Press Releases: Latest News

8 Dec 2005

Snell & Wilcox Kahuna Adds to 2005 Honors, Winning Best Product Award at Broadcast Madrid Show
Producci0n Profesional names multiformat SD/HD Kahuna production switcher best product for live production and transmission

6 Dec 2005

MBC Korea Takes Control of HD Transition With Snell & Wilcox IQ Modular Installations in 10 More Cities

2 Dec 2005

Germany's First Free-to-Air HD Broadcaster Selects Snell & Wilcox Ukon Universal Conversion Platform
Ukon provides efficient and versatile conversion capabilities that enable migration of German broadcast and post firms into HD

30 Nov 2005

Turner Entertainment Standardizes on Snell & Wilcox MEMPHIS Encoders for HD Content Mastering and Archiving
Advanced MPEG-2 Compression Technology Enables Cost-Effective SD and HD Network Distribution with High Picture Quality and Seamless Server Integration

23 Nov 2005

Betanews Upgrades OB Van to HD with Second Snell & Wilcox Kahuna Multiformat Production Switcher
Kahuna Enables Gradual, Cost-Effective Transition to Mobile HD Production

9 Nov 2005

Snell & Wilcox Mach1 Trade-In Program Offers Affordable, High-Quality Motion-Compensated Conversion
Mach1 Delivers Unparalleled Quality and Flexibility Compared With Similarly Priced Standards Conversion Solutions

9 Nov 2005

Snell & Wilcox Appoints Jonathan Goldstein as Americas President

27 Oct 2005

Snell & Wilcox Takes Frost & Sullivan Award for Technology Leadership With Kahuna SD/HD Production Switcher
Frost & Sullivan honors innovative technology, refinement, performance of Kahuna system

18 Oct 2005

KLRN-TV Takes Control of Its DTV Transition by Selecting Snell & Wilcox Kahuna Switcher for Migration to HDTV
Kahuna Multiformat SD/HD Production Switcher Allows San Antonio PBS Station to Mount Cost-Effective and Controlled Advance to Future

10 Oct 2005

Snell & Wilcox Ukon Becomes Industry Standard for Flexible Format Conversion

28 Sep 2005

Snell & Wilcox MXF Express Captures IEE Innovation in Engineering Award for Information Technology

26 Sep 2005

Devlin Video Expands Standards Conversion Capabilities With Snell & Wilcox Alchemist Platinum Ph.C
HD capabilities of Alchemist Platinum Ph.C converter enables leading post house to expand HD work in broadcast and DVD markets

22 Sep 2005

KBS Korea Selects Snell & Wilcox Standards Converters for Incoming International Feeds

19 Sep 2005

KEYC-TV Takes Control of Transition to HD With Snell & Wilcox Kahuna SD/HD Production Switcher

7 Sep 2005

BIRTV Grand Award for Video Goes to Snell & Wilcox Kahuna SD/HD Production Switcher

4 Sep 2005

PESA and Snell & Wilcox Link Leading Routing and Production Switchers for Dramatic Workflow Gains
New interface enables direct access to all Cheetah router sources from Kahuna SD/HD production switcher control surface

25 Aug 2005

Snell & Wilcox Strengthens Presence in China With Appointment of New Regional Head, Kevin Chen

22 Aug 2005

Snell & Wilcox showcases future proof studio solutions at BIRTV 2005

10 Aug 2005

Snell & Wilcox Brings Free Kahuna Production Switcher Training To Technical Directors Across the U.S.

8 Aug 2005

Looking to Future-Proof HD Transition, TWI Signs On for Third Alchemist Platinum Ph.C Standards Converter
Alchemist Platinum Ph.C enables conversion from 625/50 to 60-Hz HD standards in a single-step process, preserving resolution and quality

20 Jul 2005

LMG Relies on Snell & Wilcox Kahuna to Build World's First Multi-Format HD Truck-in-a-Box

19 Jul 2005

ABC Choose Snell & Wilcox

17 Jun 2005

Snell & Wilcox Announces Changes to Marketing Strategy
"Shake up" of European marketing strategy includes withdrawal from 2005 IBC exhibition and increased spending on localized customer-focused activities

23 May 2005

Snell & Wilcox showcases future proof studio solutions at Broadcast Asia 2005

19 May 2005

Metro Broadcast Boosts HD Capability With Snell & Wilcox Ukon Universal Conversion Platform

17 May 2005

Snell & Wilcox Demonstrates Seamless SD/HD Integration at KOBA 2005

10 May 2005

Neon Broadcast's New HD Mobile Unit Features UK's First Kahuna Multi-Format Switcher

5 May 2005

Henninger Delivers High-Quality HD Onlines With Snell & Wilcox Ukon Conversion Platform

3 May 2005

JCA TV Facilities Bring New Life to the Filmation Cartoon Classics With Snell & Wilcox Archangel Ph.C

28 Apr 2005

Snell & Wilcox Kahuna Sweeps Honors at NAB2005, Capturing Four Best-of-Show Awards
Kahuna multiformat production switcher recognized for enabling broadcasters to cost-effectively take control of transition to HDTV

26 Apr 2005

Asian Broadcasters Embrace Kahuna Multi-format Switcher

NAB 2005

Snell & Wilcox and Omneon Video Networks Integrate Mastering and Server Offerings to Provide Best-of-Breed Playout Solution

NAB 2005

MXF: Snell & Wilcox Explains It All For You in New MXF Explained DVD
MXF Expert Bruce Devlin Hosts New DVD and NAB-HD Panel "Achieving Interoperability in an IT-Based Broadcast Facility"

NAB 2005

Snell & Wilcox Reports Impressive Order Book for New Kahuna Production Switcher in Advance of its NAB Debut
Unique Multiformat SD/HD Production Switcher Enables Industry To Take Control of HDTV Transition

NAB 2005

With Kahuna Care, Snell & Wilcox Launches New Gold Standard of Customer Support for Industry's First SD/HD Production Switcher

NAB 2005

Scripps Station WCPO-TV in Cincinnati Takes Control of Transition to Digital with Snell & Wilcox IQ Modular

NAB 2005

New ASTEROID Open Standards Ingest System for Archives Delivers Quality, Functionality, and Ease of Use to Content Owners Looking to Monetize Media Assets
Based on Multiple-Award-Winning Snell & Wilcox Technologies, New Systems Facilitate Creation of MXF-Based Content Libraries

NAB 2005

New Snell & Wilcox MEMPHIS Encoder Gives Broadcasters Future-Proof, Upgradeable Solution for HD Playout Applications
New Ph.C-Based Encoder System Delivers Superior Compression to Popular Playout Servers and Is Cornerstone of Cost-Effective Migration Path Toward Open-Standards HD and File-Based Environments

14 Apr 2005

Snell & Wilcox Strengthens Presence in Northeast U.S. and Canada With Two Key Sales and Marketing Appointments

14 Apr 2005

New Range of Ultra-Compact Standards Converters and Synchronizers Set New Industry Price-Performance Benchmark
New Standalone Snell & Wilcox Units Occupy Just 1/2 RU, Small Enough to Pack and Go in ENG Flyaway Kits

12 Apr 2005

Multi-Format Kahuna Production Switcher Takes Center Stage at NAB HD Model TV Station

7 Apr 2005

MCOT launches fully digitised network with Snell & Wilcox IQ Modular Infrastructure

30 Mar 2005

London's 10th Planet Selects Snell & Wilcox Alchemist Ph.C Standards Conversion for DVD Authoring and Duplication

29 Mar 2005

Beijing Television Expands Digital Infrastructure With Snell & Wilcox IQ Modular

3 Mar 2005

Thought Equity Uses Snell & Wilcox Archangel Ph.C® to Renew Valuable Footage for Licensing

28 Feb 2005

Chinese Public To Access National Broadcaster's Archive In Digital Format
CCTV restores 30-year Archive With Snell & Wilcox Archangel Ph.C Restoration System

24 Feb 2005

Snell & Wilcox Adds Powerful HDTV Flexibility to IQ Modular Broadcast Infrastructure at NAB2005

17 Feb 2005

Snell & Wilcox Kahuna, World's Most Advanced Production Switcher, Makes NAB2005 Debut
First production switcher with simultaneous SD and HD operation combines breakthrough capabilities with smaller size, weight, and power consumption

10 Feb 2005

Snell & Wilcox Puts Broadcasters in Control of Transition to HDTV at NAB2005

28 Jan 2005

Snell & Wilcox assists transfer to digital with new products at CABSAT 2005

13 Jan 2005

Shooters Post & Transfer Targets Noise and Grain With New Snell & Wilcox Niagra HD System

5 Jan 2005

Jiangsu Television manages six independent channels with Snell & Wilcox digital infrastructure

4 Jan 2005

Euroson Launches New Digital Mobile Unit With Switching, Synchronizer, Infrastructure Solutions From Snell & Wilcox

4 Jan 2005

Euroson met en service un nouvel ensemble numÉrique mobile avec mÉlangeur, synchroniseur et produits d'infrastructure Snell & Wilcox