Derby electronics firm merges with Telemis

Derby-based electronics manufacturer Tioga and Bristol-based provider of advanced remote monitoring, control and Internet of Things solutions, Telemis, have merged to form Tioga Group.

The new firm says it will now target overseas markets.

Tioga Group includes the businesses of Telemisis, Tioga, Audiotel international and a minority interest in SurePulse Medical, a joint venture with the University of Nottingham.

The new group employs over 150 people across the UK.

Professor Warwick Adams, group managing director said: “As an established exporter, we know that Brexit will create new and exciting opportunities for international trade. At Tioga Group we are investing now in expanding our world-class manufacturing and product capabilities, to fully exploit these opportunities. ”

As part of the merger, the co-founders of Telemisis, Tony Richardson and Chris Begent, will join the board of the new group.

Richardson said: “By leveraging our combined expertise in development, manufacturing, sales and marketing, we will accelerate the introduction of innovative new products, demanded by our customers.”