Industry Notes for the week of Sept. 25

September 25, 2021September 27, 2021 GaryPageau

Digital Imaging Reporter’s 2021 State of the Industry

Digital Imaging Reporter has published its annual “State of the Industry” roundup of opinions from product vendors, leaders, analysts, retailers, and industry organizations. Contributors include B&C Camera, Canon USA, Sony, Nikon, Panasonic, Ricoh, Delkin Devices, DNP, IPI, PRO, Photo Imaging News, Rise Above Research, The Dead Pixels Society, Service Photo, Sigma Corp., and Vivid-Pix.

Fort Worth Camera moving across town

Fort Worth Camera is moving Oct. 4 from its iconic Montgomery Street location to the west side, on Camp Bowie Blvd., according to Fort Worth magazine. The move to a more than 5,500-square-foot space will also add much-needed parking, the company said.

Loxley Colour acquires Vakcolor

Glasgow-based pro lab Loxley Colour has acquired Netherlands-based Vakcolor, according to a notice on the Vakcolor website. Vakcolor will change its name to Loxley Colour and a “new website with a new selection of products and services will be available.”

Popsa adds Klarna payment

U.K. personalized product brand Popsa announced it is accepting payments through the Klarna “buy now, pay later” platform. When buying products through the Klarna app, users have the option of splitting the transaction into four interest-free payments.

NAB 2021 canceled

Following the departure of several key exhibitors and rising COVID-19 concerns, the NAB Show 2021 has been canceled. The 2022 edition will take place April 23-27, 2022, in Las Vegas.

People on the Move

Dotophoton named Yosef Akhtman as a VP of Strategy.

Open Positions

Albelli

Amsterdam photo products giant Albelli has numerous positions open in Amsterdam, The Hague, Paris and Barcelona. Check out the listings here.

Leggett & Platt, Inc.

Leggett & Platt, Inc. is seeking a photographer to join the Marketing + Creative Department, which is L&P’s marketing group serving the corporation and its customers in marketing, creative content, and more. The position deals with all levels of staff from C-Suite to factory labor. Wide list of work including full studios, room sets, PR, events, product, models etc. Full benefits, steady position, and company (more than 130 years old) in an in-house creative department. Some travel.