Interior of General Communications, Madison, Wisconsin Courtesy of Julie Gaier
Updated 2/24/2021 5:11 PM Madison, Wisconsin-based General Communications, Inc. -- one of the leading providers of public safety systems, in-building wireless systems, two-way radios and vehicle upfitting in the Midwest -- acquired Radicom Inc. on Feb. 1, 2021. The McHenry, Illinois-based company has provided radio solutions and dispatch systems for nearly 60 years. The transaction will provide opportunities for the combined entity's employees and customers, which include police, fire and public safety departments; cities and counties; and businesses, healthcare facilities and school districts. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Employees of Radicom immediately become part of the General Communications family; however, Radicom will continue to operate under the Radicom name for the foreseeable future. No major changes are anticipated in how customers are served by either entity.