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May 1, 2019
Cewe to acquire professional print service Whitewall
The Swedish investment firm EQT, owner of Avenso GmbH based in Berlin, Germany, which operates the two brands Whitewall and Lumas, has sold the company’s Whitewall operations to Cewe, the European leader in photo printing. The transaction, which is subject to approval by the relevant antitrust authorities, ist expected to be completed by June 1, 2019. According to a press release, Cewe will operate Whitwall as a separate entity with its own brand. more...
Cewe to acquire professional print service Whitewall
The Swedish investment firm EQT, owner of Avenso GmbH based in Berlin, Germany, which operates the two brands Whitewall and Lumas, has sold the company’s Whitewall operations to Cewe, the European leader in photo printing. The transaction, which is subject to approval by the relevant antitrust authorities, ist expected to be completed by June 1, 2019. According to a press release, Cewe will operate Whitwall as a separate entity with its own brand. more...
April 29, 2019
Huawei CEO to deliver IFA 2019 keynote
Richard Yu, CEO, Consumer Business Group, Huawei, will deliver the IFA opening keynote 2019. Yu's address will take place on Friday, 6 September 2019. Huawei CEO Yu is set to take the IFA keynote stage to share Huawei's exploration on future connectivity and strategy in AI, 5G, IoT and new smart devices. more...
Huawei CEO to deliver IFA 2019 keynote
Richard Yu, CEO, Consumer Business Group, Huawei, will deliver the IFA opening keynote 2019. Yu's address will take place on Friday, 6 September 2019. Huawei CEO Yu is set to take the IFA keynote stage to share Huawei's exploration on future connectivity and strategy in AI, 5G, IoT and new smart devices. more...
April 3, 2019
EyeQ acquires creator of Perfectly Clear
EyeQ Inc. (www.eyeq.photos), a Canadian imaging company with financial venture backing, has acquired Athentech Imaging Inc., the successful photo correction solution company. According to a press release, the company will maintain all of Athentech’s current business and continue to offer its signature Perfectly Clear technology, products and services while bolstering investment in new technologies such as artificial intelligence and in innovative workflow solutions. more...
EyeQ acquires creator of Perfectly Clear
EyeQ Inc. (www.eyeq.photos), a Canadian imaging company with financial venture backing, has acquired Athentech Imaging Inc., the successful photo correction solution company. According to a press release, the company will maintain all of Athentech’s current business and continue to offer its signature Perfectly Clear technology, products and services while bolstering investment in new technologies such as artificial intelligence and in innovative workflow solutions. more...
March 26, 2019
Koelnmesse: Fabian Ströter named new Director of photokina
Fabian Ströter (37), an internationally experienced trade fair manager, will assume the position of photokina Director on 15 May 2019. His tasks will include further developing the successfully launched redesign of the world's leading trade fair for photography, video and imaging, and tapping into new target groups among exhibitors and visitors to expand the trade fair's status as a global platform for the industry. more...
Koelnmesse: Fabian Ströter named new Director of photokina
Fabian Ströter (37), an internationally experienced trade fair manager, will assume the position of photokina Director on 15 May 2019. His tasks will include further developing the successfully launched redesign of the world's leading trade fair for photography, video and imaging, and tapping into new target groups among exhibitors and visitors to expand the trade fair's status as a global platform for the industry. more...
March 20, 2019
Insta360 Closes $30 million Funding Round
Camera maker Insta360, manufacturer of innovative 360-degree and action cameras, has announced a $30 million funding round joined by Everest Venture Capital, MG Holdings and Huajin Capital. Past rounds included investment from IDG Capital, Suning Holdings Group, Xunlei, and Qiming Venture Partners. more...
Insta360 Closes $30 million Funding Round
Camera maker Insta360, manufacturer of innovative 360-degree and action cameras, has announced a $30 million funding round joined by Everest Venture Capital, MG Holdings and Huajin Capital. Past rounds included investment from IDG Capital, Suning Holdings Group, Xunlei, and Qiming Venture Partners. more...
March 20, 2019
PI Connect 2019 announces top speaker lineup
Pro Imaging Connect, the new photo/imaging educational event, has announced the major speakers at its inaugural conference, which is scheduled for April 12-13, at the Mission Hills Resort and Club, Howey-in-the-Hills, FL, USA. According to a press release, the program is put together by Gary Pageau, editor of the Dead Pixels Society, the photo/imaging networking group and news site. Pro Imaging Connect is aimed at the education and networking for individuals in the pro lab, vertically integrated school/sports photography, and retail photography business. more...
PI Connect 2019 announces top speaker lineup
Pro Imaging Connect, the new photo/imaging educational event, has announced the major speakers at its inaugural conference, which is scheduled for April 12-13, at the Mission Hills Resort and Club, Howey-in-the-Hills, FL, USA. According to a press release, the program is put together by Gary Pageau, editor of the Dead Pixels Society, the photo/imaging networking group and news site. Pro Imaging Connect is aimed at the education and networking for individuals in the pro lab, vertically integrated school/sports photography, and retail photography business. more...
March 14, 2019
Management buyout at Tetenal UK
Tetenal UK, the Leicester based subsidiary of the insolvent Tetenal Europe GmbH of Norerstedt, Germany, has been taken over by a consortium of four members of the current management team headed by Managing Director Mike Fawcett. The other members are Finance Director Mark Norman, Sales & Marketing Director Phil Barker and Operations Director Verity Adkin. The new company is a wholly owned business in its own righ and will continue to operate Tetenal UK’s business as distributor of photographic printing equipment, consumables and chemistry. Since a group of employees of Tetenal Europe is currently purchasing the intellectual property, brand and means of production of their former employer, the production of photo chemistry upon will continue in Germany. The products will be distributed throughout the world by the new separate Tetenal business and the former subsidiaries of the insolvent company, including operations in Poland and France. more...
Management buyout at Tetenal UK
Tetenal UK, the Leicester based subsidiary of the insolvent Tetenal Europe GmbH of Norerstedt, Germany, has been taken over by a consortium of four members of the current management team headed by Managing Director Mike Fawcett. The other members are Finance Director Mark Norman, Sales & Marketing Director Phil Barker and Operations Director Verity Adkin. The new company is a wholly owned business in its own righ and will continue to operate Tetenal UK’s business as distributor of photographic printing equipment, consumables and chemistry. Since a group of employees of Tetenal Europe is currently purchasing the intellectual property, brand and means of production of their former employer, the production of photo chemistry upon will continue in Germany. The products will be distributed throughout the world by the new separate Tetenal business and the former subsidiaries of the insolvent company, including operations in Poland and France. more...
March 11, 2019
Shutterfly names Jim Hilt President, Consumer Division
Shutterfly, Inc., the imaging print service provider of Redwood City, CA, USA, has announced the appointment of James Hilt as President of the company’s Consumer Division. The manager, who served in leadership roles at Sears, IBM and SAP Marketing, brings broad retail experience to Shutterfly. Most recently, he was with Express, where led the end-to-end retail business, including brand strategy, stores, ecommerce, creative as well as total customer and brand experience, plus overseeing distribution centers, fulfillment and customer service functions. more...
Shutterfly names Jim Hilt President, Consumer Division
Shutterfly, Inc., the imaging print service provider of Redwood City, CA, USA, has announced the appointment of James Hilt as President of the company’s Consumer Division. The manager, who served in leadership roles at Sears, IBM and SAP Marketing, brings broad retail experience to Shutterfly. Most recently, he was with Express, where led the end-to-end retail business, including brand strategy, stores, ecommerce, creative as well as total customer and brand experience, plus overseeing distribution centers, fulfillment and customer service functions. more...
March 8, 2019
Business Forum Imaging Cologne 2019: A more intelligent approach to the customer
The Business Forum Imaging Cologne 2019 has taken up the trends of photokina 2018 and addressed them in more depth: new devices make it possible to preserve that which was previously invisible. Artificial intelligence identifies motifs, points out new paths through the flood of images and enables the design of fascinating image worlds that can be combined with other media to create unprecedented results. That not only expands the possibilities of classic photography, but also leads to new applications for imaging technologies. Images are being assigned an increasingly important role as a universal means of communication. Around 200 industry experts and representatives, specialist traders and service providers discussed the consequences of these developments for the imaging business of today and tomorrow in Cologne. In addition to established companies from the industry like Canon, Cewe and Fujifilm, digital and mobile pioneers like Google and LG Electronics also presented themselves on the stage. more...
Business Forum Imaging Cologne 2019: A more intelligent approach to the customer
The Business Forum Imaging Cologne 2019 has taken up the trends of photokina 2018 and addressed them in more depth: new devices make it possible to preserve that which was previously invisible. Artificial intelligence identifies motifs, points out new paths through the flood of images and enables the design of fascinating image worlds that can be combined with other media to create unprecedented results. That not only expands the possibilities of classic photography, but also leads to new applications for imaging technologies. Images are being assigned an increasingly important role as a universal means of communication. Around 200 industry experts and representatives, specialist traders and service providers discussed the consequences of these developments for the imaging business of today and tomorrow in Cologne. In addition to established companies from the industry like Canon, Cewe and Fujifilm, digital and mobile pioneers like Google and LG Electronics also presented themselves on the stage. more...
February 27, 2019
Mailpix announces strong 2018 sales
Mailpix, the US-based photo-printing, canvas and gifting site, announced 2018 sales revenue were up 38 percent and profits up 53 percent, compared to the prior year. In apress release, the privately-held company attributed the revenue and margin growth to the recent acquisitions of Photobucket’s PrintShopLab.com and RitzPix.com and to the continued growth of its 1 Hour Photo app. more...
Mailpix announces strong 2018 sales
Mailpix, the US-based photo-printing, canvas and gifting site, announced 2018 sales revenue were up 38 percent and profits up 53 percent, compared to the prior year. In apress release, the privately-held company attributed the revenue and margin growth to the recent acquisitions of Photobucket’s PrintShopLab.com and RitzPix.com and to the continued growth of its 1 Hour Photo app. more...
