FOR-A EXPANDS UK ENGINEERING OPERATIONS

January 30, 2008

CHESSINGTON, UK, January 30, 2008 - FOR-A UK is expanding is local engineering capabilities with the appointment of Ray Barnard as Engineering Manager. Barnard adds his considerable technical knowledge and wide industry experience to support the pre- and post- sales activities in the UK and Europe as the company continues to enjoy strong sales in the region.

Barnard was most recently Technical Operations Manager at the London-based On Sight, a duplication facility. While there, Barnard was responsible for building On Sight Upstairs, one of the first HD duplication centers in London. Barnard also worked within the Project Department at Channel Four. Barnard also served as the Technical Director at the London duplication facility Dubs.

"FOR-A has advanced considerably within the past year, and I'm thrilled with the new range of HD products coming out," said Barnard. "Our line of switchers and frame rate converters put us at the top level in our industry. It's exciting to be a part of this growth. I look forward to expanding the company's presence and capabilities at the technical level that our customers need."

Peter Jones, General Manager, FOR-A UK, said, "Ray is very well known in the industry, and he adds a great deal to our operation. With this new range of FOR-A products working at the highest technical level, we need to support them with the best technical expertise. Ray does just that, and we're delighted to have him on board."

Image: Ray Barnard, Engineering Manager FOR-A UK

About FOR-A
FOR-A is a major manufacturer and distributor of audio and video systems to the broadcast, postproduction and professional video markets. For more information about FOR-A's product line, visit our web site at www.for-a.com.