Atsushi Yoneda Named President, Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc.; Yasuo ``George'' Tanaka Becomes Chairman.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers VALHALLA Valhalla or Walhalla (both: vălhäl`ə, –hăl`ə), in Norse mythology, Odin's hall for slain heroes. This martial paradise was one of the most beautiful halls of Asgard. , N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 1, 2004 Fuji Fuji (f  `jē), city (1990 pop. 222,490), Shizuoka prefecture, S central Honshu, Japan, on Suruga Bay. Photo Film Co., Ltd. announced today in Tokyo Tokyo (tō`kēō), city (1990 pop. 8,163,573), capital of Japan and of Tokyo prefecture, E central Honshu, at the head of Tokyo Bay. that Atsushi Yoneda has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. He succeeds Yasuo "George" Tanaka, who has been appointed Chairman, a new position. Tanaka has led the company since 1998. Yoneda was appointed Executive Vice President of the company in 2001 and Senior Executive Vice President in 2003. He also served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Enovation Graphic Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. that distributes equipment, consumables and technical services to the graphic communications industry communications industry, broadly defined, the business of conveying information. Although communication by means of symbols and gestures dates to the beginning of human history, the term generally refers to mass communications. . "Fujifilm USA has grown and prospered during a period of great change under George Tanaka's leadership," said Yoneda. "He has strengthened our organization while successfully marketing new digital products and technologies to the various industries we serve. At the same time, he has reinforced our company's commitment to those industries, to our customers, to our employees and to our communities, and I share in his commitment to these important constituencies." "Atsushi Yoneda has great leadership qualities and a wealth of experience and he has contributed much to our company," noted Tanaka. "I look forward to working closely with him as we lead our company to even greater levels of success." Tanaka joined Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd., Fujifilm USA's parent company, in 1963 and serves on the Board of Directors as Senior Vice President, Representative Director. Yoneda joined the parent company in 1965 and serves as a Corporate Vice President. Both executives are married with grown children and live in Westchester County, NY. About Fujifilm Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. is a subsidiary of Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. and delivers technology solutions to meet the imaging and information needs of retailers, consumers, professionals and business customers. As a global leader in digital imaging, Fujifilm pioneered the development of digital X-ray X-ray Electromagnetic radiation of extremely short wavelength (100 nanometres to 0.001 nanometre) produced by the deceleration of charged particles or the transitions of electrons in atoms. systems, and today is the leader in digital minilab systems. The company was ranked in the top ten for U.S. patents granted during the last decade, employs 72,500 people worldwide and in the year ending March 31, 2003, had global revenues of more than $20 billion. In the U.S., Fujifilm employs over 10,000 people. The company is a leader in delivering high quality, easy-to-use imaging and information solutions in the following categories: Digital Imaging Systems, Recording/Storage Media, Film and Imaging Systems, Motion Picture Film, Graphic Arts graphic arts: see aquatint; drawing; drypoint; engraving; etching; illustration; linoleum block printing; lithography; mezzotint; niello; pastel; poster; silk-screen printing; silhouette; silverpoint; sketch; stencil; woodcut and wood engraving. and Printing Systems and Medical Imaging and Diagnostics (1) Software routines that test hardware components (memory, keyboard, disks, etc.). Diagnostics are often stored in ROM chips and activated on startup. (2) Error messages in a programmer's source code that refer to statements or syntax that the compiler or assembler Systems. Fujifilm is committed to being an environmentally friendly Environmentally friendly, also referred to as nature friendly, is a term used to refer to goods and services considered to inflict minimal harm on the environment.[1] , humane humane pertaining to the avoidance of infliction of pain, discomfort and harassment; used especially with regard to animals. humane considerations enterprise and an exemplary corporate citizen. For more information on Fujifilm products, consumers can call 800-800-FUJI or access the Fujifilm USA Web site at www.fujifilm.com. |
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