Movetech UK helps fight the flab on ITV / 21.08.12

Movetech UKhas helped ITV highlight the disturbing facts of increasing obesity in the UK by providing a turntable to demonstrate different body shapes and to create attractive displays of healthy food. The revolve, a standard 1m diameter display carousel, was rented on a short term basis for the shoot as being the most cost-effective way of introducing movement to the piece.

Kim Hughes, Producer/Director at ITV explained: "We needed the turntable for the ITV Tonight ‘Obesity Timebomb' programme for a quick turnaround studio shoot of models' bodies.

"We also used the turntable to display food, shooting from a low angle to give much-needed movement to what ordinarily would have been very static pictures.

"Renting the revolve is best for us, particularly for such a quick turnaround, as Movetech UK can deliver at short notice from stock, and we don't need to store the turntable for long periods."

The carousel used in the shoot is from an extensive range of stock turntables and revolving stages up to 33m in diameter. Used widely across the TV and film industry for commercials, game shows and dramas, the range also incorporates pendulum and oscillating movement, small battery and mains powered point of sale turntables from 12cm in diameter, as well as ceiling mounted revolves. Movetech UK also offer a special range of revolves for the automotive sector.

Most turntable products are available for sale or rent to accommodate the film maker's tight shooting schedules and short term requirements.

Quality and reliability are built in to both the equipment and service provided.

More information on Movetech UK is available from t: +44 (0)1204 537 682, e:rental@movetechuk.comor from the website atwww.movetechuk.com/rental. Clips from the ITV Tonight programme can be viewed athttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0AYb1hXwTI.

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PHOTO: Movetech UK helps fight the flab on ITV Tonight's ‘Obesity Timebomb' programme. (Image(s) are available from Chris Macpherson,Chapelfield PR, email:chris@chapelfieldpr.com, tel: +44 (0)1204 842818).

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Chris Macpherson, email:chris@chapelfieldpr.com 
Chapelfield Associates Limited, 27 Abercorn Road, Smithills, Bolton BL1 6LF, UK
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Company contact:
Matt Forrest, email:rental@movetechuk.com 
Movetech UK, part of the British Turntable Group, Emblem Street, Bolton BL3 5BW, UK
tel: +44 (0)1204 537682,www.movetechuk.com/rental

About Movetech UK

Movetech UK is part of the British Turntable Group, which has been developing and manufacturing rotary, vertical and linear movement solutions for a wide range of industries since 1959.

Products range from small retail and exhibition PoP movement and display turntables up to large revolves capable of carrying a military tank or an aeroplane; the company also incorporates Hovair air film technology and exclusive distribution rights in the UK for JUNG heavy duty lifting equipment.

Typical industrial and commercial applications include: materials handling carousels; transporters and lifting equipment; HGV access turntables; car revolves to solve inner-city parking problems; and revolving stages for nightclubs and other leisure markets. A hire service is available on many standard units.

Commercial and industrial customers include: aerospace manufacturers; defence and other government agencies; multi-national organisations; national standard test laboratories; major high street stores; independent retailers; world renowned museums and heritage centres; exhibition contractors; TV and film companies; and major car manufacturers.

The company has also developed products for the consumer, including the MAT motorcycle turntable and a range of domestic driveway turntables that can be customised to meet individual needs.

Movetech UK exports to more than 140 countries. The company holds the BS EN ISO 9001: 2008 accreditation as well as many others, including the H&S standard, CHAS.

Issued by Movetech UK, Part of the British Turntable Group, Emblem Street, Bolton, Lancs, BL3 5BW, UK
General enquiries: t: +44 (0)1204 525626; e:info@movetechuk.com; w:www.movetechuk.com 
Registered in England Company number 666055