Shattuc Cord Specialties' Blog
Lemo Certification
Shattuc is now Certified as a LEMO Assembler of SMPTE / HDTV Cable Assemblies - Specializing in SMPTE LEMO Assemblies and Repairs
Waukegan, IL – 4/30/2015 — Shattuc, a manufacturer of cable assemblies and braided products, announced last week during NAB 2015 in Las Vegas that they have been officially certified by LEMO to build and repair LEMO SMPTE cable assemblies.
LEMO pioneered and set the standard for fiber connectors in the HDTV marketplace. They developed the 3K.93C Series connectors in the early stages of the introduction of HDTV, becoming the standard for high-definition TV. It is one of the only connectors being used worldwide that complies fully with SMPTE standards for both signal and cable. LEMO's 3K.93C connectors are the standard in national and international broadcast facilities.
"We are pleased to announce that Shattuc has been added to our list as a certified provider of assembly services for LEMO HDTV and SMPTE solutions", said Dean Pohwala, LEMO USA General Manager. "Throughout the intense certification process, Shattuc demonstrated their ability to professionally build and repair SMPTE assemblies to LEMO’s high-quality standards. We are glad to have Shattuc on the LEMO Team."
“Shattuc takes pride in its workmanship and quality. Lemo shares this same philosophy, so we are indebted in receiving this certification for our fiber lab” said Christopher Gazdic, Shattuc Director of Engineering. “The Lemo certification broadens our horizons of providing excellent product and service for our customers to the highest standards. We are delighted to be working with Lemo.”
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About Shattuc
Shattuc manufactures and distributes high quality products for a variety of industries, including the Broadcast and Pro A/V market. Offerings include bulk cable, cable assemblies (stocked and custom), tools, connectors, racks, and more!
For more information about Shattuc, please call (866) 742-8882, or visit www.shattuc.com.
About LEMO
LEMO is a global leader in the design and manufacture of precision custom connection solutions. Their high quality push-pull connectors are found in a variety of challenging application environments including medical, industrial control, test and measurement, audio-video, and telecommunications.
For more information about LEMO connectors, please call (800) 444-5366 or visit our web site at www.lemo.com. For editorial contact Julie Carlson, Marketing Communications, 707-206-3776 or jcarlson@lemo.com.
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About the author
Christopher Gazdic is the Director of Engineering at Shattuc Cord Specialties. Chris is a member of the National Systems Contractors Association and is part of the committee on the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers. Chris has extensive knowledge and history in commercial audio/visual, professional live sound engineering and television production. Before working at Shattuc, Chris played a vital role as one of the main process and product engineers at Gepco International and the General Cable Gepco Brand. Chris didn’t start his broadcast career at Gepco though, while attending Columbia College Chicago for Audio Arts and Acoustics, Chris freelanced on the side for various major networks, studios and mobile production companies. One of the jobs resulted in a certificate of appreciation from the White House Communications Agency. Chris continues to freelance on the side for various productions and also co-owns a small live sound company.