MRMC Continues US Growth Trajectory with New Appointment and Signing of Broadcast Distribution Partner JB&A

MRMC, the leading manufacturer and supplier of cutting-edge solutions for motion control, automation, broadcast robotics, volumetric and remote image capture, is continuing its strong and sustained growth in the Americas with the appointment of Tom Shelburne as Key Account Manager – Americas for the Broadcast market, and the signing of JB&A as its US distribution partner.

Tom Shelburne brings extensive industry experience to MRMC Broadcast, having previously held senior sales roles with leading organisations including Vu, Mo-Sys, Pixotope and Vizrt. In his new role he will be responsible for developing MRMC’s presence with strategic broadcast customers in the Americas.

As a provider of world-class customer service and best-in-class solutions for the video production, broadcast and Pro-AV markets for over 20 years, JB&A will bring value and reach to MRMC’s robotic product line, which has seen significant expansion over the last 18 months.  In 2020, JB&A was acquired by DCC Technology, a FTSE 100 company based in Ireland. In 2023, JB&A joined the DCC-owned JAM Industries family of distributors, adding JB&A’s video and data expertise to the already strong audio portfolio of JAM.

Paddy Taylor, Head of Broadcast, MRMC, said, “Tom’s exceptional industry knowledge and understanding of the Americas region, together with his extensive technical expertise, make him a valuable addition to the MRMC global team. With over 20 years’ service in the creative industries, JB&A has the experience and drive to help us expand MRMC’s US customer base. These appointments demonstrate our strong commitment and ambition to continue to grow in this highly competitive market.”

Nicholas Smith, VP Technology and Marketing, JB&A, said, “We are pumped to have MRMC as a part of the JB&A family. It has been at the forefront of auto-tracking technologies and building world-class robotics for the Broadcast and ProAV industries. The team brings a world of knowledge and expertise to the industry as well as a massive complement of robotics to support our customers’ needs. As the PTZ market has matured in the last few years, MRMC is creating the most diverse catalog of PTZ enablement tools, giving customers new and unique viewpoints for their cameras.”