1 May 2008
Albion Associates to open satellite studio in Vietnam
High Point Quality Photography Without Leaving Vietnam
HIGH POINT, N.C., MAY, 1, 2008—On May 1, 2008, Albion Associates opened a satellite studio in Saigon, Vietnam. The studio is centrally located to the majority of the area’s furniture factories, allowing for easy access. Albion has the capabilities to photograph products on-site at showrooms, factories or in their Vietnam studio. Images can be digitally placed into empty digital sets selected by the design department located in High Point, NC., giving manufacturers a High Point quality image 4-12 weeks ahead of normal US production times.
“The satellite studio will eliminate much of the cost and damage associated with conventional studio shoots. This will allow manufacturer’s new product to get to the market faster, but still maintain the caliber and color management previously available only in High Point”, said Miles Barefoot, Albion’s president. The company will be expanding their satellite offices to include China by late 2008.
The need to develop a satellite studio will supplement Albion’s business in the United States. Albion has recognized the need for a facility in Asia since the majority of furniture is manufactured overseas. The company has experienced no lay-offs in the US due to this expansion.
“We focus on our core strengths to bring value and excellence to our clients. Albion has the resources our clients depend on to build their brands and meet their sales and marketing objectives on time and on budget” Barefoot said.
“This program is just another extension of our commitment to better serve clients”, concluded David Dickerson, Albion’s vice-president.
Albion Associates provides studio and location photography, graphic design, digital imaging, printing and website design for manufacturers and retailers including many in the home furnishings industry. The company has 18 years of experience, over 110,000 square feet of studio space, and provides the most advanced digital hardware and software applications in the industry. It’s US headquarters and studio is located in High Point, N.C.
If you’d like more information about this program, or Albion’s services, please call your account executive or Miles Barefoot at 336.883.8028 or e-mail Miles at mbarefoot@albionassociates.net