner for media/broadcast customers in a neighboring market, though more focused on production/broadcast than cable distribution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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