[Satnews] RigNet, Inc. (NASDAQ:RNET) has completed the acquisition of Orgtec S.A.P.I. de C.V., d.b.a. TECNOR, a provider of telecommunications solutions and services for remote sites on land, sea and air, including a wide array of equipment, voice and data services, satellite coverage and bandwidth options, in Mexico.

These services are provided to industrial, commercial and private users in a variety of segments from mission critical armed forces and oil & gas operations, to commercial fishing and leisure.  TECNOR is based in Monterrey, Mexico. Under the terms of the transaction, RigNet acquired all of the shares of Orgtec S.A.P.I. de C.V., d.b.a. TECNOR. The acquisition of the business includes all assets, employees, contracts and working capital.

“The completion of this acquisition provides RigNet an even stronger presence in the Mexican market with a diverse portfolio of customers that expands remote sites we serve beyond our traditional oil & gas focus,” said Marty Jimmerson, RigNet’s Interim CEO and President. “TECNOR’s excellent reputation for providing digital solutions through its experienced workforce will provide a strong platform enabling RigNet to launch a wider array of solutions throughout Latin America.”

Santiago Zubiria, TECNOR’s President and CEO, said, “RigNet has a global presence with wide-ranging capabilities, critical customer relationships and an extensive network that will help TECNOR drive growth across several industries in Latin America.”