. Bowens... Imaging lighting technology - Brilliant, by design. Bowens International manufacture studio and location lighting as well as creative light shaping tools and accessories for professional image makers. Designed and developed in the United Kingdom, Bowens products are known by photographers and moviemakers in 140 countries worldwide. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The origins of Bowens go back more than 90 years to 1923. The company was originally founded in London as a camera repair company which by the 1950s had grown to be one of the largest in Europe. It was at this time that Bowens first started manufacturing lighting equipment for photographers. Bowens'''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' first flash bulb units were produced in 1947 and by 1950 the company started to produce the first electronic studio flash systems. Investing heavily in research and development, Bowens led the way in photographic lighting electrical and mechanical design leading to a product that would completely transform photographic studios, when in 1963 he company produced the first electronic studio flash unit with capacitors, control and flash in a single unit – the monobloc was born. Over the next three years the company became dedicated to the design and production of studio flash equipment. Bowens Sales & Service grew out of the Bowens Camera service company and in 1966 Bowens made its first appearance at Photokina showcasing its innovative products and taking the first steps towards global distribution. The Monolite 400 was introduced in 1968 and this product confirmed Bowens place as a world-leader in studio lighting design and manufacture. Since that day products such as Quad, Prolite and Esprit and more recently Gemini and Travelpak and Creo have helped to maintain Bowens position as a favourite amongst photographic professionals. From the global headquarters in south-east England, Bowens continue to design and distribute the most innovative and advanced studio lighting systems available today. The Bowens product selection is comprehensive and offers something for every photographer from amateur enthusiasts to professional commercial studios. With distribution in more than 60 countries Bowens lighting equipment is used and trusted by professionals around the world and photographers on every continent are using Bowens products in their studios. 作为全球专业摄影照明设备设计和制造的领导者，英国保荣国际公司(BOWENS International Limited) 的历史可追溯于1923年，总部位于英格兰历史最悠久的城市－ Colchester 科尔切斯特市，业务遍至世界五大洲的70多个国家，其影棚用单灯、电源箱、灯头系统、外拍旅行电箱，柔光箱及其它各种营造光效用等系列产品在全球技术和销量领先。 作为保荣国际公司(BOWENS International Limited)的全资子公司 – 保荣中国分别在上海浦东新区和苏州工业园区设有工厂，保荣上海工厂于2008年7月投产；保荣苏州工厂于2010年7月1日正式开业。 欢迎有志于与保荣中国工厂共同发展成长的实战型( Hands-On )人才加入到 BOWENS 的国际化工厂团队中来。 　　 更多有关公司及产品信息，请浏览： http://www.bowens.co.uk http://www.limelite.uk.com http://www.comodorigs.com. .