BHS Binkert was founded in 1994 near its present-day headquarters in Laufenburg/Rhine. The company is a major European distributor for the photographic, digital imaging, consumer electronics and IT industries. BHS Binkert has sales partnership agreements with all major manufacturers and delivers exclusively to specialist retailers throughout Europe. CEOs are Michael Binkert and Soeren Müller. BHS Binkert employs around 65 staff.

The main sales performer continues to be the extensive range of digital cameras and camcorders. BHS Binkert also carries a comprehensive range of accessories, from tripods and camera bags or power packs and rechargeable batteries to memory cards, flashes and lenses.
In the digital imaging sector, BHS Binkert offers a variety of scanners, photocopiers and all-in-one devices for standalone or networked use.

The IT division includes printers and TFT monitors, consumer electronics products include LCD and plasma TVs, projectors and home cinema systems.

Photo service company CeWe Color, with 15 highly-technical production operations and a staff of 3,000 employees in 24 European countries, is both market and technological leader. The company supplied around 2.8 billion photos, more than one million CEWE PHOTO BOOKS and various photo gift articles to 50,000 retail partners in 2007. In 2007 turnover amounted to EUR 413.5 million.

Europe’s number one
CeWe Color is “first mover“ in the launch of new digital technologies, for example ordering digital photos in the Internet or with the help of order terminals (DigiFoto Makers) in retail stores. Personalised digital CEWE PHOTO BOOKS are selling very well. In 1961, CeWe Color was founded by Senator h.c. Heinz Neumüller and, with Hubert Rothärmel at the helm, the company went public in 1993. CeWe Color Holding AG is listed on the Prime Standard.

Chimera is the premier provider of high quality light control devices to the motion picture, video, broadcast, and still photography community worldwide. Chimera offers high-quality, lightweight, portable Lightbanks and accessories. The Chimera products include lightbanks, Strip Banks, Mini and Maxi Banks, OctaPlus Banks, Panels and Frames, Lanterns, and Speed Rings. With these tools you can turn your hard light into a beautiful broad, diffused light source within minutes.

DAZZ.com was founded by the German photo gift specialist Personello GmbH in Homburg/Saar to improve the look of photo gifts and provide a platform for photo gift producers and designers around the world.

Many photos never make it onto photo gifts because of distracting backgrounds or quality defects. DAZZ.com solves this problem by restyling the customer's portrait photos into a collection of digital artwork known as 'photostyles'. The photostyles are presented on photo gifts in 3D rendered movies enabling the customer to envision his finished product.

With the start of the Photokina, DAZZ is opening its services to the international market giving photo gift producers and dealers the opportunity to profit from this new technology. Furthermore, DAZZ welcomes ideas for new photostyles from designers from around the globe.

To explore the various cooperation models DAZZ has to offer we invite you to visit our booth at the Photokina.

Galileo Design ist die Marke für Kreative. Mit unseren Büchern und Video-Trainings vermitteln wir das nötige Wissen für die Ausbildung und tägliche Praxis von Grafikern, Webdesignern und Fotografen. Dabei liegt uns die hohe Qualität und Aktualität besonders am Herzen.
Digitalfotografen bieten wir ein komplettes Programm. Handbücher zur richtigen Bedienung der Kamera, Bücher zur Aufnahmetechnik von Menschen, Landschaft, Akt, Makro oder Panorama sowie Bücher und Lernkurse zur Optimierung der Fotos in Photoshop oder GIMP. Alles auf hochwertigem Papier und komplett in Farbe!

Galileo Design is the mark for creative ones. With our books and video trainings we obtain the necessary knowledge for the training and daily practice of commercial artists, Web designers and photographers. The high quality and topicality are to us particularly because of the heart. We offer a complete program to digital photographers. Manuals for the correct operation of the camera, books to the recording technology from humans, landscape, act, macro or panorama as well as books and learning courses to the optimization of the photos in Photoshop or GIMP. Everything on high-quality paper and completely in color!

GfK Marketing Services Germany is part of the Retail and Technology sector of the GfK Group, one of the top five market research companies worldwide.

GfK Retail and Technology is the global leader in providing market and sales information on technical consumer goods. We supply clients with information and advisory services based on continuous surveying and analysis of retail sales of consumer durables in more than 70 countries.

Our services range from analyses published on a regular basis to special studies on market segments encompassing Consumer Electronics, Imaging Photo, Information Technology, Office Equipment and Stationery, Domestic Appliances, Telecommunications, Fashion, Tourism, DIY Gardening, Optics and Entertainment Media.

The client base consists, in particular, of international manufacturers of technical consumer goods.

Since 1988 is GREEN CLEAN the prominent manufacturer of cleaning products for delicate instruments – specialized for years in digital photography. The unique Sensor Cleaning System cleans contaminated sensors both reliably and economically. The highest possible photo quality can only be guaranteed with absolutely clean sensors.

HP is the largest technology solutions provider to consumers, businesses and institutions in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and worldwide. The company's offerings span IT infrastructure, personal computing and access devices, global services and imaging and printing for consumers, enterprises and small and medium businesses. HP is divided into three distinct business units:

The Technology Solutions Group provides large and medium-sized businesses with a full range of solutions to help them manage and transform their IT environments to optimise business outcomes.

The Personal Systems Group supplies simple, reliable and affordable personal computing solutions and devices for home and business use, including notebooks, handhelds and personal devices

The Imaging and Printing Group (IPG) provides printing and imaging solutions for business and consumer use, as well as digital imaging and digital publishing. HP IPG products include printer hardware, digital imaging devices and the professional and industrial print devices and solutions.

As the ultimate imaging resource, Imaging Insider (www.imaginginsider.com), has been delivering relevant and timely content since 2003. Both professional and amateur photographers will stay informed with industry news, product reviews, valuable tips and tutorials, along with photographers’ profiles. Stay on top of your field with daily updates. Serious about your photography? Imaging Insider’s sister site, Endless Years (www.endlessyears.com), is dedicated specifically to beginning digital photographers, with tips on how to choose and use your first digital camera, understanding technical jargon, framing your photos and more. Together, these two sites provide photographers of all levels with vital information on all things imaging.

Kodak is the world’s foremost imaging innovator. With sales of $10.3 billion in 2007, the company is committed to a digitally oriented growth strategy focused on helping people better use meaningful images and information in their life and work. Consumers use Kodak’s system of digital and traditional products and services to take, print and share their pictures anytime, anywhere; Businesses effectively communicate with customers worldwide using Kodak solutions for prepress, conventional and digital printing and document imaging; and Creative Professionals rely on Kodak technology to uniquely tell their story through moving or still images.

To learn more, visit http://www.kodak.com, and our blogs: 1000words.kodak.com, and PluggedIn.kodak.com.

Leica Camera AG is an internationally operating company in the optics industry, with headquarters in Solms, Germany and a second factory in Portugal. With all its products from the three divisions Photography, Hunting Optics and Nature Observation, the company pursues the same goal: to obtain a better picture. The product portfolio comprises a wide range of cameras for photography, projectors for reproduction and binoculars, spotting scopes and rangefinders for observation. It is the lenses that account for the Leica legend – manageable, compact and practical precision optics for analog and digital photography. Through specific investment in the manufacture of aspherical lenses, Leica Camera has gradually acquired a broad knowledge of production, optical computation, the measuring technology involved and the design and assembly of lenses integrating aspherical systems.

All Leica cameras and lenses, all projectors, binoculars, spotting scopes and laser rangefinders are the result of many years of experience, uncompromisingly high quality standards and ongoing further development by international innovation teams of experts and users. All this, plus the best materials in the high-tech laboratory and reliable precision engineering and meticulous assembly in the Leica factory, combine to produce stunning images. Last, but not least, Leica’s Customer Service guarantees that Leica products give decades of pleasure and permanent value.

About Nikon

Founded over 90 years ago and now with a presence on all five continents, Nikon is a global leader in the imaging market. Whether capturing, editing or sharing, Nikon products allow users to experience the joy of photography. From the COOLPIX consumer line to advanced professional digital SLRs, Nikon is the choice of professional and amateur photographers alike. The company is also renowned for its interchangeable lenses, branded as NIKKOR. As a pathfinder in the professional imaging market, all Nikon products reflect the technology leadership and precision the company is known for.

In addition to digital and film cameras, Nikon produces equipment such as IC and LCD steppers and scanners, instruments such as microscopes and semiconductor inspection equipment, and other products including sports optics products, ophthalmic lenses and surveying instruments.

Nikon employs over 25,000 people, with consolidated net global sales of 955,791 million Yen (year ending 31 March 2008). Nikon Inc. is listed on the Tokyo stock exchange.
Nikon: At the Heart of the Image.

Nikonians® (www.nikonians.org) is a user driven community and reference site for Nikon Photographers. Since April 2000 we’re helping photographers to shorten their learning curve. The Nikonians site has over 70, very active discussion forums with several thousand postings per day. It also provides blogs, newsfeeds, several weekly podcasts (mp3 radio and video), product reviews, user stories, newsletters, electronic magazines (ezine), books, user galleries and workshops in many cities.
With over 130,000 members and over one million unique visitors monthly, Nikonians is the largest site for Nikon users.

The typical Nikonians member is a “prosumer”: He uses a DSLR camera, is 45 years old, of high education level, earns $67 000 per year and spends more than $3 800 per year for his passion. 54 percent of the members say that Nikonians directly influenced their shopping decisions.

Nikonians is a registered trademark by Nikonians.org. Nikon is a registered trademark by Nikon Corp. Nikonians is not affiliated with Nikon Corp.

Located in Frankfurt am Main (Germany), the Photoindustrie-Verband e.V. association covers in a market-oriented approach, the different areas within the photo industry: Fine mechanics and optics, photo-chemistry, photo electronics, digital imaging, video technology and accessories. Photoindustrie-Verband e.V. is a service provider, which strives to help promote sales in amateur and professional markets. Membership of the association is open to manufacturers in Germany and importers working for foreign producers.

Photoindustrie-Verband e.V. represents the interests of the photo and imaging industry in Germany. The abbreviation PIV stands for Photo Imaging Verband. The PIV's work focuses on international, mostly European activities.

Photoindustrie-Verband e.V. is a co-organizer of photokina, World of Imaging, in Cologne. The first photokina was held in 1950. The 30th photokina event will take place from 23 to
28 September 2008.

Photoindustrie-Verband e.V. is a partner in Prophoto GmbH. The main objective of Prophoto GmbH is to promote photography and photokina, with a strong focus on promotion measures in press, radio, TV and internet.

Photo Imaging News is published in two versions: International Edition - in English published in the U.S.A.; Asia Edition - in Chinese and English published in China. Offers a very comprehensive Excel-based global statistical program, including forecasts, from 2000 to 2013, of the photo-imaging industry, such as digital/film cameras, kiosks, minilabs, central labs, prints and personalized photo products (including photobooks). Statistics are available for more than 20 regions/countries of the world. Provides custom market research. Organizes regular international trade conferences, and has consultants speaking regularly at other international meetings.

Photoindustrie-Verband e.V. – located in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) – is a partner in Prophoto GmbH. The purpose of Prophoto GmbH is to promote photography, imaging, videography and photokina – World of Imaging – on a broad basis, with a strong focus on promotion measures in press, radio and TV.

With over 2,000 contributions the service portal www.prophoto-online.de of Prophoto GmbH offers a wealth of ideas and background information – with facts and figures about photokina, the photo and imaging workflow, photo markets, the video sector, presentation technology, binoculars and "Blende" (Europe's largest competition for amateur photographers). The Digital Imaging Glossary comprises over 2,000 definitions, explaining the most important technical terms in digital imaging and photography. The Trendletter in German and English language provides information about economic developments in the different product groups of the photo and imaging industry.

Ricoh has a long history in photography going back to the 50s. During this time Ricoh has released many groundbreaking models, like the double-eyed Ricohflex II and the analogue GR series just to name a couple. Now photography has gone digital and in 2005, Ricoh released the GR Digital based of the acclaimed GR analogue camera with the aim to promote the Ricoh goal of 'expanding the photo shooting experience'. This high quality compact camera has been accepted and used by both professionals, amateurs and hobbyists alike. The versatile wide angle and high quality lens combined with the small form factor packed with many functions allows the photographer to carry the camera at all times so that he or she can capture candid images anywhere, anytime at any location.

SANYO Component Europe represents in a unique combination products from various SANYO-Divisions in Europe. The product range includes now industrial and consumer-batteries as well as photovoltaic products - the classical products of SANYO Energy Europe - combined with electronic devices like capacitors or filters and semiconductor products from the Electronic Device and Semiconductor Divsions. In 2008 this porfolio has been extended by products from the Automotive Electronics division like car-navigation and - audio systems. SANYO Component Europe is the exclusive SANYO sales channel for all these products in whole Europe.

Digital imaging by Sony is the place where cutting-edge styling meets three decades of unmatched technological heritage.
There’s a wide range of beautifully designed imaging products from Sony that look as good as the incredible images they produce.

Cyber-shot™ compact digital cameras make it simple to shoot, share and enjoy a lifetime of precious moments.

Easy to use HANDYCAM® camcorders capture more unforgettable memories in sparkling Sony High Definition.

The growing α family of digital SLR cameras, lenses and accessories helps photographers of all abilities take their creative passion to the next level.

Sony digital cameras and camcorders are complemented by a range of high-quality photo frames, printers and accessories.
Sony manufactures audio, video, communications and information technology products for the global consumer and professional markets. With its music, pictures, game and online businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to be one of the world’s leading digital entertainment brands.

When there is such a choice of representative organisations out there you may ask yourself, why the SWPP?

To us the answer is very simple. If you are a newcomer to the industry or considering a career change then we offer the most comprehensive range of educational seminars by inspirational speakers.
The profile of our membership contains many individuals who have enjoyed active careers in many of the traditional 'professions' and to whom 'professionalism' is second nature.

We are dedicated to providing quality training and mentoring to all that ask and want to progress in Professional Photography without prejudice or discrimination.

If you are already in practice and want to gain that all important edge over your competitors, then we can help you too. And what is more, your qualifications will be accredited in respect of your past achievements.

We are a IMPORT/ EXPORT International trading Company in Branded Consumer Electronics Established in Jan 2002 in Dubai,UAE since then we are mainly dealing in Photographic Goods , MP3/Mp4 Players and Digital Games Consoles. Our Main Product range includes Digital Still and Video Cameras ,Fully Professional and Semiprofessional Cameras, Camera Lens Flashes , Memory Cards etc.Also we deal in Games Consoles of SONY PSP, PS2 , PS3 and Nintendo Wii & GameBoy also Microsfot X Box 360 etc. We always welcome Business partners to start new bonding with our company.

“Web Based Solutions for the photo industry”

Viaindice is an innovative photo software development company based in Barcelona (Spain). We specialise in the development of web based applications that meet the needs of photo professionals.

Our clients range from large laboratories to commercial studios to professional photographers to Online retailers and resellers. Our applications are designed to suit the needs of individual end-users.

At Viaindice, we believe that our software can drive your revenue. This is because our software meets all 3 critical criteria for business. It is quick to engage with your customers, it offers the end-user a seamless interaction, and it is very robust in order to safeguard your work.

Our web solutions: Online Prints Ordering, Photo book creation, Selling event pictures, Personalised photo gifts

Carl Zeiss is a leading international group of companies operating worldwide in the optical and opto-electronic industry. Carl Zeiss AG is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany. The business groups are generally ranked first or second in the strategic markets of medical and research solutions, industrial solutions und lifestyle products. They offer products and services for biomedical research and medical technology, as well as system solutions for the semiconductor, automotive and mechanical engineering industries. Planetariums and high-quality consumer goods such as camera lenses and binoculars carry the ZEISS name to millions of people around the world.
In fiscal year 2006/07 (ended 30 September), the Carl Zeiss Group, which is wholly owned by the Carl Zeiss Foundation, generated revenues totaling EUR 2,604 million. The Carl Zeiss Group has approximately 12,300 employees, including about 4,300 outside Germany. It is directly represented in more than 30 countries and operates production facilities in Europe, America and Asia. The eyeglass business operates as Carl Zeiss Vision International GmbH and is the number two eyeglass provider in the world. This company is owned equally by Carl Zeiss AG and a private equity company. Further information is available at www.zeiss.com.