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29/05/12

New US Hasselblad Bron Inc.: Bron Imaging Group and Hasselblad USA agreement to merge American Operations

New US Hasselblad Bron Inc

Hasselblad USA Inc. (www.hasselbladusa.com), the U.S. distributor of Hasselblad professional camera systems and Bron Imaging Group Inc., (www.bronimaging.com), distributor of professional photographic equipment (Broncolor, Kobold, Visatec) recently announced (April 24, 2012) an agreement through which the two companies will merge their operations in the U.S., effective immediately, creating a combined company known as Hasselblad Bron Inc. The new Hasselblad Bron Inc. will relocate to a single facility during the summer of 2012.

The combined company will leverage the strengths of two of the professional photo industry’s leading distributors, and allow the sales, marketing and customer support divisions to provide higher levels of service. The transaction will combine Hasselblad USA and Bron Imaging’s distribution channels and sales forces. Additionally, customer support, repair operations, marketing and administration will be combined into a single operation. The partnership is an expansion of an existing two-year marketing relationship between the companies, through which the companies worked closely together to develop their brands in the professional photography market.

Under terms of the merger, Hasselblad Bron Inc., will be a single entity providing support for all of the brands of the combined company. Michael Hejtmanek, current President of Bron Imaging Group, will lead the new company as President and CEO of Hasselblad Bron, Inc. "Our goal is to provide photographers with the world’s best cameras, lighting and other photography gear,” said Hejtmanek. “Joining forces to create Hasselblad Bron Inc. allows us to create a larger customer service organization to accomplish our mission of providing an exceptional level of products and support for our highly valued customers.”

The merger will only impact the two American organizations of Bron Imaging Group U.S. and Hasselblad USA, Inc. Hasselblad AB (Sweden), Bron Elektronik AG (Switzerland) and other related suppliers will remain independent companies.

22/06/09

plawa-feinwerktechnik GmbH & Co. KG

plawa-feinwerktechnik GmbH & Co. KG is the manufacturer and designer of AgfaPhoto cameras.

plawa was founded in 1969 and expanded rapidly as a specialist in slide frames and film rolls and succeeded in becoming a leader on the German market.

In the year 2000, it entered the sphere of digital photography.

Today the company distributes AgfaPhoto digital cameras and digital video products.

The plawa portfolio includes trendy products ranging from digital music, portable TV to video. plawa supplies both stock and campaign-related products to megastores, photo resellers and supermarkets.

plawa is member of CIPA - Camera & Imaging Product Association of Japan.

http://www.plawa.com/

26/01/09

About Eye-Fi

Founded in 2005, the company is dedicated to building services that help consumers navigate, nurture and share their visual memories. Eye-Fi’s patent-pending technology works with Wi-Fi networks to automatically send photos from a digital camera to online, in-home and retail destinations. Headquartered in Mountain View, Calif., the company’s investors include Opus Capital and Shasta Ventures.

More information is available at http://www.eye.fi/

Posts about Eye-Fi and its products:

Eye-Fi World First Wireless SD Memory Card [10-2007]
Online Photos Destinations support Eye-Fi [10-2007]
Eye-Fi names Jef Holove Chief Executive Officer [09-2007]
Eye-Fi secures $5.5 million in series a funding [06-2007]

About GiiNii International

GiiNii International (http://www.giinii.com/), developer of The Next New innovations in consumer electronics for everyone, designs, engineers, procures components and oversees assembly of digital picture frames, digital cameras, high-definition TVs and other lifestyle products that address consumers’ needs. Affordably priced and conveniently available at popular retailers and online stores, GiiNii products are easy to buy. The San Ramon, Calif.-based company’s best-in-class customer service – including online video tutorials and telephone support – means GiiNii products also are easy to own.

28/12/08

About Carl Zeiss AG

Carl Zeiss is a leading international group of companies operating worldwide in the optical and opto-electronic industry. Carl Zeiss AG is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany.

The business groups are generally ranked first or second in the strategic markets of medical and research solutions, industrial solutions und lifestyle products. They offer products and services for biomedical research and medical technology, as well as system solutions for the semiconductor, automotive and mechanical engineering industries. Planetariums and high-quality consumer goods such as camera lenses and binoculars carry the ZEISS name to millions of people around the world.

In fiscal year 2006/07 (ended 30 September), the Carl Zeiss Group, which is wholly owned by the Carl Zeiss Foundation, generated revenues totaling EUR 2,604 million. The Carl Zeiss Group has approximately 12,300 employees, including about 4,300 outside Germany. It is directly represented in more than 30 countries and operates production facilities in Europe, America and Asia.

The eyeglass business operates as Carl Zeiss Vision International GmbH and is the number two eyeglass provider in the world. This company is owned equally by Carl Zeiss AG and a private equity company.

Further information is available at www.zeiss.de/en

08/09/05

About Power Quotient International

Founded in 1997, PQI designs, manufactures and markets computer memory modules, flash memory storage devices, peripherals and multimedia products. Addressing the need for reliable and versatile storage with faster access times and lower power consumption than conventional drives, PQI products are recognized as category leaders. Two of the company’s patented products—Intelligent Stick™, the smallest USB flash drive available [september, 2005], and DiskOnModule™, a cost-effective and secure solution for the embedded system market—have helped to reshape the flash storage industry.

For more PQI news and product details you can visit Power Quotient International at http://www.pqi.com.tw/. You can also visit PQI Europe at http://www.pqieurope.com/

Posts about PQI Products: PQI mPack P400 Portable Multimedia Player

PQI mPack P600 Portable Multimedia Player PQI mPack P800 Portable Multimedia Player

PQI mTrix Portable Multimedia Player

31/07/02

Acquisition of Polaroid by One Equity Partners

Polaroid Corporation and One Equity Partners today announced that an affiliate of One Equity Partners has acquired substantially all Polaroid assets, creating a new company that will operate under the Polaroid Corporation name. “Polaroid is a very special company with a unique heritage and promising opportunities,” said Charles F. Auster, partner in One Equity Partners and chairman of the new Polaroid board of directors. “The company has made significant progress since filing for bankruptcy last October in improving its operations and is well positioned to take advantage of future opportunities. We look forward to working closely with the company’s loyal and committed employees to maximize its potential.” In a joint statement, Polaroid Executive Vice Presidents William L. Flaherty and Neal D. Goldman said, “We are pleased that One Equity Partners shares our vision for revitalizing Polaroid. Our objectives are to build a profitable core business and realize the tremendous potential of our instant digital printing technology.” As previously announced, One Equity Partners will own 65 percent of the new company and the former Polaroid -- now known as PDC, Inc. -- will own the remaining 35 percent until distributed under a reorganization plan approved by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court.

One Equity Partners manages $3.5 billion of investments and commitments for Bank One Corporation in direct private equity transactions. Bank One Corporation is the sixth largest bank holding company in the United States.

15/06/02

About Extensis, Inc.

Extensis Inc., a Celartem company, is the world's leading provider of software solutions that empower digital asset creators and users. Extensis' award winning products are used by hundreds of Fortune 5000 companies and include: Suitcase and Font Reserve for font management, Portfolio for asset management, and plug-in enhancements for Photoshop and QuarkXPress. Extensis was founded in 1993 and is based in Portland, Oregon and the United Kingdom.

Extensis is a wholly owned subsidiary of Celartem Technology USA Inc., which is wholly owned by Celartem Technology Inc., (Hercules: 4330). For additional information, please visit http://www.extensis.com/

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