Libec, a Leading Tripod Manufacturer, Opens Up Their New HQ and Factory

Camera Support

by Jose PradaNovember 9^th, 2023

Libec, the Japanese leading tripod manufacturer, has completed their new headquarters and factory in Tokyo, meaning a new era for the company.

Libec, one of the leading camera support producers in the market, continues their growth by opening up a new headquarters and manufacturing facility. Their history goes back to 1951, when the company started producing and selling photo tripods in Toshimaku, Tokyo. Four years later, thanks to their expansion, they founded the company Heiwa Seiki Kogyo. It was in 1995 that they established ‘Libec’, the well-known video support brand, and then added a distribution subsidiary in LA (2006) and Singapore (2017), and another manufacturing subsidiary in Taiwan (2007). At CineD, we have covered many of the Japanese brand’s new releases like their LX-ePed pedestal for PTZ cameras and the HS Series 75mm bowl fluid tripod head for mirrorless cameras.

Although Libec started producing tripods and fluid heads for professionals, their expansion added new products like sliders, tracking rails, dollies, remote heads, etc. Their growth and reputation have led to this recent expansion, which includes a new headquarters facility.

Another step towards Libec’s 100th anniversary

Libec President & CEO, Koichi Yamaguchi, recognized the difficulty of making such a decision during a complex and uncertain time. Nevertheless, they recognized that this decision aligned with one of their core values.

The company asserts that this new facility will improve production efficiency, add new functionality to the warehouse, and promote the development of synergies between various departments.

As a global brand of camera supports, we are determined to unite and take a big step forward to contribute to the imaging/broadcast industry as well as the Japanese manufacturing industry, both of which have nourished our company.

Koichi Yamaguchi, Libec President & CEO

This new expansion is another step forward toward their 100th anniversary in 2051, and it will indeed support the innovation and customer care the company has always pursued. 

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