Founded in 1985 by radio host and engineer Steve Church, Telos Alliance grew from his effort to improve the sound of callers on his own broadcasts into a Cleveland-based company serving media professionals worldwide. It is known for helping broadcasters move from traditional telephone systems toward networked audio, including the Livewire+ Audio over IP technology developed by its Axia division in 2003. Telos Alliance supports customers globally with 24/7 service.
Audiax CommunicationsFounded in 1955 by Robert and Thelma Powell, Audiax Communications is a family-owned Warren, Ohio business that sells and services commercial electronics, including two-way radios, sound systems and security video equipment. The Powell family has continued operating the company across generations, while its 1994 spin-off, Lari-Jo Inc., developed a separate electronic design and manufacturing operation. Audiax is an authorized Hytera sales and service provider and also supports school transportation with mobile surveillance equipment.WARREN, OH
Aviom, IncFounded in 2002, West Chester’s Aviom designs and manufactures U.S.-made personal mixing and audio networking equipment for musicians and audio professionals. The company is known for its Pro16® personal mixing system, powered by its proprietary A-Net® digital audio transport technology, and its products serve applications ranging from live sound and broadcast to recording studios and theaters worldwide.WEST CHESTER, PA
CTI Products, IncFounded in 1992, Cincinnati-based CTI Products develops and manufactures hardware and software that connect, control, and monitor two-way radio systems over IP networks. Its RadioPro platform extends Motorola MOTOTRBO and Kenwood NEXEDGE communications to PC dispatch consoles and mobile devices, while its MCN systems provide remote monitoring of comparators, voters, and site equipment. As part of Combined Technologies, CTI also offers in-house custom circuit and software design, building prototype and production runs for customers.CINCINNATI, OH
GatesAirGatesAir traces its roots to 1922, when Henry C. Gates founded Gates Radio and Supply Company, and has spent the ensuing century innovating in over-the-air broadcasting. Today, its U.S. research and manufacturing operations support broadcasters and public-safety organizations, with products made at its long-established Quincy, Illinois, facility.MASON, OH