Brazil. Merlin Distributor signed an agreement with Tamron, becoming its business partner throughout Brazil. From this announcement, it will continue with the marketing of its products to all Brazilian customers of the brand but now as an Authorized Seller, also being able to resell all the manufacturer's products to verticals such as government, corporations or other commercial retailers within the country.
Mr. Katsuyuki Miyagishi, Senior Mgr. Bus. Tamron Americas' Development Photo Imaging Planning & Administration Photo Imaging: "We are excited to work with an industry-leading company like Merlin Distributor. Tamron has contributed to the industry and photographers, from beginners to professionals, by providing unique and high-quality products. Our goal is to offer a reliable option and enrich the photographic experience of Brazilian professionals. I am confident that Merlin Distributor and Tamron can achieve this together."
Miyagishi has vast experience in the imaging market, since 2009 he started working in the international sales department at Tamron HQ (Tamron Japan), and then joined Tamron Americas in 2014 and oversaw the entire business in the photo imaging area.
Looking at the Tamron product line, Miyagishi highlighted the ones that are best suited to the Latin American market: "While we have a wide variety of products for photographers of all levels, the 17-70mm F/2.8 Di II-A VC RXD is a very versatile and fast standard zoom lens for APS-C photographers. Also very popular among content creators due to its fast aperture and adaptable focal length is our 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD which is undoubtedly a game-changer in the industry as it offers a unique and versatile focal length, fast aperture from F2 and exceptional image quality that promises an unparalleled experience for photographers and videographers alike. In addition, the second generation of the 'legendary' 28-75mm F/2.8 also has the constant support of a wide variety of users."
Edson Marion, CEO of Merlin Distributor, says: "Tamron is a brand that is very positioned in the country for both photographers and videographers. Its image quality and the excellent price it has in the market, allows it to be the focus of any top-of-the-line camera brand, greatly enhancing the images that can be captured. Our company is very pleased with this recognition of the important work we have been carrying out in the country, to continue developing together with an eye on the future of the entire Brazilian professional and semi-professional market."
"Merlin Distributor is a growing company with established sales, marketing and service capabilities. In addition to being an excellent company, they offer a full line of photography and video products; therefore, I am convinced that partnering with them can significantly improve the experience of our consumers," added Miyagishi.
Finally, and aware of the multiplicity of options in the lens market for the industry, Miyagishi himself defined the main attributes for which users choose the brand: "Our quality is exceptional; In addition, we have unique products and affordable prices. These are the key benefits that consumers can see and expect from Tamron," he concluded.
