Established in 1946, Photomec is the international market leader in the design and manufacture of photo-processing systems. The company provides a comprehensive range of products for all professional processing needs: from simple, robust lift-and-transfer processors to the equipping of a full-service motion-picture film-laboratory. Photomec's reputation for innovative design, manufacturing quality, and the proven reliability of its machines has not gone unnoticed. The BKSTS has awarded a Fellowship for research and invention in cinematography laboratory disciplines and a Charles Parkhouse award for a significant contribution in laboratory practices (particularly the handling of modern film emulsions).
Photomec’s product range includes motion picture film processors, film-handling systems, silver recovery systems, densitometers, lift-and-transfer film processors, leader-band paper processors, colour and black & white printers, microfilm processors for document & security purposes, X-ray and radiation monitoring film processing machines, and special purpose printers for fingerprint-lift duplication and other forensic applications.
Photomec is regarded as a leading force in each of the specialised areas of applied engineering in which it is involved. This is a record the company intends to maintain.
Photomec's success is founded on the following principles:
- Listen to the customer
- Satisfy the customer’s requirements by applying the company’s technical expertise and experience
- Continually evolve products in line with the customer’s changing needs and advances in technology
- Deliver with every product the highest possible level of technical service and support
