About PEC
PEC history
The current management took over the company in 1991.
PEC still retains an interest in the film industry as a major supplier of film consumables including PEC splicing tape, CIR splicers as well as servicing film equipment.
However, today, the business focuses on digital and analogue video equipment, computer editing systems, broadcast studio design, studio integration, studio automation and networking.
Throughout its history, PEC has been situated in London’s Soho which has always been – and remains – the heart of the motion picture industry. The company's modern offices and showrooms remain to this day in Dean Street, which is centrally located in London's West End.
Place in the market
PEC has more than 5000 account customers worldwide, taking in large broadcast companies and small production units, individual cameramen and sound technicians. The services PEC provides range from supplying consumable items such as video tape and video equipment, as well as carrying out repairs and maintenance, studio design and integration.
Showrooms in London and Africa
PEC is expanding overseas and a new showroom and distribution outlet will shortly open in Accra to serve the West African market. PEC has a wide market base in Africa and has undertaken some major broadcasting projects. Customers include the Nigerian Television Authority, Ghana Broadcast Corporation and Silverbird Studios. At present PEC is also working with ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) to develop a satellite news broadcasting network for the 15 member states.
Divisions
Broadly, PEC comprises five main divisions:
1) Retail, including counter and e-commerce sales
PEC has an over-the-counter trade sales facility and will shortly offer an e-commerce operation to extend the service. Typically, products include:
Video tapes
Discs
Computer peripherals
Film consumables
PEC stocks more than 2000 products available for immediate despatch both within the UK and worldwide.
2) Dealer/Distributor
PEC is an authorised distributor/dealer for the major video equipment manufacturers: Sony, JVC, Panasonic, Canon, Sennheiser, Fujinon and Vinten. The product range includes:
Video equipment
Cameras
VTRs
Lighting
Studio
ENG
Camera support
Tripods
Steadycams
Editing systems
Sony
Canopus
3) Engineering
Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA), a leading international certification body, has approved PEC Video Ltd Engineering Division to international quality standard ISO9001:2000. The Division undertakes repair and maintenance of both video and film equipment.
4) Hire
A wide selection of professional equipment is available for daily, weekly or longer-term hire, to suit customers' needs.
5) Installation/Integration
PEC will design, integrate and install audio/video broadcasting systems on time and to budget. PEC will document and maintain sophisticated audio/video systems over a wide variety of applications including broadcast, production and corporate AV/IT. Using products from proven vendors in many disciplines. Working closely with trade partners such as Sony, JVC and Panasonic enables PEC to keep up with fast-moving developments in the broadcast industry.
PEC’s strengths:
System design and engineering
Equipment specification and procurement
Quality assurance
Detailed documentation
System training
PEC’s work flow:
Prepare costed initial design for approval
Assess new uses for existing equipment
Draw up implementation plans
Suggest an equipment list based on preliminary design
Refine design per customer specification
Procure equipment
Pre-build system at PEC or build on site (as appropriate)
Install system and equipment at customer location
Power up and test installation
Operator and engineer training
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