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Fujifilm Unveils Eagerly Anticipated Tilt-Shift Lenses for its GFX System of Mirrorless Digital Cameras

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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VALHALLA, N.Y., Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FUJIFILM North America Corporation today announced the launch of two highly anticipated tilt-shift lenses for its GFX System of mirrorless digital cameras FUJINON GF30mmF5.6 T/S lens (GF30mmF5.6 T/S) and FUJINON Lens GF110mmF5.6 T/S Macro lens (GF110mmF5.6 T/S Macro).

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  • VALHALLA, N.Y., Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FUJIFILM North America Corporation today announced the launch of two highly anticipated tilt-shift lenses for its GFX System of mirrorless digital cameras FUJINON GF30mmF5.6 T/S lens (GF30mmF5.6 T/S) and FUJINON Lens GF110mmF5.6 T/S Macro lens (GF110mmF5.6 T/S Macro).
  • These new lenses, designed for GFX System’s 55mm large-format sensor [1] , cater to the demands of professional photographers that need the ability to adjust for parallax, distortion, and focus.
  • “The introduction of tilt shift lenses for GFX System opens doors for architectural, product, and commercial photographers to use a native G Mount lens for the first time with their GFX System cameras,” said Victor Ha, vice president, Electronic Imaging and Optical Devices Divisions, FUJIFILM North America Corporation.
  • GF30mmF5.6 T/S consists of 16 lens elements in 11 groups, including 3 aspherical elements,2 extra-low dispersion (ED) elements and 1 Super ED element.

Fujifilm Bolsters its Flagship Camera Lineup with Launch of FUJIFILM GFX100 II Mirrorless Digital Camera

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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VALHALLA, N.Y., Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FUJIFILM North America Corporation today announced the introduction of FUJIFILM GFX100 II digital camera (GFX100 II), a new flagship addition to the GFX System’s family of mirrorless digital cameras.

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  • VALHALLA, N.Y., Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FUJIFILM North America Corporation today announced the introduction of FUJIFILM GFX100 II digital camera (GFX100 II), a new flagship addition to the GFX System’s family of mirrorless digital cameras.
  • “GFX100 II is another incredible design and engineering feat for Fujifilm.
  • GFX100 II is expected to be available in early fall 2023 at a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $7,499.95 USD and $10,124.99 CDN.
  • The pricing for the optional accessories is expected to be as follows:
    For more information on FUJIFILM GFX100 II, please visit https://fujifilm-x.com/en-us/products/cameras/gfx100-ii/ .

KKR Increases Investment in USI Insurance Services

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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VALHALLA, N.Y., Sept. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- USI Insurance Services (“USI” or the “Company”), a leader in risk management, employee benefits and retirement consulting, today announced that existing shareholder KKR is making a new equity investment of more than $1 billion in the Company.

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  • VALHALLA, N.Y., Sept. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- USI Insurance Services (“USI” or the “Company”), a leader in risk management, employee benefits and retirement consulting, today announced that existing shareholder KKR is making a new equity investment of more than $1 billion in the Company.
  • KKR and CDPQ acquired USI in 2017 in partnership with USI’s management and employees.
  • The USI team has more than doubled in size to over 10,000 team members across more than 200 offices.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, KKR and USI will purchase shares of USI held by CDPQ and certain other investors; more than 50% of the shares held by CDPQ will be purchased in the transaction.

Fujifilm Introduces FUJINON Duvo™ HZK24-300mm Portable PL Mount Zoom Lens

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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VALHALLA, N.Y., Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Optical Devices Division (“Fujifilm”) announces the introduction of the FUJINON Duvo™ [1] HZK24-300mm Portable PL Mount Zoom Lens (“Duvo 24-300mm”), a dual format lens supporting two types of large-image sensors [2] , specializing in shallow depth-of-field and beautiful bokeh.

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  • VALHALLA, N.Y., Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Optical Devices Division (“Fujifilm”) announces the introduction of the FUJINON Duvo™ [1] HZK24-300mm Portable PL Mount Zoom Lens (“Duvo 24-300mm”), a dual format lens supporting two types of large-image sensors [2] , specializing in shallow depth-of-field and beautiful bokeh.
  • Complementing Fujifilm’s Duvo™ HZK25-1000mm F2.8-F5.0 PL Mount Cinema Box Lens (“Duvo 25-1000mm”) — Fujifilm’s first Duvo Series lens — Duvo Portable 24-300mm delivers 12.5x zoom, covering 24-300mm, a focal range that is frequently used on set.
  • It enables the recording of lens metadata (focus, zoom, and iris position), as well as of lens distortion and shading corrections.
  • Duvo 24-300mm is currently expected to be available in the U.S. market in the spring of 2024 but will be previewed at IBC 2023 in Amsterdam, Netherlands from September 15 to 18, 2023 along with Fujifilm’s third Duvo Series lens, a wide portable zoom lens covering a focal length of 14-100mm.For more information on the Duvo 24-300mm PL Mount Zoom Lens, please visit https://fujinon.com/duvo .

FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies Announces New Strategic, Customer-Focused Business Structure

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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“We are confident this new structure will help to advance our customers’ goals while also creating new, exciting opportunities for growth,” said Toshi Iida, corporate vice president of FUJIFILM Corporation and chairman of FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies.

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  • “We are confident this new structure will help to advance our customers’ goals while also creating new, exciting opportunities for growth,” said Toshi Iida, corporate vice president of FUJIFILM Corporation and chairman of FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies.
  • Bilenberg joined FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies in 2019 as site head for the company’s expansion project in Holly Springs.
  • Prior to joining FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, Madsen worked at Novo Nordisk for more than 15 years in various leadership roles, most recently as global project director.
  • Kingsbury will join FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies effective September 4, 2023.

Fujifilm Launches New MRI System, ECHELON Synergy with Deep Learning Reconstruction Technology

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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The system employs Synergy DLR, Fujifilm’s proprietary Deep Learning Reconstruction (DLR) technology powered by artificial intelligence (AI), to enhance the sharpness of images and acquire scans faster, contributing to higher throughput, image quality and patient satisfaction.

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  • The system employs Synergy DLR, Fujifilm’s proprietary Deep Learning Reconstruction (DLR) technology powered by artificial intelligence (AI), to enhance the sharpness of images and acquire scans faster, contributing to higher throughput, image quality and patient satisfaction.
  • “ECHELON Synergy is designed to facilitate optimal comfort and help alleviate anxiety with its large bore and wide patient table.
  • Designed to enhance patient comfort, ECHELON Synergy features a wide, 70 centimeter-wide bore and 62 centimeter-wide table accommodating patients up to 550 pounds.
  • For more information about the ECHELON Synergy MRI system, please visit the product page.

USI Recognized as a Top Insurance Employer by Insurance Business America for the Sixth Consecutive Year

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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VALHALLA, N.Y., Aug. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- USI Insurance Services (“USI”), a world leader in risk management, employee benefit and retirement consulting, has been recognized as a “Top Insurance Employer” for the sixth consecutive year by Insurance Business America (IBA).

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  • VALHALLA, N.Y., Aug. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- USI Insurance Services (“USI”), a world leader in risk management, employee benefit and retirement consulting, has been recognized as a “Top Insurance Employer” for the sixth consecutive year by Insurance Business America (IBA).
  • Now in its sixth year, IBA’s annual Top Insurance Employer program recognizes leading U.S. insurance organizations based on a series of employee satisfaction metrics, including benefits, compensation, culture, employee development and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
  • Commenting on the announcement, Michael Sicard, chairman and chief executive officer for USI, stated: “We are honored to once again be recognized among Insurance Business America’s leading insurance industry employers for the sixth consecutive year.
  • Company results are distributed across four categories based on the number of employees and overall employee satisfaction scores.

Celebrating the Art of Creative Storytelling on World Photography Day, Fujifilm Announces its Create With Us Event in Seattle

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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A free, must-attend hands-on event for anyone interested in photography, cinematography, or the arts, Create With Us will be a curated, dynamic public event that will showcase the power of image and video making from an emerging generation of image makers and content creators.

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  • A free, must-attend hands-on event for anyone interested in photography, cinematography, or the arts, Create With Us will be a curated, dynamic public event that will showcase the power of image and video making from an emerging generation of image makers and content creators.
  • A variety of networking events will occur onsite for creators to make new connections and strengthen current ones.
  • Local photo retailers Glazer’s and Kenmore Camera will be represented onsite at the Create With Us event to answer questions about the latest Fujifilm camera and lens gear.
  • Also onsite will be representatives from a variety of companies that collaborate with Fujifilm on hardware, software, and accessories that enhance the creative process for users.

Fujifilm Releases D-EVO Suite OTCx, a Next-Generation Overhead Tube Digital Radiographic Suite

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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The overhead tube crane system is designed to deliver consistent, efficient and comfortable patient exams, enhance technologist’s workflow, deliver clinical confidence, and help to keep imaging departments running smoothly.

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  • The overhead tube crane system is designed to deliver consistent, efficient and comfortable patient exams, enhance technologist’s workflow, deliver clinical confidence, and help to keep imaging departments running smoothly.
  • Radiologists and X-ray technologists are required to manage increasingly demanding caseloads while facing challenges from long hours and repetitive heavy lifting.
  • The system is a versatile, digital radiographic X-ray suite powered by Fujifilm’s latest FDR D-EVO III high-resolution, high sensitivity ultra-lightweight, glass-free detectors coupled with Dynamic Visualization , the company’s intelligent image processing.
  • “At Fujifilm, we are committed to providing our customers with meaningful technologies that prioritize delivering the best possible patient care.

Fujifilm Appoints Lars Petersen as President & CEO of FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, leading Global Bio CDMO

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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TOKYO, June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FUJIFILM Corporation (President and CEO, Representative Director: Teiichi Goto) today announced that the company has appointed Lars Petersen as the new president and chief executive officer (CEO) of FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, effective immediately.

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  • TOKYO, June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FUJIFILM Corporation (President and CEO, Representative Director: Teiichi Goto) today announced that the company has appointed Lars Petersen as the new president and chief executive officer (CEO) of FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, effective immediately.
  • Petersen succeeds Martin Meeson who has served as FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies president and CEO since 2020.
  • Petersen has over 30 years of operational and leadership experience in life sciences and biopharmaceuticals.
  • Going forward, Fujifilm will continue to contribute to the healthcare industry by providing a stable supply of high quality biopharmaceuticals.