Shotoku to Expand Service Options in the Americas with Appointment of New Regional Product Manager

Shotoku to Expand Service Options in the Americas with Appointment of New Regional Product Manager 14 May 2015

Shotoku to Expand Service Options in the Americas with Appointment of New Regional Product Manager

Company Welcomes Earl Licera to Oversee Continued Growth of Manual Camera Support Systems and Services in The Americas Kawasaki, Japan (May 12, 2015) Shotoku Broadcast Systems, a leading international manufacturer of advanced camera support products, continues to expand its presence in The Americas with the recent appointment of Earl Licera as the company's new Product Manager for its manual camera support systems in those regions. The announcement, which was made by Tony Hanada, Shotoku managing director, out of the company's world headquarters in Kawasaki Japan, exemplifies the importance of the North and South American region as key areas of growth for Shotoku.

According to Hanada, Licera will have a wide range of responsibilities that include strengthening the company's service and installation capabilities regarding its manual camera support systems.

Shotoku warmly welcomes Earl to its ever-expanding family and looks forward to his contributions in the important North and South American regions, says Hanada. The Americas are important key markets with a growing customer base we want to be able to service as effectively as possible. Earl comes to Shotoku with several years of experience in various leadership roles and we are confident that he can implement his skills to help us continue to grow and service our customers in these expanding regions.

Shotoku has over 70 years experience of precision engineering with an emphasis on designing, developing and manufacturing a range of high-quality and innovative camera support systems. Shotoku s systems are developed for the broadcast industry, especially news and sports, and are also found in ProAV applications. The company's products are recognized for their outstanding maneuverability, perfect balance, ergonomic design, reliability and durability, with offerings in pan & tilt heads, manual pedestals, camera tripods and dollies.

I am excited to put my skills into action and help Shotoku continue its growth in North and South America, says Licera. My experience over the years will enable me to make a valuable contribution to a company whose products are best described as staples for any camera operator, production company or Systems Integrator that relies on high-quality, good-value support gear.

About Shotoku Broadcast Systems Shotoku Broadcast Systems is an international leader in the manufacture and marketing of a full range of camera support products with emphasis on manual and robotic pedestals and pan/tilt heads for the television broadcast industry. The Company also provides robotic camera systems capable of interfacing with third-party equipment. Established as an engineering design firm specializing in advanced mechanics and electronic control systems, Shotoku maintains headquarters in Japan with offices in Staines, UK and Torrance, CA. The Company s robotic camera systems are designed, developed and manufactured in Sunbury, UK. For further information: www.Shotoku.co.uk

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