IBC Stand 11.F40
Staines, UK –
, a leading international manufacturer of advanced manual and robotic camera support products, today announced that David Shepherd has joined the company in the newly created position of EMEA Sales Manager, Manual Products. James Eddershaw, Sales Director, revealed Shepherd’s appointment from the company’s European headquarters located in Staines, England.
“We’re delighted to add David to our sales team to support a significant increase in the manual side of our business,” said Eddershaw. “His strong communication skills combined with his business development capabilities and technical proficiency will serve as a tremendous benefit to our customers as we respond to their requests with a new range of broadcast and professional products.”
Shepherd is responsible for supporting current customers and developing new markets for Shotoku’s range of high quality and innovative manual camera support systems, including pan and tilt heads, pedestals, tripods and virtual reality systems. He will work closely with management and R&D to promote Shotoku’s entire manual camera support range, and in particular the recently expanded SP range of cost-effective tripod systems for the professional market.
Prior to joining Shotoku, Shepherd served in a management capacity for other high technology companies including RET UK Ltd., and Spire Technology, where he quickly rose from junior to senior sales positions, and Orion Distribution, Ltd. where he was ultimately responsible for 40% of the company’s turnover.
Shepherd is based in the, UK and can be reached at
or +44 (0)1784 224650
Shotoku’s entire range of manual and robotic camera support products will be demonstrated at IBC in Hall 11 Stand 11.F40. Click on
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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 Staines, UK. For further information:
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Shotoku contact: James Eddershaw
+44 (0)1784 224 650 •
Press contact: Desert Moon Communications, Harriet Diener
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