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Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, February 10, 2010 — Argosy, a leading UK-based international supplier of HD broadcast cables and studio infrastructure products, will début the latest space-saving Miranda NVISION Compact routers at this year’s NAB Show (Stand no. N4316, 12-15 April 2010) in Las Vegas. In addition Argosy will also demonstrate the company’s most recent range of infrastructure products including an array of fibre management solutions.

NAB 2010 will see the introduction by Argosy of the latest Miranda NVISION Compact routers. Ideally suited to utility routing applications where space is at a premium, the Miranda NVISION Compact routers are available in a comprehensive array of formats, including 3Gb/s, HD, SD, AES, analogue video and analogue audio, as well as machine control. These compact routers are available in sizes from 16x4 up to 32x32, and are housed in 1RU or 2RU frames for maximum space efficiency.

Multiple control options include Ethernet or serial control, local button panels, and remote hard or soft panels. Easy to use configuration software is supplied as standard to simplify key tasks like salvos and partitioning, as well as integration with other Miranda NVISION and third party routing systems.

With these advanced compact routing systems Argosy is well placed to provide a more complete solution to broadcasters as they transition to high-definition — particularly those in small studio, post production and mobile applications where rack space is at a premium.

NAB will see demonstrations of some of the latest Argosy fibre management tools including the SDI fibre video converters, patch panels, the ADC OMX Fibre Optic frame and the company’s BendBright-XS ruggedized fibre optic cables.

With its reduced bend radius single mode fibre cable, BendBright provides good resistance to macro bend attenuation allowing it to be handled in the same way as traditional copper cable. The benefits of which include added versatility, reduced installation time and minimal fibre damage, making BendBright-XS best suited for deployment in confined spaces patch cables, high density areas and outside broadcast vehicles. The BendBright-XS cable is the first fibre of its kind on the market and is unique in its ability to fulfil all three relevant ITU recommendations — G.652.D, G657.A and G.657.

Argosy also provides a range of single and multi-mode fibres which can be supplied in patch, breakout or in multi-way loose-tube & tight buffered constructions with 4 to 864 fibres as per requirement. These cables incorporate internal strength members enabling them to be very versatile and suitable for both internal and external applications whilst maintaining a low weight and shorter bend radiuses for ease of installation.

NAB will also see the first showing by Argosy of the ADC Modular Fibre Optic Frame. This modular front facing concept allows users to have patch, splice and patch cord management all within a 600x300mm footprint. This frame secures the correct cable routing and bend radius to ensure there is no loss of quality or breakages in a fibre circuit. The ADC high density frame terminates and splices up to 576 fibres in 600x300mm and 864 fibres in an 800x300mm frame utilising a 144-position module which is available with the larger 800mm frame.

Argosy will display its Copper to Fibre Media converter, which since its introduction at last years NAB, has been setting new standards by offering greater distances for the transmission of SDI signals (up to 20km depending on bit-rate being used) at one of the lowest price points available on the market today. It works by receiving an HD-SDI electrical input and converting this into a single mode optical signal and supports the transmission of SD-SDI (143-540Mb/s) and HD-SDI (1.485Gb/s). Both transmitter and receiver provide automatic equalization and input re-clocking to ensure signal integrity.

Visitors to the Argosy stand will also see a range of HD infrastructure products including a collection of video, audio and power cables, connectors, rack systems as well as an array of video accessories.

About Argosy
Established in 1984 Argosy has a broad range of experience in advising and supplying studio installation products such as cabling, connectivity solutions, equipment racking, cable management & patching and is recognised as a leading international distributor and expert in this field. With customer locations around the world, Argosy is renowned as a “one-stop-shop” for systems integrators and end-users alike, however large or small the project. For more information, please go to www.argosycable.com

Contact Information:
Meriam Khan
MKM Marketing Communications
meriam@mkm-marcomms.com
+44 (0)20 8537 2698

See Argosy at BES EXPO Stand No. 15 Hall 11A

See Argosy at BVE 2010 Stand No. I 34

See Argosy at BVE 2010 Stand No. I 34

Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, December 22, 2009 — Argosy, a leading UK-based international supplier of HD broadcast cables and studio infrastructure products, will début the company’s most up to date range of fibre management solutions alongside the latest Miranda NVISION Compact routers at BES EXPO 2010 (Stand no. 15 Hall 11A, 29-31 January 2010 at the Pragati Maidan Exhibition Centre, New Delhi, India).

BES EXPO will see the Indian début of its fibre management tools including the SDI fibre video converters, patch panels and its BendBright-XS ruggedized fibre optic cables.

With its reduced bend radius single mode fibre cable, BendBright provides good resistance to macro bend attenuation allowing it to be handled in the same way as traditional copper cable. The benefits of which include added versatility, reduced installation time and minimal fibre damage, making BendBright-XS best suited for deployment in confined spaces patch cables, high density areas and outside broadcast vehicles. The BendBright-XS cable is the first fibre of its kind on the market and is unique in its ability to fulfil all three relevant ITU recommendations — G.652.D, G657.A and G.657.

Argosy also provides a range of single and multi-mode fibres which can be supplied in patch, breakout or in multi-way loose-tube & tight buffered constructions with 4 to 864 fibres as per requirement. These cables incorporates internal strength members enabling them to be very versatile and suitable for both internal and external applications whilst maintaining a low weight and shorter bend radiuses for ease of installation.

Also with its first showing at BES EXPO will be the Argosy Copper to Fibre Media converter. This converter is already setting new standards by offering greater distances for the transmission of SDI signals - up to 20km depending on bit-rate being used - at one of the lowest price points available on the market today. It works by receiving an HD-SDI electrical input and converting this into a single mode optical signal and supports the transmission of SD-SDI (143-540Mb/s) and HD-SDI (1.485Gb/s). Both transmitter and receiver provide automatic equalization and input re-clocking to ensure signal integrity.

BES EXPO will see the first showing by Argosy of the Miranda NVISION Compact routers. Ideally suited to utility routing applications where space is at a premium, the Miranda NVISION Compact routers are available in a comprehensive array of formats, including 3Gb/s, HD, SD, AES, analogue video and analogue audio, as well as machine control. These compact routers are available in sizes from 16x4 up to 32x32, and are housed in 1RU or 2RU frames for maximum space efficiency.

Multiple control options include Ethernet or serial control, local button panels, and remote hard or soft panels. Easy to use configuration software is supplied as standard to simplify key tasks like salvos and partitioning, as well as integration with other Miranda NVISION and third party routing systems.

With these advanced compact routing systems Argosy is well placed to provide a more complete solution to broadcasters as they transition to high-definition — particularly those in small studio, post production and mobile applications where rack space is at a premium.

Further highlights from Argosy at BES EXPO include:

The 14-way Mains Distribution Units make full use of the 20Amp capability of the Powercon inlet by configuring the outputs in two banks of seven. The two neon–illuminated front panel switches are operated within their 16 amp rating as each is restricted to 10Amps per bank. This technique allows the unit to deliver 20% more output than conventional single switched units. This product complements the existing popular Argosy 12-port range which includes, sequential and Powercon units.

The 32-way High Density HD Video Patch Panels that provide useful performance in excess of 3GHz making them particularly suited to existing single wire standards of SMPTE 292M, the dual link SMPTE 372M and the digital cinema standard of SMPTE 424M. While the high density offers 32 U-link pairs making them ideal for the most demanding video patching application the 1-RU units also maximise space utilisation.

Visitors to the Argosy stand will also see a range of HD infrastructure products including a collection of video, audio and power cables, connectors rack systems as well as an array of video accessories.

"India continues to be one of Argosy’s key markets and our presence at the BES EXPO is testament to the importance of this show in our global annual calendar," said Bob Clark, director at Argosy. "The latest additions to what is one of the broadest ranges of HD infrastructure products on the market today, will help support the ever-changing needs of our customers as they move to digitise their facilities and migrate towards HD while simultaneously striving to achieve improved workflow efficiencies and connectivity,"

About Argosy

Established in 1984 Argosy has a broad range of experience in advising and supplying studio installation products such as cabling, connectivity solutions, equipment racking, cable management & patching and is recognised as a leading international distributor and expert in this field.  With customer locations around the world, Argosy is renowned as a "one-stop-shop" for systems integrators and end-users alike, however large or small the project.  For more information, please go to www.argosycable.com

Belden, a world leading supplier of signal transmission solutions for the broadcast industry, has announced that it has signed an agreement with Argosy, a leading UK-based international supplier of HD broadcast cables and studio infrastructure products. Under the terms of the agreement, which is effective immediately, Argosy will distribute all of Belden’s extensive range of products, designed specifically to meet the needs of broadcasters and the professional audio visual communities.

In broadcast, top performance and reliability require a high quality product, absolute signal integrity and no system downtime. Belden products provide performance for both critical field applications (where cable is dragged, crunched and trodden on) and permanent studio installations (where the long run is all important). These products are also an important link in major network and cable TV broadcasts, film studios and corporate broadcasting.

 

Speaking on behalf of Belden, Paul Turner, Vice President Sales & Marketing for the EMEA region, said: “Our agreement with Argosy complements our existing partner base in the UK. We know that customers choose Argosy for their ability to serve the market with the best products available today and they will now have even more choice as they gain access to the full range of Belden solutions.”

Mr. Turner added: “This move underlines Belden’s aspirations to grow in the UK. Our strategy is to work with the best in the business. Argosy is one of the country’s premier distribution partners in the broadcast market and this partnership will help to strengthen our position in the UK’s professional broadcast market.”

“Belden has a very solid international reputation in the HD broadcast and Audio Video Information Technology (AVIT) sectors and we are delighted to be able to add their cable range to our extensive infrastructure product line up and support their business across the UK,” said Mike Purnell, director, Argosy. “Furthermore with projects becoming more complex throughout the production chain, Argosy’s ability to continue to provide first-rate resources, service and support for installations will be of considerable benefit to Belden and its customers.”

The company focuses on segments of the worldwide cable and automation markets that require both highly specialized and readily available products. With manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and Asia, Belden has recorded a total revenue of USD 2 billion for the fiscal year 2008.

Together with its brands Hirschmann^™ and Lumberg Automation^™, Belden offers

an extensive and highly specialized product portfolio covering the full range of data communications – from the information and control levels down to the field level. The company has more than 15 offices throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa, with manufacturing facilities in Czech Republic, Germany, the Netherlands, UK, Denmark, Italy and Hungary.

For more information about Belden, please visit http://www.belden-emea.com/.

For further information on Belden, please contact:

Nancy van Heesewijk                                     Berry Medendorp

EMG                                                                 Belden

Lelyweg 6 – 4612 PS Bergen op Zoom          Tel: +31 77 387 8555

The Netherlands                                              Fax: +31 77 387 8488

Tel: +31 164 317 018                                      E-mail: berry.medendorp@belden.com

Fax: +31 164 317 039

E-mail: nvanheesewijk@emg.nl

http://www.emg.nl/

Meriam Khan for Argosy

MKM Marketing Communications

meriam@mkm-marcomms.com

+44 (0)20 8141 4703

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Argosy Appoints Abdul Ghani as Middle East Sales Manager

Further strengthening the company’s expansion plans in the Middle East

Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, August 5, 2009 — Argosy, a leading UK-based international supplier of HD broadcast cables and studio infrastructure products, has today announced that it has appointed Abdul Ghani to the position of Middle East Regional Sales Manager, based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.  Ghani will be responsible for growing Argosy’s presence in the region and driving the expansion of the business as it supports broadcasters’ transition to HD infrastructure.  Ghani starts his role in July 2009.

Ghani comes to Argosy with over 19 years of strong international sales, business development and engineering experience in the professional audio visual industry having held key positions at Alpha Data Processing Services, Promedia Systems and G&M International — all based in Dubai. 

“Abdul is a significant asset to our team and brings a wealth of understanding and expertise to the role from his many years of working in Middle East.  He is ideally-suited to further build the Argosy business across the Middle East and continue to help forge closer relationships with our clients in the region,” said Mike Purnell, director, Argosy.  “Argosy has had a regional presence in the Middle East for many years – through its network of distributors as well as its spares facilities located in Dubai — and this appointment further signifies our commitment to investment and growth in the region.”

The broadcast industry in the Middle East continues to grow even in the economic downturn and Argosy has a number of key customers in the region which include systems integrators, post production facilities, content providers and broadcasters.

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Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, August 5, 2009 — Argosy, a leading UK-based international supplier of HD broadcast cables and studio infrastructure products, will showcase its latest range of fibre solutions and HD products at IBC 2009 (Stand no. 10.D55, 11-15 September 2009) at the RAI exhibition centre in Amsterdam. 

Fibre Management Tools

IBC will see the European debut of its fibre management tools including the SDI fibre video converters, patch panels and its BendBright-XS ruggedized fibre optic cables.

With its reduced bend radius single mode fibre cable, BendBright provides good resistance to macro bend attenuation allowing it to be handled in the same way as traditional copper cable.  The benefits of which include added versatility, reduced installation time and minimal fibre damage, making BendBright-XS best suited for deployment in confined spaces patch cables, high density areas and outside broadcast vehicles.  The BendBright-XS cable is the first fibre of its kind on the market and is unique in its ability to fulfil all three relevant ITU recommendations — G.652.D, G657.A and G.657. 

Argosy also provides a range of single and multi-mode fibres which can be supplied in patch, breakout or in multi-way loose-tube & tight buffered constructions with 4 to 864 fibres as per requirement.  These cables incorporates internal strength members enabling them to be very versatile and suitable for both internal and external applications whilst maintaining a low weight and shorter bend radiuses for ease of installation. 

Visitors to IBC will also see the Argosy copper to fibre media converter.  This converter is already setting new standards by offering greater distances for the transmission of SDI signals - up to 20km depending on bit-rate being used - at one of the lowest price points available on the market today.  It works by receiving an HD-SDI electrical input and converting this into a single mode optical signal and supports the transmission of SD-SDI (143-540Mb/s) and HD-SDI (1.485Gb/s).  Both transmitter and receiver provide automatic equalization and input re-clocking to ensure signal integrity.

Equipment Racks

At IBC, Argosy will demonstrate its latest range of equipment racks which offer an expanded cable tray capacity.  The rack is available with depths of 800mm, 900mm and 1000mm.  In the 800mm depth version, a total cable tray width of 1200mm can be achieved - permitting greater flexibility during both the installation and wiring stages as well as an even distribution of weight.  This additional space also allows for improved airflow for cooling purposes.  The intermediate mounting profile is adjustable, ensuring additional flexibility, saving time and reducing installation costs.

HD Infrastructure Products

Visitors to the Argosy stand will see a range of HD products from across Argosy’s portfolio including an array of IMAGE HD video cables, connectors, high density HD video patch panels, MDUs, routers, audio jack fields, KVM switches, and Sonarae, its audio monitoring system as well as a variety of video accessories.

“Argosy is probably best known for its IMAGE HD video cables which are used by broadcasters and systems integrators around the world.  Today we also provide one of the broadest range of HD infrastructure products that address the ever changing needs of broadcaster’s as they transition to HD — and strive to achieve improved workflow efficiencies and connectivity,” said Mike Purnell, director at Argosy.  “We will make further introductions at IBC as we continue to explore new developments that meet the broader needs of our clients.”

About Argosy

Established in 1984 Argosy has a broad range of experience in advising and supplying studio installation products such as cabling, connectivity solutions, equipment racking, cable management & patching and is recognised as a leading international distributor and expert in this field.  With customer locations around the world, Argosy is renowned as a “one-stop-shop” for systems integrators and end-users alike, however large or small the project.  For more information, please go to www.argosycable.com

Contact Information:

Meriam Khan                                                                  

MKM Marketing Communications                                     

meriam@mkm-marcomms.com                                         

+44 (0)20 8141 4703

 Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, June 18, 2009 — Argosy, a leading international supplier of HD broadcast, cables and studio infrastructure products, is celebrating the first anniversary of the installation of its high-definition (HD) infrastructure products at Lime Pictures, one of the UK’s largest independent producers. 

 The build and install process began in early January 2008 with a strict delivery schedule for transmission of the first programme in HD, by Channel 4, on 2nd June. The Argosy products were integral to this process and formed a major part of the complete overhaul by Lime Pictures of its production and editing facilities.   

 Hollyoaks is the first British serial drama to be produced in high definition. As a result this brand new facility enabled Lime Pictures to deliver one of Channel 4’s best-known and popular dramas using the latest HD technology.

 Early last year we decided to rebuild our production and editing facilities from the ground up and this enabled us to be very specific about the HD products we wanted to install,” said Andy Murray, Head of Technology at Lime Pictures.  “The implementation of the new CAR was significant and to that end we wanted to choose the best infrastructure products available to us at that time.  We selected the Argosy products for a number of reasons – first and foremost the breadth and quality of their product offering is substantial.  However, we also felt that Argosy understood our business drivers and workflow requirements.”

 Murray continues, “We were also very conscious of the fact that 3Gb/s technology was gathering momentum and wanted to future proof our infrastructure as much as possible against these technological advancements. These factors, alongside our ongoing positive experience of working with Argosy over many years, are what prove 12 months on that we made the right decision. Argosy’s ability to deliver products, in some cases at very short notice, proved to be a great asset and one we utilised on many occasions.”

 We are delighted to have supplied the infrastructure products for the build out of Lime Pictures’ CAR installation last June,” said Bob Clark, Director at Argosy.  “Our equipment is as pivotal to the whole operation today as it was when it was installed, and we are pleased to have supported the ongoing success achieved by Lime Pictures as they transitioned their business to HD. 

 We have always been keen to supply the best in class products, while at the same time offering a level of client intimacy that enables us to support customer’s ongoing needs – the importance of this is clearly evident at Lime Pictures today,” stated Clark.

 The Lime Pictures server-based approach to production was built around a CAR with a 102-Terabyte Data Direct video production SAN.  The editing suites were based on Apple Final Cut Pro while the audio dubbing suites each had Merging Technology’s Pyramix audio post-production DAWs, VCube HD high-definition video playback systems together with Merging’s Ramses control surfaces – all connected via Argosy HD IMAGE cable.

 rgosy has a wide complement of products which includes its most popular range of IMAGE HD video cables, connectors, fibre optic cables and accessories, high density HD video patch panels, MDUs, routers, audio jack fields, rack systems, KVM switches, and Sonarae, its audio monitoring system as well as an array of video accessories.

 About Argosy

Established in 1984 Argosy has a broad range of experience in advising and supplying studio installation products such as cabling, connectivity solutions, equipment racking, cable management & patching and is recognised as a leading international distributor and expert in this field.  With customer locations around the world, Argosy is renowned as a “one-stop-shop” for systems integrators and end-users alike, however large or small the project.  For more information, please go to www.argosycable.com

 Contact Information:

Meriam Khan                                                                  

MKM Marketing Communications                                     

meriam@mkm-marcomms.com                                        

+44 (0)20 8141 4703