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Global HD cable supplier opens a new office at MediaCityUK
Argosy, a leading international distributor of HD broadcast cables and studio infrastructure products, has become the latest company to open an office within The Pie Factory, MediaCityUK.
Established in 1984, Argosy has branches across the world and is renowned as a ‘one-stop- shop’ for end users and system integrators.
Specialising primarily within the broadcast and media industries, Argosy will stock and supply a range of HD infrastructure products including a collection of video, audio and power cables within their new warehouse facility at The Pie Factory.
Bob Clark, Sales Director at Argosy said, “We are happy to be opening a new facility at MediaCityUK, as it plays an increasingly important role within the growth of the UK’s television and broadcast industry. By supplying locally held stock at The Pie Factory, we will provide an enhanced service and support to existing and new customers throughout the region”.
Stephen Wild, Director of Real Estate for MediaCityUK “We are delighted to welcome Argosy to the ever growing community here at the PieFactory, MediaCityUK. They join a great blend of creative companies and we believe they will be a great addition to the thriving media hub we’re creating here on Salford Quays”.
Formerly a food production line, The Pie Factory was created in 2007 by MediaCityUK developers Peel Media and now accommodates three sound stages ranging from 3,000sq ft to 6,800 sq ft and a choice of office accommodation. It also incorporates a costume department, make-up rooms, dressing rooms and green rooms together with 24/7 security and parking.
Argosy join twenty-five other media-related companies at the now fully occupied Pie Factory.
The Pie Factory and MediaCityUK sponsor the under-17s Swinton football club and we’re glad to hear they’ve made it into the semi-finals. Well done!
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Peel Media announced today that Andy Waters is to join the MediaCityUK senior management team as Head of Studios.
Andy is one of a team of Resource Managers currently responsible for delivering business for BBC Studios and Post Production. His 20 years of experience has been concentrated in the TV studio environment, having started his career at Limehouse Studios before moving to the BBC.
He has enormous experience in working with many of the country’s leading independent production companies, BBC Entertainment and ITV Studios. Throughout this time, Andy has been supporting programme makers in making some of the largest and most complex of studio productions.
Sinead Greenaway, chief executive of Peel Media, said today: “We’re delighted that Andy Waters is joining us as Head of Studios. This is a key appointment for MediaCityUK and Andy’s vast experience at both the BBC and with the commercial sector, will be a great asset to our team as we move towards studio operational mode by the end of 2010.”
Andy Waters said on his appointment: “I’m excited to be involved in this fantastic opportunity to create a 21st century studio facility at Salford Quays where content producers can make their shows the best they can possibly be. I’m looking forward to working at MediaCityUK, an innovative and vibrant hub, where programmes will be at the heart of what we do.”
The Studios at MediaCityUK
Owned and operated by Peel Media, the studio block will include seven high definition television studios, two audio studios (one dedicated to the BBC Philharmonic), and a technical block featuring: fully equipped sound and vision control rooms; core post facilities; CTA (central technical area); dressing rooms; make-up rooms; workshops; set storage; and green rooms.
Breakdown of studio sizes:
- Studio 1, ground floor: 7,646 sq ft (710.3 sq m)
- Studio 2, ground floor: 4,550 sq ft (422.7 sq m)
- Studio 3, ground floor: 6,283 sq ft (583.7 sq m)
- Studio 4, first floor: 1,615 sq ft (150 sq m)
- Studio 5, first floor: 983 sq ft (91.3 sq m)
- Studio 6, ground floor: 12,543 sq ft (1,165.3 sq m)
- Studio 7, first floor: 983 sq ft (91.3 sq m)
- Philharmonic studio, ground floor: 6,339 sq ft (588.9 sq m)
- Multi-purpose audio studio: 1,850 sq ft (171.9 sq m)
The studio block will also house the Open Centre – a split level reception area featuring a bar, cafés and an information point. In addition, productions are ongoing at The Pie Factory, next door to the main development. The Pie Factory, owned by Peel Media, celebrated its third birthday in January and is already home to twenty businesses offering an array of services from camera and lighting hire to casting, design and IT solutions.
Phase one of MediaCityUK is scheduled for completion in 2011, when BBC North establishes its new headquarters and the University of Salford opens a new higher education centre.
The Pie Factory, 101 Broadway, Salford, Manchester, M50 2EQ. T: 0161 660 3600
