Friedrichsdorf, Germany - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Today, Maxon announced that it has completed the acquisition of the business segment of its Japanese distributor, which serves Maxon’s community and business concerns and is in Japan Established the first official office: Maxon Computer KK. In the past 10 years, TMS Corp, Maxon's Japanese representative office in Tokyo, has enjoyed a high reputation in the Maxon community. Maxon Computer KK was established to deepen this connection and to demonstrate Maxon's continued commitment to the Japanese market. Maxon also announced that Manfred Flick, the founder of TMS Corp, has been appointed as the regional director of the new subsidiary. In addition, his entire team will also become a member of the Maxon family.
TMS Corp specializes in broadcasting, industrial design, architectural design, events and exhibitions, and game development in the region, and Cinema 4D has a strong influence in these industries. Many large TV stations in Japan already rely on Cinema 4D for production, as do the design departments of many well-known industrial companies, so this acquisition is good news for these companies.
"Japan has been and will continue to be a huge growth area for Maxon." Maxon CEO David McGavran said. "The TMS team has always been a strong partner in the region. Their expertise will be a valuable asset in our efforts to expand the Redshift, Red Giant and Cinema 4D product lines in Japan and the Asia-Pacific region."
Benefits for users
Through this acquisition, Maxon aims to strengthen the support system and publicity for a large number of domestic product users, who will benefit from the regular free seminars Maxon continues to provide. In addition, the addition of Red Giant and Redshift products and the complete bundled product of Maxon One will surely provide creatives with more exciting exploration tools.
About Manfred Flick, Regional Director of Maxon KK
In 1994, Manfred founded TMS in Tokyo after working as a broadcast engineer for a German company in Japan for 8 years. At the Siggraph trade show in Los Angeles in 1998, he came to Maxon's booth, where he witnessed the popularity and potential of Cinema 4D for the first time. This opened up a valuable partnership for more than 20 years and opened the door to Japan for Maxon. For TMS, introducing new products into a highly competitive market is an exciting challenge. Through the tenacity, patience and enthusiasm of Manfred and his experienced team, Cinema 4D quickly became an indispensable tool in all design industries, and Maxon's Red Giant and Redshift product lines quickly gained the same popularity.
About Maxon
Maxon provides powerful and easy-to-use software solutions for creators engaged in 2D and 3D design, motion graphics, visual effects and visualization content. Maxon's innovative product portfolio can help artists enhance their creative process. Its product line includes the award-winning Cinema 4D suite for 3D modeling, simulation and animation technology, the diversified revolutionary editing, dynamic design and film production tools Red Giant, and the high-speed rendering solution Redshift for high-end production .
Maxon's team consists of a group of passionate and enthusiastic people who believe that they will add luster to the successful art community. From popular activities to free Cineversity educational resources, Maxon recognizes that establishing close connections with creative practitioners and promoting their professional development is an indispensable part for Maxon to grasp industry trends and better serve customers.
Maxon is part of the Nemetschek Group.
Establishment of Maxon Computer KK to Strengthen Relationship with the Japanese Market and Provide Direct Support for the Cinema 4D, Red Giant and Redshift Artistic Community (Photo: Business Wire)