IFA 2005 - World of Consumer Electronics takes place
2 - 7 Sept. at the Berlin Exhibition Grounds. For in-depth information
about the event, visit http://www.ifa-berlin.com.
Below are profiles from IFA 2005 - World of Consumer Electronics exhibitors; breaking news releases and photos are available at http://www.tradeshownews.com, Business Wire's trade show, conference and event news resource.
Business Wire is the official international media partner for IFA 2005 - World of Consumer Electronics. -0- Company: ALPHASON DESIGNS Booth/Stand: Hall 8 Stand 123 Media Contact: Stuart Hopwood Phone: 07710 451135 E-mail: stuart@linguafrancainternational.com Company description: Alphason Designs is the UK's leading hi-fi and home entertainment furniture manufacturer. Throughout their many years as market leader Alphason Designs have been committed to the use of only the highest quality materials and manufacturing processes. Their comprehensive range of stunning and stylish supports continually wins awards from the UK specialist press. Company: ANIKO ELECTRONICS Booth/Stand: 608 / 4.1 Media Contact: Vivek Hariharan (Mr.) Investor Relations Contact: Anil Panjabi (Mr.) Phone: (852) 2721 0036 E-mail: sales@aniko.com.hk Web: www.aniko.com.hk Company description: ANIKO ELECTRONICS is a manufacturer of OEM Home Entertainment Electronic Products. Located in the heart of Asia (Hong Kong), enables our business executives to reach customers throughout the world in a personal level, thus resulting in utmost customer satisfaction. Using our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, we provide our customers with unique designs in products such as CD boombox, CD/VCD/MP3 players, mini & micro component systems, mini b/w TV's, etc. for further details and enquiries, please e-mail to sales@aniko.com.hk. Company: Belkin GmbH Booth/Stand: Hall 4.2, Booth 207 Media Contact: Claudia Frotscher Phone: 089-143405-321 E-mail: claudiaf@belkin.com Web: www.belkin.de Company description: Belkin is a global leader in connectivity solutions, offering a range of innovations for the computer, electronics, audio-visual and mobile consumer. Our product mix includes 255 world wide patents and covers the key technologies for peripherals and accessories: -- USB and FireWire(R) devices, hubs and PCI cards -- Wireless and wired networking solutions -- KVM (keyboard, video and mouse) switches -- Cables -- Surge protection and UPS (Unlimited Power Supply) products -- MP3 and specifically Apple iPod(R) accessories -- Mobile phone, PDA and mobility accessories -- Input devices and Bluetooth(R) solutions -- PureAV components, interconnects and power protection Operational in more than 40 countries in Europe, Middle East and Africa, Belkin's European head office and distribution centre are located in Rushden, Northamptonshire, in the UK. Further offices in the Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain and Sweden. Company: Canopus GmbH Booth/Stand: Hall 4.2, Stand 124 Media Contact: Mr. Stephan H. Kexel Phone: +49-(0)2602-1069-0 E-mail: info@canopusgmbh.de Web: www.canopus.de Company description: Based in Kobe, Japan, Canopus Co., Ltd. designs and manufactures award-winning digital video solutions, including nonlinear video editing and visual effects products for video professionals and enthusiasts, comprehensive video distribution solutions, digital video converters and broadcast equipment. Canopus boasts the industries most advanced realtime render-free multi-track video editing solutions with the highest quality HD, HDV, DV and MPEG codecs. Combining innovative hardware and software designs to set new standards in performance, functionality and reliability, Canopus is a leading provider of video editing and graphics products. The German office, Canopus GmbH, is based in Ruppach-Goldhausen. Company: CASIO Europe GmbH Booth/Stand: Hall 1.2 / Stand 228 Media Contact: Mario Huaroto Levy Phone: +49(0)40.42 32 40-66 E-mail: mario.levy@komm-passion.de Web: www.casio-europe.com or www.exilim.com Company description: This year CASIO is celebrating a special anniversary at the IFA: it was ten years ago that the Japanese corporation launched the first digital camera for consumers, on to the market. The complicated technology was reduced in size for the first time in such a way that it fitted in a camera body. Since then EXILIM has matured into a lifestyle brand, which still impresses with numerous digital cameras from the CARD, ZOOM and PRO sectors and accessories like camera bags and underwater casings. Company: Chief Manufacturing Booth/Stand: 26/112 Media Contact: Sara Schiffler Phone: +1 952 277 3842 E-mail: sara.schiffler@chiefmfg.com Web: www.chiefmfg.com Company description: Chief Manufacturing, a leader in technology mounting solutions, has over 27 years of proven product and service excellence. Committed to the needs of the Pro AV, Residential and Office markets, Chief offers a complete line of mounts, lifts and accessories for flat panel TVs and projectors. With multiple product awards and patented designs, Chief provides unique mount features, and is recognized for delivering not only quality products, but knowledgeable, helpful customer service. U.S. and Europe sales offices support a global network spanning the Americas, Europe, the Pacific Rim and beyond. Chief distribution centers are located in Minnesota and The Netherlands. Company: Clarion Europa GmbH Booth/Stand: Halle 17, Stand 104 Investor Relations Contact: Murat Sakalli E-mail: info@clarion.de Web: www.calrion-eu.de Company description: Clarion Co. Ltd has been created in 1947 in Tokyo. Today it is ranked among the 100 Global OEM suppliers by Automotive News. Clarion, an international leader in car audio and electronics, is positioned as major independent car audio manufacturer. The company conducts research, development, engineering, design, manufacturing and sales and marketing of entertainment, communications and navigation products for the automotive environment. Clarion has more than 9000 employees worldwide. Company: Crystal Audio Booth/Stand: 103, Hall 17 Media Contact: Henry Griffiths Investor Relations Contact: Vassilis Tsakiris Phone: +44 (0)1892 870913 E-mail: henry@andygilesassociates.co.uk Web: www.crystalaudiovideo.com Company description: Crystal Audio products offer a captivating combination of state-of-the-art engineering, class leading performance, elegant design and ultra competitive price tags, to create highly attractive speaker packages with wide appeal. What's more all Crystal Audio's THX certified speakers carry the stamp of approval that only THX can provide. Crystal Audio speaker systems have been painstakingly developed at the company's dedicated research & development centre in Athens. Introducing new technology and radical manufacturing techniques, the R&D team works in close partnership with several European universities and technology institutes. The team also works in close co-operation with THX engineers in San Francisco. Company: Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) Booth/Stand: Hall 5.3, Booth 10 Ticker Symbol & Exchange: Media Contact: Miho Hasuo Investor Relations Contact: Phone: + 1 (503) 595-2851 E-mail: mhasuo@vtm-inc.com Web: www.dlna.org Company description: Members of Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) share a vision of an interoperable network of personal computers (PC), consumer electronics (CE) and mobile devices in and beyond the home, enabling a seamless environment for sharing and growing new digital media and content services. Founded in 2003, the group established and maintains a platform of interoperability based on open industry standards that, when used by manufacturers, will support the sharing of media through wired or wireless networks. More than 200 multi-industry companies from around the world have joined DLNA, committing the time and resources necessary to achieve their vision. Additional information about the alliance, its participating companies and membership information is available at www.dlna.org. Company: ELAC ELECTROACUSTIC GMBH Booth/Stand: 106 Ticker Symbol & Exchange: - Media Contact: Ms Dorothee Thomanek, Managing Director Investor Relations Contact: - Phone: +49 431 64774-0 E-mail: info@elac.com Web: www.elac.com Company description: ELAC ELECTROACUSTIC GMBH is committed to superior speaker design: we are one of the few speaker companies that not only design, but also manufacture our own drive units. Our technology is based on advanced research into room acoustics. As well as writing our own software for speaker design and positioning, we also have specialised integrated production facilities. The ELAC team continues to deliver to the highest standards -- the "finest in German engineering" ELAC -- sound technology. Company: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Booth/Stand: Stand 101; Hall 1.2 Media Contact: Stefanie Schusser and Lothar Lechtenberg Investor Relations Contact: Amy Flecher Phone: + 49 (0) 89 32 22 44 58 E-mail: Stefanie.Schusser@Fujitsu-Siemens.com Web: www.fujitsu-siemens.com Company description: Fujitsu Siemens Computers is the leading European IT provider with a responsible strategic focus on next-generation Mobility and Business Critical Computing products, services and solutions. With a portfolio of exceptional depth, our offering extends from handhelds through desktops to enterprise-class IT infrastructure solutions. Fujitsu Siemens Computers has a strong presence in all key markets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Leveraging the strengths, innovation and global reach of our joint shareholders, Fujitsu Limited and Siemens AG, we make sure we meet the needs of customers: large corporations, small and medium enterprises and private users. At IFA we are present in Hall 1.2, Stand 101. For more information on Fujitsu Siemens Computers, please visit: www.fujitsu-siemens.com Company: Globo Electronic GmbH & Co. KG Booth/Stand: Hall 2.1 / Stand 235 Media Contact: Annett Golly Investor Relations Contact: Sven Melzer Phone: +49 9771 68 86 30 E-mail: info@globo-electronic.de Web: www.globo-electronic. de Company description: GLOBO Electronics Ltd., which was established in 1997, is at the core of the GLOBO Group. The GLOBO Group has successfully established itself as company for satellite equipment (receiver, lnb, multi-switches, accessories). Our customers can choose among a wide variety of satellite receiver products or make use of our full service offer including everything from tailor-made combination and packing to just-in-time delivery. GLOBO is responsible for marketing and sales for the entire range. Company: Guangzhou Panyu Juda Car Audio Equipment Booth/Stand: 08.1/120 Media Contact: Daisy He Investor Relations Contact: Bingwu Zhuang Phone: +86-20-34797488 E-mail: daisyhe@21cn.net Web: www.elec-vtrek.com Company description: Guangzhou Panyu Juda Car Audio Equipment Co. Ltd. was established in 1999. Located in Panyu, Guangzhou, China, covering 48000 m2, boasts over 1500 registered employees. Specialize in DVD/DivX player, home theater system, DVD recorder, PMP, car audio amplifier & speaker etc. With excellent quality, perfect service and innovative product, our products have been exported to European countries, Australia, Southeast Asia, South Africa etc. Juda co. obtained ISO9001:2000, CE, CB, CCC and CTA certification for full range products. Taking technical innovation as the driving force for our development, Juda is committed to providing quality AV products to our customers. Company: Hitachi Digital Media Group Booth/Stand: Hall 23a Ticker Symbol & Exchange: HIT Media Contact: Mark Wilkin Investor Relations Contact: Masanao Sato Phone: +44 (0)1628 585 000 Web: www.hitachidigitalmedia.com Company description: Hitachi Digital Media Group is showcasing its flagship range of Master Class products at IFA 2005. Setting the standard in style, performance and advanced digital technology to give you the ultimate home entertainment experience. 'Must-see' highlights on the Hitachi stand this year include the world's first 1 Terabyte Hard Disk/ DVD recorder, the ground-breaking HD-Ready Cine Master PJ-TX200 home cinema projector, HD-Ready Picture Master TVs including a plasma TV that displays over 68 billion colours, an LCD TV displaying over 1 billion colours and Hitachi's latest 5th generation Movie Master DVD camcorders. Company: Inphone Electronics Enterprise Co., Ltd Booth/Stand: 211, Hall 2.1 Phone: +886 7 3859883 E-mail: sales@ieec.com.tw Web: www.ieec.com.tw Company description: Inphone Electronics Enterprise Corporation is a leading DVB receiver & CATV/MATV equipment manufacturer that is supported by a professional team utilizing advanced technology. In this digital century, IEEC adopts the philosophy of advanced technology and shorten the product developing cycle in order to manufacture quality digital products for this fast-pace upgrading electronic industry. IEEC has a history of successfully providing innovative, cost effective marketing solutions tailored to individual client and customer needs. We have earned our reputation as a leading original equipment manufacturer business preferred by a number of highest profile and most successful companies. Company: LG Electronics Booth/Stand: Hall 11.2 Ticker Symbol & Exchange: (KSE: 06657.KS) Media Contact: Annegees van Linge Investor Relations Contact: Judy Pae Phone: 0031 (0)36 5478902 E-mail: avanlinge@lge.com Web: www.lge.com Company description: LG Electronics is a global leader in providing cutting-edge, convergent electronics, information and communications products designed to meet the diverse needs of fast-changing consumers. With consolidated sales of US$37.7 billion, LG Electronics employs more than 70,000 employees in 76 subsidiaries located in 39 countries and operates four business units including Mobile Communications, Digital Appliance, Digital Display and Digital Media. Company: LightScribe Booth/Stand: Summer GardenFG2011 Media Contact: zoe.parravicini@porternovelli.co.uk Investor Relations Contact: Kent Henscheid Phone: +44 (0) 20 7853 2298 E-mail: zoe.parravicini@porternovelli.co.uk Web: www.lightscribe.com Company description: Lightscribe is hosting a fully furnished double-decker bus in the Summer Garden at this year's IFA show. We will be announcing exciting news about recent developments, giving demonstrations and cracking open a few bottles of champagne to celebrate our success to date. LightScribe is a new technology that offers consumers and businesses a simple, no-hassle way to burn labels on their CDs and DVDs. Using the same laser that burns data in their disc drives, customers burn their data as always, flip the disc over, reinsert it into the drive and burn a precise, iridescent label. What could be simpler? Company: MiCO Electric (Hong Kong) Limited Booth/Stand: Hall 26/ Stand 113 Media Contact: Ms. Alison Chung Phone: +852 2951 4538 Web: www.micoelectric.com Company description: Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Hong Kong, MiCO Electric (Hong Kong) Limited is one of the fastest growing, innovative manufacturers specialising in the development and production of home entertainment technologies. (Product range from DVD Players to Digital TV Set Top Box)In addition to MiCO's Hong Kong headquarters in which the company's Business and Brand Development, Finance, Marketing & Sales, Product Design, Logistics, and Customer Services departments are located, the company's factory in Shenzhen, China is home to a 1,700+ strong workforce and a team of more than 100 research and development, technical, mechanical and production engineers. Company: NEW POWER INDUSTRIAL LTD. Booth/Stand: 665 (HALL 4.1) Phone: (852) 2172 4993 E-mail: hk@hknewpower.biz Web: http://www.hknewpower.biz Company description: We are specialized in manufacturing Multi-functional megaphones which are suitable for traveling, camping, driving, outdoor activities, army and police on duty as well as for emergency. You will be amazing to know that inside our products have four / five functions which include sound reinforcement, torch, record, alarm, record and FM radio. Our products are widely appreciated by our customers in Asia, Europe and South Africa. Our own established factory was located in Jiangmen Province in China which has strictly quality control for guarantee good quality and punctual delivery. Company: Panasonic Booth/Stand: Hall 5.2 Media Contact: Brendon Gore; Panasonic Corporate Comm. Investor Relations Contact: http://ir-site.panasonic.com/ Phone: tel +44 (0)208 899 2216 E-mail: fax +44 (0)208 899 2218 Web: www.panasonic.de; www.panasonic-europe.de Company description: Best known by its Panasonic brand name, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. is a worldwide leader in the development and manufacture of electronic products for a wide range of consumer, business, and industrial needs. Based in Osaka, Japan, the company recorded consolidated sales of US$81.44 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005. Matsushita's shares are listed on the Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, New York (NYSE:MC), Euronext Amsterdam and Frankfurt stock exchanges. Company: PARROT Booth/Stand: 104 Media Contact: Jean-Marc Bourgouin Phone: +33 1 48 03 60 60 Web: www.parrot.biz Company description: Founded in 1994, Parrot provides proven and reliable technology for automotive telecommunications. The company is the world leader in Bluetooth car kits, with products sold in 35 countries. Company: Pioneer Electronics Germany GmbH Booth/Stand: 17.01 Ticker Symbol & Exchange: PIO Phone: +49 2154 - 9130 E-mail: info@pioneer.de Web: www.pioneer.de Company description: Initially, Pioneer's products were distributed in Europe through a network of independent distributors. With the foundation in 1970 of Pioneer Europe NV, based in Belgium, the company began to expand European presence. Today Pioneer is one of the worlds leading Manufacturers of Plasma Displays, DVD-Recorders, Navigation Applications, Car Entertainment solutions and Optical Drives. Company: Pro Mounts Booth/Stand: Hall 10.1 Booth 108 Media Contact: Larry LaCross Investor Relations Contact: Sam Ghahremanpour Phone: 310-645-6400 Web: www.promounts.com Company description: Pro Mounts is an industry leader in commercial and residential mounting products. We feature unique, functional designs manufactured with the highest quality materials. We designed our mounts with the needs of the installer and the consumer in mind. THEY'RE EASY TO PUT UP AND VERY EASY TO USE. And for the retailer, they're easy to sell. With every mount, we provide new, colorful, eye-catching packaging, with easy to follow installation videos and fantastic margins. Pro Mounts is excited to introduce our new V-BAR technology, which, for the first time ever, allows vertical and horizontal adjustment of the monitor, AFTER installation. Company: Sambers Italia Booth/Stand: 316 - Hall 26A Media Contact: Ilaria Taffelli Phone: 0039/39/22241 E-mail: info@hantarex.it Web: www.hantarex.it Company description: Sambers Italia is an Italian Company producing professional monitors, Plasma and LCD televisions and it is one of the leaders in the international market. Today the Hantarex brand, used by Sambers to market products, means research, style and functionality. The latest generation of televisions are meeting great success thanks to the innovative design and the good technological performance, results of experimentation, research and studies in the industrial professional monitor field. Today, with more than 150 collaborators and revenues of approximately EUR 36 million, Sambers Italia boasts international success. The company exports its products all over the world, even Singapore, the electronics Country. Company: Shenzhen COSHIP Electronics Co.,Ltd Booth/Stand: 240 / 02.1 Media Contact: Ms. Sandra Deng Phone: +86-755-26990000-8863 E-mail: dengyuyan@coship.com Web: www.coship.com Company description: Coship Electronics Co., Ltd dedicates itself to R&D & manufacture of IPTV, PVR, DVR , Digital Satellite/Cable/Terrestrial Receiver from 1994. Products have been certified by ISO9000, FCC, CE, UL and Macrovision. CA partners include Irdeto, Viaccess, NDS, etc. and middleware of MHP around the world. More info kindly visit www.coship.com. Company: SHENZHEN MIZUDA ELECTRONIC CO. LTD Booth/Stand: Hall 3.1 booth: 101 Phone: (86 755) 82996880 82043690 E-mail: info@mizuda.com.cn Web: http://www.mizuda.com.cn Company description: MIZUDA mainly deals in DVD/DIVX players, Speakers, HT, recorder & portable, PMP etc. Company: Stilexo Industrial (UK) Ltd. Booth/Stand: Hall 25 / 143 Media Contact: Glenn Johansson Phone: +46 708 480604 E-mail: glenn.johansson@stilexo.net Web: www.stil-stand.co.uk Company description: Stilexo is one of the leading European companies in design & manufacturing of Audio & Video furniture. We develop new products very closely together with the leading TV-manufacturers and we manufacture also products for the open trade, some of our products are being exhibited at IFA. We focus very much on flat TV panels and all our products comply with the EU regulations for safety. In our achievements to become an even more interesting supplier we have now developed in co-operation with SMS, Safebrackets, the leading company in wall brackets for flat TV panels. Company: Suzuki Kanshi (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Booth/Stand: Hall 7, 1A, Booth 11 Media Contact: Ms. Saichol Udomsin Phone: + 66 36 598111 E-mail: sales@skt-bobbin.com Web: www.skt-bobbin.com Company description: We are expert makers of voice coil bobbins for loudspeakers. We offer all kinds of material for bobbins. Company: Thomson Booth/Stand: Hall 21 / Stand 201 Ticker Symbol & Exchange: Euronext Paris 18453; NYSE:TMS Media Contact: Martine Esquirou Investor Relations Contact: Severine Camp Phone: +33 1 41 86 57 23 E-mail: severine.camp@thomson.net Web: www.thomson.net Company description: Thomson provides services, technology and systems to help its Media & Entertainment clients - content creators, content distributors and users of its technology - realize their business goals and optimize their performance in a rapidly changing technology environment. The Group intends to become the preferred partner to the Media & Entertainment Industries through its Technicolor, Grass Valley, RCA and Thomson brands Company: transmedia Kabelverbindungen GmbH Booth/Stand: 02.1 / 226 Phone: +49 (0) 23 31 35 99 0 E-mail: info@transmedia-germany.de Web: www.transmedia-germany.com Company description: Who we are and what we are doing? Please visit us at www.transmedia-germany.com! Here you see how extensively our product range supports the multimedia world, who your partners are and on which fairs we could get together personally. Research, Development, Environmental protection? Also within these ranges we offer foresighted authority to you! And because service is one of our biggest customer priorities, our products are also available in our online shop. Company: Trevi S.p.A. Booth/Stand: 14.1/106 Ticker Symbol & Exchange: TREVI Media Contact: Mr. Trevisani franco Phone: +39-0541-756420 E-mail: franco.trevisani@trevi.it Web: www.trevi.it Company description: www.trevi.it
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Business Wire is the official international media partner for IFA 2005 - World of Consumer Electronics. -0- Company: ALPHASON DESIGNS Booth/Stand: Hall 8 Stand 123 Media Contact: Stuart Hopwood Phone: 07710 451135 E-mail: stuart@linguafrancainternational.com Company description: Alphason Designs is the UK's leading hi-fi and home entertainment furniture manufacturer. Throughout their many years as market leader Alphason Designs have been committed to the use of only the highest quality materials and manufacturing processes. Their comprehensive range of stunning and stylish supports continually wins awards from the UK specialist press. Company: ANIKO ELECTRONICS Booth/Stand: 608 / 4.1 Media Contact: Vivek Hariharan (Mr.) Investor Relations Contact: Anil Panjabi (Mr.) Phone: (852) 2721 0036 E-mail: sales@aniko.com.hk Web: www.aniko.com.hk Company description: ANIKO ELECTRONICS is a manufacturer of OEM Home Entertainment Electronic Products. Located in the heart of Asia (Hong Kong), enables our business executives to reach customers throughout the world in a personal level, thus resulting in utmost customer satisfaction. Using our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, we provide our customers with unique designs in products such as CD boombox, CD/VCD/MP3 players, mini & micro component systems, mini b/w TV's, etc. for further details and enquiries, please e-mail to sales@aniko.com.hk. Company: Belkin GmbH Booth/Stand: Hall 4.2, Booth 207 Media Contact: Claudia Frotscher Phone: 089-143405-321 E-mail: claudiaf@belkin.com Web: www.belkin.de Company description: Belkin is a global leader in connectivity solutions, offering a range of innovations for the computer, electronics, audio-visual and mobile consumer. Our product mix includes 255 world wide patents and covers the key technologies for peripherals and accessories: -- USB and FireWire(R) devices, hubs and PCI cards -- Wireless and wired networking solutions -- KVM (keyboard, video and mouse) switches -- Cables -- Surge protection and UPS (Unlimited Power Supply) products -- MP3 and specifically Apple iPod(R) accessories -- Mobile phone, PDA and mobility accessories -- Input devices and Bluetooth(R) solutions -- PureAV components, interconnects and power protection Operational in more than 40 countries in Europe, Middle East and Africa, Belkin's European head office and distribution centre are located in Rushden, Northamptonshire, in the UK. Further offices in the Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain and Sweden. Company: Canopus GmbH Booth/Stand: Hall 4.2, Stand 124 Media Contact: Mr. Stephan H. Kexel Phone: +49-(0)2602-1069-0 E-mail: info@canopusgmbh.de Web: www.canopus.de Company description: Based in Kobe, Japan, Canopus Co., Ltd. designs and manufactures award-winning digital video solutions, including nonlinear video editing and visual effects products for video professionals and enthusiasts, comprehensive video distribution solutions, digital video converters and broadcast equipment. Canopus boasts the industries most advanced realtime render-free multi-track video editing solutions with the highest quality HD, HDV, DV and MPEG codecs. Combining innovative hardware and software designs to set new standards in performance, functionality and reliability, Canopus is a leading provider of video editing and graphics products. The German office, Canopus GmbH, is based in Ruppach-Goldhausen. Company: CASIO Europe GmbH Booth/Stand: Hall 1.2 / Stand 228 Media Contact: Mario Huaroto Levy Phone: +49(0)40.42 32 40-66 E-mail: mario.levy@komm-passion.de Web: www.casio-europe.com or www.exilim.com Company description: This year CASIO is celebrating a special anniversary at the IFA: it was ten years ago that the Japanese corporation launched the first digital camera for consumers, on to the market. The complicated technology was reduced in size for the first time in such a way that it fitted in a camera body. Since then EXILIM has matured into a lifestyle brand, which still impresses with numerous digital cameras from the CARD, ZOOM and PRO sectors and accessories like camera bags and underwater casings. Company: Chief Manufacturing Booth/Stand: 26/112 Media Contact: Sara Schiffler Phone: +1 952 277 3842 E-mail: sara.schiffler@chiefmfg.com Web: www.chiefmfg.com Company description: Chief Manufacturing, a leader in technology mounting solutions, has over 27 years of proven product and service excellence. Committed to the needs of the Pro AV, Residential and Office markets, Chief offers a complete line of mounts, lifts and accessories for flat panel TVs and projectors. With multiple product awards and patented designs, Chief provides unique mount features, and is recognized for delivering not only quality products, but knowledgeable, helpful customer service. U.S. and Europe sales offices support a global network spanning the Americas, Europe, the Pacific Rim and beyond. Chief distribution centers are located in Minnesota and The Netherlands. Company: Clarion Europa GmbH Booth/Stand: Halle 17, Stand 104 Investor Relations Contact: Murat Sakalli E-mail: info@clarion.de Web: www.calrion-eu.de Company description: Clarion Co. Ltd has been created in 1947 in Tokyo. Today it is ranked among the 100 Global OEM suppliers by Automotive News. Clarion, an international leader in car audio and electronics, is positioned as major independent car audio manufacturer. The company conducts research, development, engineering, design, manufacturing and sales and marketing of entertainment, communications and navigation products for the automotive environment. Clarion has more than 9000 employees worldwide. Company: Crystal Audio Booth/Stand: 103, Hall 17 Media Contact: Henry Griffiths Investor Relations Contact: Vassilis Tsakiris Phone: +44 (0)1892 870913 E-mail: henry@andygilesassociates.co.uk Web: www.crystalaudiovideo.com Company description: Crystal Audio products offer a captivating combination of state-of-the-art engineering, class leading performance, elegant design and ultra competitive price tags, to create highly attractive speaker packages with wide appeal. What's more all Crystal Audio's THX certified speakers carry the stamp of approval that only THX can provide. Crystal Audio speaker systems have been painstakingly developed at the company's dedicated research & development centre in Athens. Introducing new technology and radical manufacturing techniques, the R&D team works in close partnership with several European universities and technology institutes. The team also works in close co-operation with THX engineers in San Francisco. Company: Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) Booth/Stand: Hall 5.3, Booth 10 Ticker Symbol & Exchange: Media Contact: Miho Hasuo Investor Relations Contact: Phone: + 1 (503) 595-2851 E-mail: mhasuo@vtm-inc.com Web: www.dlna.org Company description: Members of Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) share a vision of an interoperable network of personal computers (PC), consumer electronics (CE) and mobile devices in and beyond the home, enabling a seamless environment for sharing and growing new digital media and content services. Founded in 2003, the group established and maintains a platform of interoperability based on open industry standards that, when used by manufacturers, will support the sharing of media through wired or wireless networks. More than 200 multi-industry companies from around the world have joined DLNA, committing the time and resources necessary to achieve their vision. Additional information about the alliance, its participating companies and membership information is available at www.dlna.org. Company: ELAC ELECTROACUSTIC GMBH Booth/Stand: 106 Ticker Symbol & Exchange: - Media Contact: Ms Dorothee Thomanek, Managing Director Investor Relations Contact: - Phone: +49 431 64774-0 E-mail: info@elac.com Web: www.elac.com Company description: ELAC ELECTROACUSTIC GMBH is committed to superior speaker design: we are one of the few speaker companies that not only design, but also manufacture our own drive units. Our technology is based on advanced research into room acoustics. As well as writing our own software for speaker design and positioning, we also have specialised integrated production facilities. The ELAC team continues to deliver to the highest standards -- the "finest in German engineering" ELAC -- sound technology. Company: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Booth/Stand: Stand 101; Hall 1.2 Media Contact: Stefanie Schusser and Lothar Lechtenberg Investor Relations Contact: Amy Flecher Phone: + 49 (0) 89 32 22 44 58 E-mail: Stefanie.Schusser@Fujitsu-Siemens.com Web: www.fujitsu-siemens.com Company description: Fujitsu Siemens Computers is the leading European IT provider with a responsible strategic focus on next-generation Mobility and Business Critical Computing products, services and solutions. With a portfolio of exceptional depth, our offering extends from handhelds through desktops to enterprise-class IT infrastructure solutions. Fujitsu Siemens Computers has a strong presence in all key markets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Leveraging the strengths, innovation and global reach of our joint shareholders, Fujitsu Limited and Siemens AG, we make sure we meet the needs of customers: large corporations, small and medium enterprises and private users. At IFA we are present in Hall 1.2, Stand 101. For more information on Fujitsu Siemens Computers, please visit: www.fujitsu-siemens.com Company: Globo Electronic GmbH & Co. KG Booth/Stand: Hall 2.1 / Stand 235 Media Contact: Annett Golly Investor Relations Contact: Sven Melzer Phone: +49 9771 68 86 30 E-mail: info@globo-electronic.de Web: www.globo-electronic. de Company description: GLOBO Electronics Ltd., which was established in 1997, is at the core of the GLOBO Group. The GLOBO Group has successfully established itself as company for satellite equipment (receiver, lnb, multi-switches, accessories). Our customers can choose among a wide variety of satellite receiver products or make use of our full service offer including everything from tailor-made combination and packing to just-in-time delivery. GLOBO is responsible for marketing and sales for the entire range. Company: Guangzhou Panyu Juda Car Audio Equipment Booth/Stand: 08.1/120 Media Contact: Daisy He Investor Relations Contact: Bingwu Zhuang Phone: +86-20-34797488 E-mail: daisyhe@21cn.net Web: www.elec-vtrek.com Company description: Guangzhou Panyu Juda Car Audio Equipment Co. Ltd. was established in 1999. Located in Panyu, Guangzhou, China, covering 48000 m2, boasts over 1500 registered employees. Specialize in DVD/DivX player, home theater system, DVD recorder, PMP, car audio amplifier & speaker etc. With excellent quality, perfect service and innovative product, our products have been exported to European countries, Australia, Southeast Asia, South Africa etc. Juda co. obtained ISO9001:2000, CE, CB, CCC and CTA certification for full range products. Taking technical innovation as the driving force for our development, Juda is committed to providing quality AV products to our customers. Company: Hitachi Digital Media Group Booth/Stand: Hall 23a Ticker Symbol & Exchange: HIT Media Contact: Mark Wilkin Investor Relations Contact: Masanao Sato Phone: +44 (0)1628 585 000 Web: www.hitachidigitalmedia.com Company description: Hitachi Digital Media Group is showcasing its flagship range of Master Class products at IFA 2005. Setting the standard in style, performance and advanced digital technology to give you the ultimate home entertainment experience. 'Must-see' highlights on the Hitachi stand this year include the world's first 1 Terabyte Hard Disk/ DVD recorder, the ground-breaking HD-Ready Cine Master PJ-TX200 home cinema projector, HD-Ready Picture Master TVs including a plasma TV that displays over 68 billion colours, an LCD TV displaying over 1 billion colours and Hitachi's latest 5th generation Movie Master DVD camcorders. Company: Inphone Electronics Enterprise Co., Ltd Booth/Stand: 211, Hall 2.1 Phone: +886 7 3859883 E-mail: sales@ieec.com.tw Web: www.ieec.com.tw Company description: Inphone Electronics Enterprise Corporation is a leading DVB receiver & CATV/MATV equipment manufacturer that is supported by a professional team utilizing advanced technology. In this digital century, IEEC adopts the philosophy of advanced technology and shorten the product developing cycle in order to manufacture quality digital products for this fast-pace upgrading electronic industry. IEEC has a history of successfully providing innovative, cost effective marketing solutions tailored to individual client and customer needs. We have earned our reputation as a leading original equipment manufacturer business preferred by a number of highest profile and most successful companies. Company: LG Electronics Booth/Stand: Hall 11.2 Ticker Symbol & Exchange: (KSE: 06657.KS) Media Contact: Annegees van Linge Investor Relations Contact: Judy Pae Phone: 0031 (0)36 5478902 E-mail: avanlinge@lge.com Web: www.lge.com Company description: LG Electronics is a global leader in providing cutting-edge, convergent electronics, information and communications products designed to meet the diverse needs of fast-changing consumers. With consolidated sales of US$37.7 billion, LG Electronics employs more than 70,000 employees in 76 subsidiaries located in 39 countries and operates four business units including Mobile Communications, Digital Appliance, Digital Display and Digital Media. Company: LightScribe Booth/Stand: Summer GardenFG2011 Media Contact: zoe.parravicini@porternovelli.co.uk Investor Relations Contact: Kent Henscheid Phone: +44 (0) 20 7853 2298 E-mail: zoe.parravicini@porternovelli.co.uk Web: www.lightscribe.com Company description: Lightscribe is hosting a fully furnished double-decker bus in the Summer Garden at this year's IFA show. We will be announcing exciting news about recent developments, giving demonstrations and cracking open a few bottles of champagne to celebrate our success to date. LightScribe is a new technology that offers consumers and businesses a simple, no-hassle way to burn labels on their CDs and DVDs. Using the same laser that burns data in their disc drives, customers burn their data as always, flip the disc over, reinsert it into the drive and burn a precise, iridescent label. What could be simpler? Company: MiCO Electric (Hong Kong) Limited Booth/Stand: Hall 26/ Stand 113 Media Contact: Ms. Alison Chung Phone: +852 2951 4538 Web: www.micoelectric.com Company description: Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Hong Kong, MiCO Electric (Hong Kong) Limited is one of the fastest growing, innovative manufacturers specialising in the development and production of home entertainment technologies. (Product range from DVD Players to Digital TV Set Top Box)In addition to MiCO's Hong Kong headquarters in which the company's Business and Brand Development, Finance, Marketing & Sales, Product Design, Logistics, and Customer Services departments are located, the company's factory in Shenzhen, China is home to a 1,700+ strong workforce and a team of more than 100 research and development, technical, mechanical and production engineers. Company: NEW POWER INDUSTRIAL LTD. Booth/Stand: 665 (HALL 4.1) Phone: (852) 2172 4993 E-mail: hk@hknewpower.biz Web: http://www.hknewpower.biz Company description: We are specialized in manufacturing Multi-functional megaphones which are suitable for traveling, camping, driving, outdoor activities, army and police on duty as well as for emergency. You will be amazing to know that inside our products have four / five functions which include sound reinforcement, torch, record, alarm, record and FM radio. Our products are widely appreciated by our customers in Asia, Europe and South Africa. Our own established factory was located in Jiangmen Province in China which has strictly quality control for guarantee good quality and punctual delivery. Company: Panasonic Booth/Stand: Hall 5.2 Media Contact: Brendon Gore; Panasonic Corporate Comm. Investor Relations Contact: http://ir-site.panasonic.com/ Phone: tel +44 (0)208 899 2216 E-mail: fax +44 (0)208 899 2218 Web: www.panasonic.de; www.panasonic-europe.de Company description: Best known by its Panasonic brand name, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. is a worldwide leader in the development and manufacture of electronic products for a wide range of consumer, business, and industrial needs. Based in Osaka, Japan, the company recorded consolidated sales of US$81.44 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005. Matsushita's shares are listed on the Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, New York (NYSE:MC), Euronext Amsterdam and Frankfurt stock exchanges. Company: PARROT Booth/Stand: 104 Media Contact: Jean-Marc Bourgouin Phone: +33 1 48 03 60 60 Web: www.parrot.biz Company description: Founded in 1994, Parrot provides proven and reliable technology for automotive telecommunications. The company is the world leader in Bluetooth car kits, with products sold in 35 countries. Company: Pioneer Electronics Germany GmbH Booth/Stand: 17.01 Ticker Symbol & Exchange: PIO Phone: +49 2154 - 9130 E-mail: info@pioneer.de Web: www.pioneer.de Company description: Initially, Pioneer's products were distributed in Europe through a network of independent distributors. With the foundation in 1970 of Pioneer Europe NV, based in Belgium, the company began to expand European presence. Today Pioneer is one of the worlds leading Manufacturers of Plasma Displays, DVD-Recorders, Navigation Applications, Car Entertainment solutions and Optical Drives. Company: Pro Mounts Booth/Stand: Hall 10.1 Booth 108 Media Contact: Larry LaCross Investor Relations Contact: Sam Ghahremanpour Phone: 310-645-6400 Web: www.promounts.com Company description: Pro Mounts is an industry leader in commercial and residential mounting products. We feature unique, functional designs manufactured with the highest quality materials. We designed our mounts with the needs of the installer and the consumer in mind. THEY'RE EASY TO PUT UP AND VERY EASY TO USE. And for the retailer, they're easy to sell. With every mount, we provide new, colorful, eye-catching packaging, with easy to follow installation videos and fantastic margins. Pro Mounts is excited to introduce our new V-BAR technology, which, for the first time ever, allows vertical and horizontal adjustment of the monitor, AFTER installation. Company: Sambers Italia Booth/Stand: 316 - Hall 26A Media Contact: Ilaria Taffelli Phone: 0039/39/22241 E-mail: info@hantarex.it Web: www.hantarex.it Company description: Sambers Italia is an Italian Company producing professional monitors, Plasma and LCD televisions and it is one of the leaders in the international market. Today the Hantarex brand, used by Sambers to market products, means research, style and functionality. The latest generation of televisions are meeting great success thanks to the innovative design and the good technological performance, results of experimentation, research and studies in the industrial professional monitor field. Today, with more than 150 collaborators and revenues of approximately EUR 36 million, Sambers Italia boasts international success. The company exports its products all over the world, even Singapore, the electronics Country. Company: Shenzhen COSHIP Electronics Co.,Ltd Booth/Stand: 240 / 02.1 Media Contact: Ms. Sandra Deng Phone: +86-755-26990000-8863 E-mail: dengyuyan@coship.com Web: www.coship.com Company description: Coship Electronics Co., Ltd dedicates itself to R&D & manufacture of IPTV, PVR, DVR , Digital Satellite/Cable/Terrestrial Receiver from 1994. Products have been certified by ISO9000, FCC, CE, UL and Macrovision. CA partners include Irdeto, Viaccess, NDS, etc. and middleware of MHP around the world. More info kindly visit www.coship.com. Company: SHENZHEN MIZUDA ELECTRONIC CO. LTD Booth/Stand: Hall 3.1 booth: 101 Phone: (86 755) 82996880 82043690 E-mail: info@mizuda.com.cn Web: http://www.mizuda.com.cn Company description: MIZUDA mainly deals in DVD/DIVX players, Speakers, HT, recorder & portable, PMP etc. Company: Stilexo Industrial (UK) Ltd. Booth/Stand: Hall 25 / 143 Media Contact: Glenn Johansson Phone: +46 708 480604 E-mail: glenn.johansson@stilexo.net Web: www.stil-stand.co.uk Company description: Stilexo is one of the leading European companies in design & manufacturing of Audio & Video furniture. We develop new products very closely together with the leading TV-manufacturers and we manufacture also products for the open trade, some of our products are being exhibited at IFA. We focus very much on flat TV panels and all our products comply with the EU regulations for safety. In our achievements to become an even more interesting supplier we have now developed in co-operation with SMS, Safebrackets, the leading company in wall brackets for flat TV panels. Company: Suzuki Kanshi (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Booth/Stand: Hall 7, 1A, Booth 11 Media Contact: Ms. Saichol Udomsin Phone: + 66 36 598111 E-mail: sales@skt-bobbin.com Web: www.skt-bobbin.com Company description: We are expert makers of voice coil bobbins for loudspeakers. We offer all kinds of material for bobbins. Company: Thomson Booth/Stand: Hall 21 / Stand 201 Ticker Symbol & Exchange: Euronext Paris 18453; NYSE:TMS Media Contact: Martine Esquirou Investor Relations Contact: Severine Camp Phone: +33 1 41 86 57 23 E-mail: severine.camp@thomson.net Web: www.thomson.net Company description: Thomson provides services, technology and systems to help its Media & Entertainment clients - content creators, content distributors and users of its technology - realize their business goals and optimize their performance in a rapidly changing technology environment. The Group intends to become the preferred partner to the Media & Entertainment Industries through its Technicolor, Grass Valley, RCA and Thomson brands Company: transmedia Kabelverbindungen GmbH Booth/Stand: 02.1 / 226 Phone: +49 (0) 23 31 35 99 0 E-mail: info@transmedia-germany.de Web: www.transmedia-germany.com Company description: Who we are and what we are doing? Please visit us at www.transmedia-germany.com! Here you see how extensively our product range supports the multimedia world, who your partners are and on which fairs we could get together personally. Research, Development, Environmental protection? Also within these ranges we offer foresighted authority to you! And because service is one of our biggest customer priorities, our products are also available in our online shop. Company: Trevi S.p.A. Booth/Stand: 14.1/106 Ticker Symbol & Exchange: TREVI Media Contact: Mr. Trevisani franco Phone: +39-0541-756420 E-mail: franco.trevisani@trevi.it Web: www.trevi.it Company description: www.trevi.it
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