- PASSIVE DI
JDI
The Radial JDI is a warm sounding passive direct box that can transfer extreme signal levels without distortion while eliminating hum and buzz caused by ground loops.
PRODIThe Radial ProDI is a high performance passive direct box that is ideally suited for bass and acoustic guitar to deliver a warm, distortion-free sound.
Trim-TwoThe Radial Trim-Two is a passive direct box, designed for use with laptop computers and other consumer type devices where the user has a requirement for a 'ready access' volume control for quick adjustments on stage.
JDI StereoThe Radial JDI Stereo is a passive stereo direct box designed to handle extreme signal levels without distortion of any kind.
PROD2The Radial ProD2 is a high performance stereo direct box designed to easily interface keyboards to the PA and recording system without noise.
StageBug SB-2The Radial SB-2 is a passive direct box designed for keyboards and active bass. Features stereo to mono mix function to save mixer channels.
JDI DuplexThe Radial JDI Duplex is a stereo passive direct box that fully capable of handling any audio signal without distortion, artefact or noise.
ProAV1 & PROAV2The Radial ProAV is a passive direct box with stereo-to-mono merge function designed specifically for the audio-video integrator to reduce channel requirements.
StageBug SB-5The Radial StageBug SB-5 is a compact stereo direct box designed to accommodate laptop computers, tablets and other consumer audio products when amplifying the signal through a PA system.
JD6The Radial JD6 is a 6-channel rackmount direct box designed for keyboards in studio and live touring where optimal signal transfer is required without noise.
ProD8The Radial ProD8 is a high density 8-channel rackmount direct box optimized for professional keyboard rigs where optimizing signal transfer without noise is needed.
StageBug SB5WThe Radial SB5-W is a passive stereo direct box designed to fit inside a standard electrical wall box and utilizing a Decora wall plate cover.
- ACTIVE DI
Firefly
The Radial Firefly is a class-A direct box that combines a 12AX7 tube drive with transformer isolation to deliver spectacular warmth and character.
J48The Radial J48 is a 48 volt powered active direct box that delivers studio quality performance while eliminating hum and buzz caused by ground loops.
JDX 48The Radial JDX 48 is a guitar amp DI that captures the sound of the amplifier and speaker to deliver the tone of a 4x12 half-stack without the need of a microphone.
USB-ProThe Radial USB-Pro is a high-resolution DI box that converts sound files from a laptop and seamlessly transfers them to a pair of balanced audio outs.
JDV MK5The Radial JDV is a class-A direct box with a unique zero negative-feedback circuit that delivers unmatched signal purity for the most demanding recordings.
J48 STEREOThe Radial J48 Stereo is a high performance active direct box with extra headroom and advanced grounding for professional touring and studio recording.
PZ-DIThe Radial PZ-DI is a unique direct box that is specifically designed for acoustic and orchestral instruments.
JPCThe Radial JPC is an active stereo DI with transformer isolated inputs to eliminate noise that is common with computers and consumer audio devices.
HeadloadThe Headload is a combination load box and attenuator that is capable of handling up to 130 watts RMS of continuous power and peaks of 180 watts.
PRO48The Radial Pro48 is a high performance active direct box that is ideally suited for bass and acoustic guitars to deliver clarity without distortion or artifact.
J33The Radial J33 is a combination stereo phono preamp and direct box designed to interface turntables to professional audio systems.
Headload ProdigyThe Headload Prodigy is a combination load box and DI that lets you perform or record at low volume with maximum tone.
StageBug SB-1The Radial SB-1 is an ultra-compact active direct box designed for acoustic guitar and bass that fits inside a guitar case!
StageBug SB-4The Radial StageBug SB-4 is a compact active direct box that has been optimized for use with piezo transducers.
BT-ProBT-Pro™ is a Bluetooth® DI designed to capture the wireless transmission from a Bluetooth® device and convert the signal to a balanced line for use in a PA.
JDX Direct-DriveThe Radial JDX Direct-Drive™ is a unique and powerful device that simulates the sound of a guitar amplifier.
- REAMPING
X-Amp
The Radial X-Amp is a dual output class-A active Reamper that lets you take a pre-recorded track and send it through amps and pedals without noise.
Reamp JCRThe Radial Reamp JCR is a high-performance passive Reamper that lets you take a pre-recorded track and send it through a guitar amp or pedal chain without noise.
ProRMPThe Radial ProRMP is a passive Reamper that lets you take a pre-recorded track and send it through a guitar amp or pedal chain without noise.
X-Amp 500 SeriesThe Radial X-Amp is a 500 series class-A active Reamper with isolated outputs that lets you send a pre-recorded track to two amps and re-record the new sound.
Reamp KITThe Reamp Kit combines a Radial J48 direct box for recording with a Radial X-Amp for Reamping amps & pedals to enhance the tone of your recorded tracks.
SGIThe Radial SGI Studio Guitar Interface class-A line driver with load correction lets you send a guitar signal beyond 100 meters via balanced cable without noise.
JD7The Radial JD7 Injector is a class-A guitar distro/splitter with built-in Radial DI and Reamp that can drive up to seven amps or pedal chains simultaneously.
JX44The Radial JX44 Air Control is a wireless signal manager for concert stage that lets you remotely control 4 guitar inputs and 6 amp outputs at once.
SGI-44The Radial SGI-44 guitar interface is a balanced signal extender designed to send the signal from a wireless receiver to the pedalboard and back to the stage amp.
- SPLITTERS
JS2 / JS3
The Radial JS2 and JS3 are high performance passive microphone splitters that lets you feed mixing consoles without signal degradation or noise caused by ground loops.
PRO-MS2The Radial ProMS2 is a high performance mic splitter that accepts a balanced microphone signal and sends it to three outputs simultaneously. As a passive device, there is no need for power.
OX8The Radial OX8 is an 8-channel rack mounted microphone splitter that lets you feed two mixing consoles without signal degradation or noise caused by ground loops.
LX8The Radial LX8 is an 8-channel rack mounted line level splitter that lets you feed two audio systems without signal degradation or noise caused by ground loops.
JD7The Radial JD7 Injector is a class-A guitar distro/splitter with built-in Radial DI and Reamp that can drive up to seven amps or pedal chains simultaneously.
JX44The Radial JX44 Air Control is a wireless signal manager for concert stage that lets you remotely control 4 guitar inputs and 6 amp outputs at once.
mPressThe Radial mPress is a modular press box that can be expanded as needed to feed a community-sized press gallery or distribute audio for an international event.
Exo-PodThe Radial Exo-Pod is a passive broadcast splitter that can take the balanced line output from a mixing console and distribute the signal to 14 hand-held recorders, video cameras or wireless receivers.
CatapultThe Radial Catapult is a 4-channel audio snake that lets you send analog or AES digital audio signals over standard Cat 5 or Cat 6 shielded twisted pair cable.
LX-2The Radial LX-2™ is a passive balanced line level audio splitter that allows you to easily send an audio signal to two different destinations at once without noise.
LX-3The Radial LX-3™ is a high-performance balanced line-level splitter designed to send one audio signal to as many as three destinations at once.
- INTERFACES
Key-LargoThe Key-Largo is a unique and powerful device that combines a multi-channel keyboard mixer with the performance attributes of real-time footswitch control!
Studio-QThe Studio-Q is a compact studio talkback controller designed to provide a simple cueing system that allows easy communication with artists in a separate booth.
DiNET DAN-TXThe Radial DAN-TX is a stereo direct box designed to connect instruments, laptops, tablets, or any line level source to a Dante Network.
DiNET DAN-RXThe Radial DAN-RX is a 2-channel 24 bit/96kHz digital to analog endpoint that allows the user to output audio from a Dante network for connection to professional audio systems.
MIX 2:1The Radial MIX 2:1 is a simple yet highly useful mixer that passively sums two audio channels down to one.
SAT-2The SAT-2 is a passive stereo audio device that provides you with attenuation and control over your signal level wherever you may need it.
PresenterThe Presenter combines a microphone preamp and a USB program input to create the ultimate interface for any presentation.
Twin-ISOThe Radial Twin-Iso is a two channel balanced line-level isolator that eliminates the hum and buzz caused by ground loops that is often encountered in audio systems.
J-ISOThe Radial J-ISO & Pro-Iso are full bandwidth stereo interfaces that converts +4dB balanced line level signals to an unbalanced consumer level output.
Pro-ISOThe Radial J-ISO & Pro-Iso are full bandwidth stereo interfaces that converts +4dB balanced line level signals to an unbalanced consumer level output.
J+4The Radial J+4 is a -10dB to +4dB stereo preamp that lets you boost a low output unbalanced signal and interface it with a balanced professional audio system.
McBoostThe Radial McBoost™ is a high performance microphone signal booster designed to elevate the output of a typical dynamic microphone for greater transient response.
SGIThe Radial SGI Studio Guitar Interface class-A line driver with load correction lets you send a guitar signal beyond 100 meters via balanced cable without noise.
STAGEBUG SB-6The StageBug SB-6 is a high performance 2-channel passive audio isolator designed to accommodate both balanced & unbalanced signals.
STAGEBUG SB-7The Radial StageBug SB-7 Earmuff Headphone Silencer lets you turn off one side of your headphones to stop the bleed.
STAGEBUG SB-15The Radial Stage Bug SB-15 High Performance Signal Buffer lets you drive guitar pedals without added noise and also powers 15V Tonebone pedals.
ICECUBE IC-1The Radial IceCube IC-1 is a balanced line level isolator designed to quickly eliminate hum and buzz problems in an audio system by simply inserting it into the signal path.
DECODERDecoder is a microphone preamp and Mid/Side stereo matrix that allows the user to easily create M/S recordings without having to re-configure a recording console
TwinlineThe Radial Twinline is a unique device that enables a guitarist to share effects pedals between two amps when using the amplifiers' built-in (rear-panel) effects loops.
Space HeaterThe Radial Space Heater is a single space 8-channel tube overdrive that can be used as a stereo summing mixer or as multi-channel studio distortion.
- SWITCHERS
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Studio
Radial studio products simplify the work-flow without affecting the signal quality to ensure creativity is not hampered during production.
MC3The Radial MC3 monitor controller is a 'straight wire' passive switcher that lets you control two sets of monitors, sub woofer and feed two sets of headphones.
Gold DiggerThe Gold Digger is a 4-channel mic selector that enables the engineer to quickly compare the sound of four different microphones while sharing the same preamp.
Cherry PickerThe Radial Cherry Picker is a unique tool that simplifies the process of selecting the best preamp for use with a given microphone.
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Guitar / Amplifier
Whether switching guitars on stage or amps in the studio, Radial offers a complete range of switchers from simple ABYs all the way up!
JD7The Radial JD7 Injector is a class-A guitar distro/splitter with built-in Radial DI and Reamp that can drive up to seven amps or pedal chains simultaneously.
JX-42The JX-42 is a compact guitar selector that lets you instantly switch between four guitars and two amps on stage.
JX62The Radial JX62 is a guitar and amp switcher designed for both wired and wireless guitars in a live concert touring environment.
jx44The Radial JX44 Air Control is a wireless signal manager for concert stage that lets you remotely control 4 guitar inputs and 6 amp outputs at once.
JR5The JR5 is a remote footswitch that lets you select guitars, amps or effects when used with the JX44 and JX42.
JR2The JR2 is a dual function remote footswitch that lets you switch or mute outputs, depending on the Radial device that is connected.
BIGSHOT ABYThe Radial BigShot ABY is a true-bypass ABY switcher that toggles or combines two guitar amplifiers in phase and without hum & buzz caused by ground loops.
BigShot I/OThe Radial Bigshot I/O is a true-bypass instrument selector that lets you switch between two sources and balance the signal level between them.
BigShot EFXThe Radial BigShot EFX is a true-bypass effects loop switcher that lets you turn on or off two pedal-chains and take them out of the signal path when not in use.
BigShot SW2The Radial BigShot SW2 is a dual output remote control with choice of latching or impulse settings to control two amplifiers or effects.
TwinlineThe Radial Twinline is a unique device that enables a guitarist to share effects pedals between two amps when using the amplifiers' built-in (rear-panel) effects loops.
MR5The Radial MR5 is a MIDI signal translator that allows you to use a MIDI controller to drive the JX44, JX42 and other Radial products that use the JR5 footswitch.
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Live Touring
Radial addresses the fast paced world of live touring with a range of switchers for backing tracks, wireless systems and mixers.
Relay XoRadial Relay Xo is a 1-in, 2-out switcher for balanced audio used with mic or line level sources as talkback and communication router.
SW4The Radial SW4 is a four channel balanced audio switcher designed for wireless systems, mixing consoles and digital guitar processors.
SW8The Radial SW8 is a backing track switcher that automatically switches between two playback systems to prevent disaster during a live performance.
HotShot DM-1The Radial HotShot DM-1 is a combination mic mute and switch that enables the artist to communicate to band members and techs via momentary footswitch.
HotShot ABiThe Radial HotShot AB1 is an XLR balanced input selector that can instantly toggle between two input sources to one output via a latching footswitch.
HotShot ABoThe Radial HotShot ABo is an XLR balanced output selector that can instantly toggle one input between two output destinations via a latching footswitch.
JR2The JR2 is a dual function remote footswitch that lets you switch or mute outputs, depending on the Radial device that is connected.
JR2-DTThe JR2-DT is a desk-top version of the JR2. It features two top-mounted activator switches to control AB and Mute functions.
BigShot SW2The Radial BigShot SW2 is a dual output remote control with choice of latching or impulse settings to control two amplifiers or effects.
- EFFECTS
PhazerThe Radial Phazer is an analog phase alignment tool that lets you combine two sources and bring the fundamentals together for a more natural tone.
Phazer BankThe Radial Phazerbank is a 4-channel analogue phase adjustment tool that enables the engineer to effortlessly adjust the phase between two microphones when double mic'ing a single source.
PhazeQThe Radial PhaseQ is 500 series phase alignment tool that lets you combine two microphones and bring them into perfect phase for a more natural tone.
EXTC-SAThe Radial EXTC-SA™ is a stand-alone audio interface that lets you incorporate guitar effects into the realm of pro-audio recording.
EXTCThe Radial EXTC is a 500 series effects send & receive module that lets you incorporate guitar effects into the realm of pro-audio recording.
Tank DriverThe Radial Tank Driver is a wonderfully unique 500 series module that allows you to drive a balanced line level signal through the reverb tank in your Fender Twin amp!
VocolocoThe Voco-Loco is a foot-controlled effects loop that enables the lead vocalist, sax or trumpet player to incorporate guitar effects pedals into the signal path, just like an electric guitarist adds effects for soloing.
TrimodeThe Trimode tube distortion takes you from slight overdrive to full-on distortion. Think Mesa-Boogie in a pedal and switch instantly from rhythm to lead.
- 500 SERIES
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Power Racks
Choose between Radial's award-winning racks for ultimate control over your signal path. Compatible with all 500 series modules, Radial racks are equipped with extra features for greater connectivity plus resettble electronic fuses to keep your gear safe!
WorkhorseThe Radial Workhorse is an 8-slot 500 series power rack with a built-in analog summing mixer, headphone amp and extensive patching capabilities.
WR8The Radial WR-8 is an 8-slot power rack that lets you load up to eight 500 series modules. Can be expanded with the WM8 mixer for full Workhorse capabilities.
PowerhouseThe Radial Powerhouse is a 10-slot power rack for 500 series modules designed to provide maximum density for professional studio setups.
SIXPACKThe Radial SixPack is a desk-top 6-slot power rack for the popular 500 series, designed to create the ultimate channel strip with 1600 milliamps of available current.
CubeThe Radial Cube is a desk-top 3-slot power rack for the popular 500 series, designed to create the ultimate channel strip with 500 milliamps of available current.
PowerStripThe Radial Powerstrip is a 3-slot power rack for the popular 500 series, designed to create the ultimate channel strip with 500 milliamps of available current.
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Preamps & EQs
Radial gives you a choice between tube and solid state preamps to suit your most demanding recording needs. Compliment them with choice of induction coil or discrete class-A equalizers to add creative soul, sparkle or fat bottom end.
POWERPREThe Radial PowerPre is a 500 series 100% discrete mic preamp with Accustate input control for low noise and transformer coupled output for added warmth.
JDV-PREThe Radial JDV-Pre is a 500 series class-A instrument preamp with variable load for magnetic, piezo and active sources and high-pass filter to eliminate resonance.
PowerTubeThe Radial Powertube is 500 series 100% discrete class-A preamp with high voltage 12AX7 tube gain stage and transformer coupled input for vintage character.
PremaxThe Radial PreMax is a 500 series channel strip tha combines a state-of-the-art preamp with a 3-band EQ for easy signal manipulation in post production and recording.
Q3The Radial Q3 is a 500 series induction coil EQ that brings the character and excitement of old-school vintage EQ to your recordings with over 1700 EQ curves.
Phaze-QThe Radial PhaseQ is 500 series phase alignment tool that lets you combine two microphones and bring them into perfect phase for a more natural tone.
Twin-ServoThe Radial Jensen Twin-Servo & 500 series preamplifier is an updated version of what may well be the most spectacular preamp ever made.
PreCompThe Radial PreComp is a 500 series channel strip that combines a state-of the-art preamp with a full-function VCA compressor for dynamic control over the signal.
Q4The Radial Q4 is a 500 series state-variable, 100% discrete class-A parametric EQ that brings character and warmth to your recordings with minimal artifact
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Effects & Routing
The 500 series is all about creative use of signal processing. Radial opens the door with compressors, signal routers, cross-over filters, effects interfaces, phase alignment tools and amp simulators. Finally… amazing tools that let your imagination run wild!
EXTCThe Radial EXTC is a 500 series effects send & receive module that lets you incorporate guitar effects into the realm of pro-audio recording.
ShuttleThe Radial Shuttle is a 500 series patch and insert panel that lets you bring balanced and unbalanced signals in and out a 500 series power rack.
KomitThe Radial Komit is a 500 series one-knob compressor-limiter designed to get great results instantly and add crunch and distortion for unque effects.
X-AmpThe Radial X-Amp is a 500 series class-A active Reamper with isolated outputs that lets you send a pre-recorded track to two amps and re-record the new sound.
ChainDriveThe Radial ChainDrive is a 500 series signal distribution amplifier that lets you send balanced or unbalanced signals to four outputs and control them independently.
Tank DriverA unique module that lets you to drive a balanced line level signal through the reverb tank in your Fender Twin! Drive spring reverbs of all types and deliver the long trailing shimmering effect that is only possible with a true spring.
JDX-500The Radial JDX Reactor is 500 series guitar amplifier interface that lets you capture the tone of a guitar amp and cabinet without a microphone.
SubmixThe Radial SubMix is a 500 series mixer that lets you combine 4 instruments such as keyboards or effects into a single audio channel via front panel controls.
TossoverThe Radial Tossover is a 500 series frequency divider that lets you separate and process low and high frequencies separately via fully variable controls and slopes.
- ACCESSORIES
Radial History by Peter Janis
My parents are both children of pioneers that broke the soil in Saskatchewan at the turn of the century. My Dad's family immigrated to Canada from Poland in 1909 while my Mom's French ancestors came to Canada way back in 1648. My musical roots run deep starting with my Mom and the old Heintzman piano that was given to her by her parents. She was the musical one from a family with eleven kids. Now retired, she continues to head up a choir that travels to old folks homes around the Ottawa area. Mom tells the story that I would sing before I could speak. I guess this is where it all started.
At the age of 7 my parents put me in piano lessons but unlike those that could read the notes, I would use my ear to learn the pieces. (I still use my ear to guide the sound of the products we make.) Later at the age of 14 I started playing guitar and remember being smitten with excitement when I would walk into a music store. By the age of 16, I was playing in local bands and to my parent's dismay; I had shifted away from scholastic endeavours to being a rock star. In 1976, at the ripe old age of 18, I got my official start in the music business at Steve's Music Store in Montreal where I started in the shipping department and was quickly moved to the sales floor. Back then, no one knew about synthesizers so I decided to get to work! It was not long before I was setting up Arp 2600 patches, helping folks use their Minimoogs & Avatars and got a chance to use the very first Oberheims.
During the next couple of years, I worked at Steve's Music Store and player music with various bands. This is how I came to meet a friend who at the time was working as a photocopy repairman for Xerox. I had ideas on how to make things work but back then, much of the equipment was primitive. I was using three amps on stage and I got my friend to build a switcher for me. We then built our first tube overdrive and let me tell you, it was terrible! But it was the beginning. I then conjured up the idea of a 3 channel amp. This was two years before Mesa Boogie had one. Back then, I was more interested in music and girls… so starting a business was not on the agenda!
I left Steve's in 1978 to play full time and after being on the road for couple of years, the disco era arrived. For bands that played progressive rock, it became more and more difficult to get gigs. I ran out of money and made my way to Ottawa where my parents had relocated. I soon got a job at Lauzon Sound where I expanded my technical skills in the area of PA system design, synthesizers and buying and selling vintage guitars. Yup… $250 for a 60's Tele was the street price back then!
During the next two years, I would design audio systems for everything from night clubs up to arenas and had become proficient with the new wave of synths from Korg like the 3100 and Sequential Circuits Prophet 5. The Arp Quadra was the latest technology of the day along with the LynnDrum. I eventually headed West to Edmonton, Alberta and immediately got a job at Keen Kraft Music. This store eventually became Long & McQuade. I was once again in charge of the high tech and audio side of the business. I brought in the latest PPG digital synthesizers, Apple Computers, and even had an oscilloscope to show folks how this stuff worked. By then CBS had acquired ARP and they noticed that some guy in Edmonton was selling their top end Rhodes Chroma synths. They headhunted me and brought me out to Vancouver where I took on the position as New Product Director for TMI, Fender's long time distributor and today, one of the key shareholding companies that purchased Fender from CBS with Bill Schultz and his team.
Over the next 10 years, my job was to diversify Fender Canada to ensure a stable platform until the new Fender could get off its feet. The first brand I brought in was Alesis. They had a 10ft table in the corner at NAMM and were showing the Midiverb. I freaked my boss out when I ordered 500 units! Next, I took on Akai right after they introduced the S900 digital sampler. In fact I was part of the steering committee that guided the development of the S1000. I also took on Audix microphones and eventually helped Audix develop the PowerHouse range of active monitors. This was two years before Genelec launched theirs. We built the power amps here in Vancouver and sourced the speakers off shore. Next we took on Casio and within 4 years, Fender Canada went from $4 million to over $18 million in sales.
When Fender Canada was shut down to centralize all operation in the USA, Bill Schultz asked me to move to California. But after 10 years, I felt that it was probably time to move on. Fender was getting too big. I started a marketing company with a few clients, but quickly felt that I needed to get back into the business I loved. One of my clients was CableTek. This was owned by Domenico Pingitore. I joined forces with Dom in 1992 where I eventually came up with the Radial brand. The logo is in fact the inside of a piece of quad cable. I chose the name Radial because it had Latin roots and would be easily translated to French and other languages around the world. We began by importing Mogami cable, Jensen Transformers and Sonex acoustical products. Soon, we found ourselves building custom snakes - a business that we continue to thrive in today. After a good run of several years, Dom and I decided to split. I had a global vision to build electronic products.
The first direct box we brought to market was the Radial JDI. This was in 1996. I remember our tech at Keen Kraft saying that Jensen was the Holy Grail' of transformers. Not only was he the service tech, but happened to be a top session player in Edmonton. He had built a Jensen direct box for his bass and would not stop talking about how good it was. The JDI came from this experience. In 1998, we purchased the design of the JDV circuit design from local studio guru John Vrtacic. The first JDV worked OK, but it was clear, we did not have the electronic design talent needed to truly go global. By now, we had started to import Presonus into Canada among other brands.
We had been selling Sonex for nearly 10 years, but came to realize that their core business was not the studio. They were interested in the automotive industry. In 2000, I decided to develop our own brand of acoustic materials and named it Primacoustic. We started by developing foam products and over the years, migrated to the Broadway glass wool range we have today.
A year later, my old friend who had been making Tonebone pedals and selling them on-line finally decided that he wanted a steady income. So we worked out an arrangement to sell Tonebone pedals and he would take on the role as our in-house engineer. This gave me the impetus to revise the JDI into the book-end design we now have. I eventually bought Tonebone and expanded our engineering team in Vancouver. Today, we have a team of six that do the Radial product development and another team of three that handle Primacoustic.
I honestly can say that after 35 years I still love this business! I have only had two jobs in the past 30 years and am grateful for the support that all of my friends and associates have given me.
Today, Radial employs a team of over 90 employees, a wide number of sub-contractors and we source products from across Canada, the United States and around the world. We are proud to say that Radial products are used by the very best players in the industry and are considered to be among the anchor brands of our industry.
Thank you all for your support.
Peter
- INTERFACES