KVH Appoints KB Impuls Hellas S.A. as New Commercial Maritime Distributor in Greece

June 7, 2012

 KVH Industries, Inc.,  announced the appointment of Athens-based KB Impuls Hellas S.A. as its new commercial marine distributor in Greece. KB Impuls Hellas S.A., a member of the DEMCO Group, was incorporated and licensed by EETT (National Telecommunications Committee) in Greece in 1999 and has already become the dominant satellite communications player in the Balkans and the Middle East.

"The connection between KVH and KB Impuls Hellas S.A. is very strong. I am delighted to work with KVH in the ongoing development of our maritime businesses," says Gerasimos Bonanos, managing director of KB Impuls Hellas S.A. "Greece is the world leader in terms of cargo carrying capacity in the vital trade of commodities in the energy and dry bulk sectors, with an overall investment of $50 billion. We are committed to providing outstanding quality to our Greek-speaking clientele."

KB Impuls Hellas S.A. is one of the largest service providers in fiber, satellite, and wireless communications solutions in Eastern and Southern Europe. The company is a leading provider of technology and service, offering satellite communications, network services, 24/7 technical support, and best of breed solutions, including hardware and airtime. A €20 million teleport, which includes hub equipment for KVH's mini-VSAT Broadband network, is operated from modern facilities in Athens and Lavrio. KVH representatives Achilleas Stamatiadis and Andreas Dalmaras will work closely with KB Impuls Hellas S.A. to bring KVH products and services to the Greek market.