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arvato digital services wins replication contract with MGM for Spain and all German-speaking countries
The exclusive multi-year contract covers the replication of the studio’s DVDs and Blu-ray discs.
arvato digital services, a global provider of integrated service packages in the video, audio, games and IT/high-tech sectors, has signed an exclusive multi-year contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc (MGM) to provide manufacturing services for the studio. The agreement covers the replication of the studio’s DVDs and Blu-ray discs in all German-speaking countries and in Spain. Sven Deutschmann, CEO at arvato digital services Manufacturing EMEA, said: “We are looking forward to a successful cooperation with MGM. The replication of the MGM titles will take place in our factories in Guetersloh, Germany, and in Madrid, Spain, where we offer the complete value chain, from post-production, replication, fulfillment and distribution/supply chain management, to financial services, and electronic software distribution. The deal is an excellent opportunity for us to demonstrate our high-quality standards and our abilities here in Europe and maybe one day, also on a global basis.”
About arvato digital services:
arvato digital services provides a comprehensive range of services and solutions to its business partners in the IT/high-tech, games, video, and audio sectors. 8,000 employees deliver top quality to our customers worldwide – and have done so for exactly 50 years. Our global footprint includes 18 countries on five continents.
arvato digital services is a leading provider of integrated solutions that include every step of the value chain, from post-production, replication, fulfillment and distribution/supply chain management, to financial services, and electronic software distribution. This entire process chain is supported by end-to-end IT systems. Our solutions create value for our customers and ensure that they are well-equipped for the challenges of their markets.
Together with arvato print, arvato systems and arvato services, we are a part of arvato AG, the internationally networked media and communication service provider. arvato AG is a division of Bertelsmann AG, headquartered in Gütersloh, Germany.
About Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc., through its operating subsidiaries, is actively engaged in the worldwide production and distribution of motion pictures, television programming, home video, interactive media, music and licensed merchandise. The company owns the world’s largest library of modern films, comprising around 4,100 titles. Operating units include Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc., United Artists Films Inc., Ventanazul, MGM Television Entertainment Inc., MGM Networks Inc., MGM Domestic Networks LLC, MGM Distribution Co, MGM International Television Distribution Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Home Entertainment LLC, MGM ON STAGE, MGM Music, MGM Worldwide Digital Media, MGM Consumer Products and MGM Interactive. In addition, MGM has ownership interests in international TV channels reaching nearly 120 countries. MGM ownership is as follows: Providence Equity Partners (29%), TPG (21%), Sony Corporation of America (20%), Comcast (20%), DLJ Merchant Banking Partners (7%) and Quadrangle Group (3%). For more information, visit www.mgm.com.
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arvato digital services GmbH
Public Relations
Simone Biermann
Phone: +49 (5241) 80 1938
E-mail: simone.biermann@bertelsmann.de
