{"id":40097,"date":"2014-11-26T11:30:28","date_gmt":"2014-11-26T11:30:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/amateurphotographer.co.uk\/?p=40097"},"modified":"2015-04-27T14:31:28","modified_gmt":"2015-04-27T13:31:28","slug":"metz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/latest\/photo-news\/metz\/","title":{"rendered":"Flashgun maker Metz fights for future after insolvency filing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Metz, which makes televisions as well as lighting equipment, confirmed last week that it had filed for insolvency \u2013 a move expected to affect around 600 jobs, according to a report by news agency Reuters.<\/p>\n<p>Metz has not released any further statement on the matter.<\/p>\n<p>However, a source close to Metz told <em>Amateur Photographer<\/em> that \u2018the administrator is in contact with potential investors\u2019 and that there has been \u2018considerable interest in the company\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>The German office of insolvency administrator Joachim Exner had yet to respond to an email request for comment at the time of writing.<\/p>\n<p>Metz makes flash units for amateur and professional photographers worldwide, from compact flashes to handheld flashguns.<\/p>\n<p>Metz was formed over 75 years ago by Paul Metz who, in 1947, began making radio sets before expanding to other lines of business.<\/p>\n<p>Today, the owner-led company focuses on three areas: entertainment electronics, photo electronics and plastics technology.<\/p>\n<p>Paul Metz died in 1993, since when his wife Helene took over the running of the business.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking last year, Helene Metz said: \u2018My husband and I have always invested in the company and promoted its continued development.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Independence was important to us. 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