TORONTO and ALAMEDA, Calif. -- Bayly Communications Inc., a recognized leader in the design and implementation of innovative and reliable network solutions, headquartered in Toronto, Canada, announced today the acquisition of Coastcom, a leading manufacturer and supplier of network solutions based in Alameda, California, for an undisclosed amount. Both are privately-held companies.

Coastcom will become a Bayly company, with its operations remaining in Alameda and will maintain the Coastcom name.

"Bayly and Coastcom joining forces is a natural fit," said Robert Offley, Bayly's President and CEO. "The combined entities will result in a win-win scenario for everyone, especially for our customers." Offley continued, "Bayly has been successfully growing its international business and the Coastcom acquisition provides us an opportunity to offer our unique products and solutions to the strategically important US market. This was a logical step for Bayly."

Bayly Communications Inc.