KATA Partners with Bogen to Deliver Carrying Gear for Working Pros

May 2003 - KATA, a world leader in the design, development and manufacturing of high quality, protective solutions and carrying systems for broadcast and video equipment has teamed up with Bogen Photo Corp, to act as the exclusive distributor of KATA products in the U.S.

"The addition of the KATA line further strengthens our comprehensive range of top quality solutions for professionals in the photo, video and broadcast arena," said Paul Wild, President of Bogen Photo Corp. "With a firmly established network of over 2,000 dealers in the United States, we are ideally suited to ensure national availability of the full KATA product range, backed by the industry leading customer service and support that is synonymous with the Bogen name".

KATA's broad range of products includes camera cases, shoulder cases, waist packs, backpacks, camera gloves, rain covers, monitor cases, audio solutions, tripod bags, lighting cases and many more. The company's mission is to deliver products that offer maximum protection, combined with the most intelligent, lightweight design possible. All of the KATA products were designed to deliver not only a protective shell, but also a smart ergonomic design that helps today's professionals perform at their best.

KATA has designed and patented numerous innovations that allow professionals to carry and operate their equipment with greater ease and efficiency. Their bright yellow interiors, uniquely designed buckles, thermoformed shells, patented shoulder straps and trolleys make it easy to view contents, provide quick access and optimize weight distribution for the carrier. KATA is often called upon to develop products on an OEM basis that are specifically-designed to protect sensitive equipment from leading manufacturers such as: Canon, Panasonic, JVC, Thomson-Philips, Manfrotto, Cartoni, Given-Imaging, Creo-Scitex, Motorola, Elbit and many more.

"Bogen is widely recognized as the leading distributor of top quality products for professionals in the photographic and video industries, and the KATA line fits perfectly within the range of premiere brands carried under the Bogen name," said Nitzan Kimchi, President of KATA. "Bogen's state-of-the-art warehousing, logistical and service capabilities will enable them to broaden the market's exposure to our products and work closely with retailers throughout the country to facilitate substantial sales growth."

Years of experience working with government and law enforcement forces around the world, providing innovative solutions for the toughest field conditions imaginable, have been implemented in KATA's Video-Photo Line. KATA complies with the rigorous requirements of ISO-9000. The ISO (International Organization for Standards) is a worldwide federation of national standard committees from 90 countries, which promotes the development of universally recognized quality standards.

SOURCE KATA