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.

Visatec Solo Kit 384 Photo Studio

Visatec Solo Kit 384 

Visatec Solo Kit 384

The Solo Kit 384 is based on the Visatec Solo 400 B and 800 B units. For the first time, Visatec is offering a complete kit including a SOLO 800 B as the main light and two Solo 400 B units as fill lights. Standard accessories include a Soloflex 60 x 60 cm softbox, an umbrella reflector with a silver umbrella, a standard reflector, barn doors, three honeycombs; and a synch cable.

The most striking features of Visatec Solo 400 B and 800 B are their light output, continuous 3 f-stop output control capability, proportional halogen modelling light and built-in photocell. With the patented bayonet mount, reflectors can be changed quickly and rotated 360°; it also accommodates the comprehensive selection of Visatec light shapers.

The case keeps everything neatly organized and prevents damage to its valuable contents, so the entire flash equipment is always ready to use in the studio or on location. The kit's contents can be adapted to each individual photographer's requirements and expanded at any time. The transport bag is no bigger than an ordinary travel bag.

Photo (c) Visatec / Bron Elektronik AG - All rights reserved - www.bron.ch

Visatec Solo Kit 308 Photo Studio Flash

The kit contents can be individually customised to the photographer's needs, and expanded at any time. It is no bigger than a travel bag. The Visatec SOLO Kit 308 is based on the Visatec SOLO 800 B. Compare to the Solo Kits 108 and 208, the 308 is a more comprehensive for bigger jobs. It comprises three compact units with numerous accessories.

The most impressive features of the Visatec SOLO 800 B are its light output, stepless 3 f-stops output range, proportional halogen modelling light and built-in photocell. The patented bayonet allows reflectors to be quickly interchanged and rotated a full 360°; it will accept any of the wide assortment of Visatec light shapers.

The case keeps everything nicely organized, protects its valuable contents from damage and offers a studio or location flash system that is always ready for action.

Photo (c) Visatec / Bron Elektronik AG - Tous droits réservés - http://www.bron.ch/

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Visatec Solo Kit 208 Photo Studio Flash

The Visatec Solo Kit 208 contents can be individually customised to the photographer's needs, and expanded at any time. The kit is no bigger than a travel bag. It is based on the Visatec SOLO 800 B and contains two flash units with appropriate accessories.

The most impressive features of the Visatec SOLO 800 B are its light output, stepless 3 f-stops output range, proportional halogen modelling light and built-in photocell. The patented bayonet allows reflectors to be quickly interchanged and rotated a full 360°; it will accept any of the wide assortment of Visatec light shapers.

The case keeps everything nicely organized, protects its valuable contents from damage and offers a studio or location flash system that is always ready for action.

Photo (c) Visatec / Bron Electronik AG - Tous droits réservés - www.bron.ch