FOR-A expands UK engineering operations

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.”