Wohler Technologies, Inc., the leading manufacturer of in-rack audio and video monitoring equipment for the IAB member broadcasters, is pleased to announce the opening of our new sales and service division, Wohler Europe with offices located in Bedford, England. This facility will serve the IAB community as an extension of the companys headquarters in Hayward, CA, expanding Wohlers high quality sales and customer service throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).
Over the last several months, we have carefully mapped out the service and support required by the expanding clientele base found in this region, said Carl J. Dempsey, CEO and president of Wohler Technologies. The strategic location of Wohler Europe will allow us to better serve this expanding market. As the demand for our products continues to increase at an average of 20 percent, we are serious about exceeding the needs and application requirements of our customers in this area.
Thom Belford, the companys Director of Marketing, agrees, There are many opportunities for business development in this market. The opening of our new Europe based office only further solidifies our commitment to expanding our presence in this region and providing superior levels of service and support to our existing customer base.
Staffed with sales, customer service, and technical support, in addition to on-hand inventory, Wohler Europe will provide direct support to its customers in this region and provide a strong link to the established resources of its home office located in San Franciscos Bay Area. Wohler Europe will also serve as the voice of the customer throughout all divisions of the corporation including engineering research and development. Providing a closer point of contact, IAB members in this area will benefit from reduced lead times, shorter turn-around for repairs, and technical support in their local time zone.
Through the end of 2007, Wohler, and their Panoramadtv division will be introducing several new models specifically geared to the needs of the IAB membership broadcasters. Several very exciting new product lines are planned for introduction at IBC-2007 in early September. Touch-It Digital is an innovative new product that combines the functions of 16 channel HD/SD-SDI multi-viewer, router, and control system into a single compact package. All the features offered with the Touch-It Digital, plus the affordable purchase price make this model a logical alternative to many multi-view products available in the market today, according to Mr. Belford.
The company is also excited about the introduction of their new HD/SD Closed Captioning systems plus a wide range of specialized modules to meet the expanding needs of todays digital video plant. Other new models include MetaData monitoring and Audio Level Alarm systems. A new line of larger screen video monitors-the HDMon, which is now available in wide screen formats from 9-inch to 37-inch. The company will also give IBC attendees a sneak peak of their new modular audio monitors, plus mini block and high-density frame installed conversion products.
Wohler Europe is located at Bedford Heights, Bedford, MK41 7PH, in the United Kingdom.