Delivering services to the photographic and imaging industry in the United Kingdom

The Photo Imaging Council




 The Photo Imaging Council, or PIC, represents a wide spectrum of companies on the supply side of the photo-imaging sector based in the UK.   This is an industry worth an estimated £4 billion to the British economy.

There are around 110 leading manufacturers, importers, exporters and photo waste companies. Several of the major trade and professional organisations are also affiliated to the organisation.  PIC interests’ range across cameras, film, memory cards, photo printers, chemicals, minilabs, accessories, specialist services and professional photography.

PIC is committed to improving the environment in which our members do business, promoting their interests through lobbying and supplying value added services. Membership provides access to industry information and market trends, networking and business opportunities and other services.
PIC has close ties with many counterpart associations worldwide.

  Contact Information

Photo Imaging Council (also trading as PIC)
Registered Office: Orbital House, 85 Croydon Road, Caterham, Surrey CR3 6PD, UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1883 334497 Fax: +44 (0) 1883 334490

Email: pic@admin.co.uk

The Photo Imaging Council is a company registered in England and Wales with a company number 04377187.  VAT number 243 3855 60.

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Photo Imaging Council - PIC
The British Photographic and Imaging Association

 

Photo Imaging Council, PIC are an association for cameras, photo and imaging, manufacturers of photo equipment, memory card suppliers, brands of photo printers, organisation for imaging, trade association for film, PIC Compliance Scheme, Coppice, camera recycling, photo processing code of practice, guide to imaging. Photo equipmentr manufacturers who specialise in digital and film cameras in the imaging industry. We look at brands of printers - canon, epson, kodak etc.

Photo Imaging Council - The British photographic and imaging industry. Digital cameras, specialist services, photo labs, professional photography.

The Photo Imaging Council are the complete guide to product ranges, from cameras to film, digital imaging, video, photo accessories. Everything you need for photography and digital picture taking.



 The Photo Imaging Council, or PIC, represents a wide spectrum of companies on the supply side of the photo-imaging sector based in the UK.   This is an industry worth an estimated £4 billion to the British economy.

There are around 110 leading manufacturers, importers, exporters and photo waste companies. Several of the major trade and professional organisations are also affiliated to the organisation.  PIC interests’ range across cameras, film, memory cards, photo printers, chemicals, minilabs, accessories, specialist services and professional photography.

PIC is committed to improving the environment in which our members do business, promoting their interests through lobbying and supplying value added services. Membership provides access to industry information and market trends, networking and business opportunities and other services.
PIC has close ties with many counterpart associations worldwide.


The purpose of the BPIA, formed in 1952, is to promote and stimulate the long term growth and prosperity of the photographic and imaging industry in the UK.

It is the lead organisation concerned with marketing and technical information for photographic and imaging hardware and related goods.

The Association:

Provides a forum for member companies to hold general disscussions on subjects of common interest such as the state of trade, product distribution and exhibitions.

Aims to develop the interests of the general public in all aspects of photography and imaging by raising the profile of the industry through generic activities including a student award.

Provides general statistical and other survey services to assist members in the efficient running of their business.

Represents the interests of the membership and the industry to ifluence legislators, decision makers and opinion formers. The Association liaises with other organisations as needed to improve its effectiveness.

Epson, Ferrania Technologies, Fujifilm, Hama, Hasselblad, Hewlett Packard, Imagedata, Kentmere, Konica Minolta, Leica, Lowepro, Nikon, Olympus, Praktica, Pentax, Remondis, Ricoh, Sony, Silver Lining, Samsung, Sigma, Swains, Noritsu, Shot2go, Technotape, Casio, Agfa Canon, Drytac,

 

 

Last Updated - 14.11.06

Contact Information

Secretary: Pam Hyde, British Photographic & Imaging Association, Ambassador House, Brigstock Road,
Thornton Heath CR7 7JG, Tel 020 8665 6181 Fax 020 8665 6447

Email: bpia@admin.co.uk

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