April 2026

Thomas Riedel Acquires Arri

Thomas Riedel, founder and owner of Riedel Communications and the Riedel Group, has acquired Arri, the Munich-based manufacturer of motion-picture and live-entertainment camera and lighting technology. Riedel's concept for a new home for Arri won out in a competitive international process, leading to the largest acquisition of his career. The Riedel Group specializes in advanced audio, video and data technology and offers infrastructure solutions for a wide range of broadcast, live-event and sports productions. Riedel's acquisition of Arri will help establish strategic alignment and create new technological and market opportunities for both companies. Arri has been family-owned since its founding in 1917 and has long held its reputation...more