BlueStream Expands Mobility Portfolio Through Purchase Of Assets of Andrew Services Inc. from CommScope

FARIBAULT, Minn., Nov. 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- BlueStream, a member of the KGP family of companies and leading provider of planning, implementation and maintenance services for wireless and wireline communications networks, announces the purchase of select assets and ongoing business of the program management and field installation services arm of Andrew Services Inc. (ASI), a division of CommScope. The acquired assets, which included the transfer of a number of key employees, is primarily focused on construction services for wireless customers in the US. The acquisition provides depth and site development talent, enhancing BlueStream's mobility services offering.  

"KGP Companies continues to focus on scale and talent while enhancing our unique end-to-end services and supply chain offerings," said Trevor Putrah, President. "We are confident this acquisition will be a strong addition, and we welcome the new employees to our family."

"We are resolute in our commitment to remain innovative, right sized and relevant with respect to providing end-to-end network transformation services. This addition provides the opportunity for BlueStream to expand and deepen our services footprint in response to the growing needs for wireless network (macro and micro) new builds, transformations and enhancements across the country," said Matt Glass, Chief Operating Officer of BlueStream. "BlueStream is already uniquely positioned to provide end-to-end network services and we are excited to incorporate the capabilities of this acquisition to further strengthen that position and the capabilities of KGP Companies."

About BlueStream
BlueStream is a single source, end-to-end communications infrastructure and network technology services firm. The company delivers customer-centric solutions and services that enable optimal communications solutions for its customers. With 30 years of industry experience and innovation, BlueStream has the unique capabilities, technology expertise and certifications to provide voice, video and data solutions to telecommunications carriers, cable operators, infrastructure providers and enterprise customers nationwide.

About KGP Companies
KGP Companies is a family of companies including BlueStream, KGP Logistics and KGP Products. The KGP family of Companies is one of the country's largest single-source value-added suppliers of supply chain services, communications equipment and integrated solutions to the telecommunications industry. In combination with BlueStream's turnkey solutions and the KGP Logistics' national logistics network, and a portfolio of manufacturer partnerships, KGP Companies is uniquely positioned to provide a comprehensive array of products and services to the communications market. www.kgpcompanies.com.

About CommScope
CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM) helps companies around the world design, build and manage their wired and wireless networks. CommScope's network infrastructure solutions help customers increase bandwidth; maximize existing capacity; improve network performance and availability; increase energy efficiency; and simplify technology migration. CommScope solutions can be found in the largest buildings, venues and outdoor spaces; in data centers and buildings of all shapes, sizes and complexity; at wireless cell sites; in cable headends and telco central offices; and in airports, trains, and tunnels. Vital networks around the world run on CommScope solutions.

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