-- In an effort to better service its Washington, D.C.-area photographers, Nikon(R) USA (
) today announced a partnership with Nikon-Authorized Repair Station, Strauss Photo Technical Services (SPTS), to provide technical service and repair facilities within the Washington, D.C.-area. With over 50 years of experience, over 43 full-time staff members, state-of-the-art testing and diagnostic equipment, and an extensive parts inventory on hand, SPTS is uniquely qualified to advance Nikon's service facilities in the area. The move reflects Nikon's commitment to continually improve its service facilities and deliver exemplary customer service and satisfactio
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As part of the partnership, Nikon customers will benefit from SPTS's extensive experience in servicing camera equipment for high profile clients. SPTS will offer on-site support for Nikon products in addition to free repair estimates and guarantees for repairs. Nikon NPS personnel will continue to provide support within the Washington, D.C.-area and as a result of Nikon's partnership with SPTS, NPS members in the area will receive a 20% discount on all non-warranty service and repair orders. SPTS will also offer NPS members a 72-hour repair turnaround time as well as free pick-up and delivery services through select Nikon Authorized Dealers located in the D.C.-area.
The partnership is being implemented in a phased manner and Nikon expects a shift of all service and repair center responsibilities to SPTS to be completed by May 31, 2006, after which Nikon will close its Washington, D.C.-area office and service facility.
Strauss Photo Technical Services can be contacted at stevespts@aol.com or (202) 529-3200. NPS in the Washington, D.C.-area can be contacted at npswashdc@nikon.net or 703-609-6068.
About Strauss Photo Technical Services
Strauss Photo-Technical Services Inc is located at 1240 Mount Olivet Road, N.E., Washington D.C. 20002. For more information please visit
http://www.spts.com or call (202) 529-3200.
About Nikon
Nikon, At the Heart of the Image(TM). Nikon Inc. is the world leader in digital imaging, precision optics and photo imaging technology and is globally recognized for setting new standards in product design and performance for its award-winning consumer and professional photographic equipment. Nikon Inc. distributes the Nikon Total Imaging System of consumer and professional digital SLR cameras, Nikkor optics, Speedlights and System Accessories; Nikon Coolpix(R) compact digital cameras; Coolscan(R) digital film scanners; 35mm film SLR cameras; Nikon software products and Nikon sports and recreational optics. At the heart of every Nikon camera is Nikon's Exclusive Feature System, making it easy for anyone to take amazing digital pictures. Through the Nikon Spirit Initiative(TM), the company, plays an active role in supporting aspiring and advanced photographers through a variety of philanthropic organizations, educational programs, events and workshops. For more information, dial (800) NIKON-US or visit
http://www.nikonusa.com, which links all levels of photographers to the web's most comprehensive photo learning and sharing communities.
