Released by JP Distribution:
Billingham comes to JP Distribution.
Billingham, manufacturer of the world famous camera bags, have appointed JP Distribution as their exclusive distributor for the UK. On the 1st September 2004 JP Distribution will become Billingham's first ever UK distributor.
“Since the Billingham Company was formed over 30 years ago, all design, production, marketing and sales have been handled in-house. This long held tradition is about to change with the appointment of J P Distribution as our sole distributor in the UK.” Stated Martin Billingham, Managing Director, M Billingham & Co. Ltd. “This will bring our UK business into line with our overseas markets
where distribution is already handled by other specialised companies. J P will be able to offer comprehensive training and support to our retailers and this division of roles will allow us at Billingham to spend time more productively in the design and manufacture of new and desirable products. Everyone at Billingham's is looking forward to this important and exciting change which will benefit all concerned; Billingham, J P Distribution, our retailers and of course the end user, who will be able to locate the Billingham of their dreams more easily,” continued Billingham.
When it was introduced in 1978, the Billingham Bag set a new standard in the photographic world. It was conceived by people who knew about photography; designed to meet the needs of professional photographers; it was and continues to be manufactured by skilled craftsmen, using the most appropriate and highest quality materials available. The Billingham Bag met with instant approval from photographers around the world and rapidly became an indispensable accessory for both professional and discerning amateurs.
The Billingham brand will be a very important addition to JP Distribution. Since the company's re-organisation, Billingham will complement the current portfolio of Mamiya, Sekonic, Schneider, Lastolite and Peli and strengthen JP Distribution’s position as THE professional photographic equipment distributor.
“JP Distribution is delighted to have secured the Billingham brand to add to and compliment it’s current portfolio of leading brands for the serious photographer. We are excited about the prospects for such a well-respected brand that combines excellence in design and manufacture. We believe that our experience in distribution and the focus we have within our business will be hugely beneficial for the Billingham brand.” Quoted Steve Kirkham Managing Director JP Distribution.
The full range of Billingham photographic bags and accessories will be available from JP Distribution as of the 1st September 2004.
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