Saturday, September 24, 2016

LEICA AWARD: GOLDEN PHOTOKINA NEEDLE







Dr. Andreas Kaufmann, Chairman of Leica Camera AG (second from left) was awarded the Golden Photokina Needle for his visionary commitment to his company and the photographic industry in general. "In times of change, it takes visionaries like you that give the industry, their company and also photokina a landmark and a renewed vision of the future - this is precisely the definition of vision," said Cologne Mayor Henriette Reker in her speech at the award ceremony.  "I am sure that the imaging industry will continue to meet high hopes and realize great projects in the future."

Since the early 50s the photokina needle is awarded to personalities from industry, science and politics who have rendered outstanding services to the photokina in Cologne.

Since joining Leica in 2004 Dr. Andreas Kaufmann has led the traditional optics company back to success and molded it with passion, clear vision and foresight to one of the world's most recognized German brands. The sight of the essential, long-term experience in development and production, high quality standards and continuous improvement are the basis for today's success and ​​of the company.

Its cultural claim underpins the traditional company from Wetzlar this year as "Official Photography partner photokina."  In the nearly 2,000 square foot Leica Gallery in Hall 1 they designed the impressive photography exhibition "Masters of Photography" with images of renowned international Leica photographers.

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