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The MOVE Fire

This is a personal recollection on the Move fire on May 13, 1985 Philadelphia police fired thousands of rounds at the MOVE house, city officials approved dropping an explosive device on the roof, the resulting fire was allowed to burn, 11 people—including five children—died, and 61 homes were destroyed. Philadelphia City Council later called it a “brutal attack carried out by the City of Philadelphia on its own citizens” and acknowledged that no individual faced criminal consequences for the bombing. One timeline correction worth preserving for the BHP record: the major previous MOVE-police confrontation was August 8, 1978, about seven years before the bombing, not a year or two earlier. Officer James Ramp was killed, other police and firefighters were wounded, nine MOVE members were later convicted, and television cameras recorded police beating Delbert Africa during his arrest. The 1985 MOVE Commission later specifically criticized city planners for failing to adequately use lessons from that 1978 confrontation. And that actually strengthens the point you’re making: 1985 did not happen without precedent or institutional memory. There had already been a deadly confrontation with MOVE, years of conflict, negotiations and police involvement before Osage Avenue.

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Ruler of the Mali Empire in the 14th century

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Promate

Promate
TypePrivate
Industry
Founded2004; 22 years ago (2004) in Taipei, Taiwan
HeadquartersShenzhen, Guangdong, China
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsMFi Certified products, computer peripherals, mobile and smartphone accessories, USB products, power banks, universal power adaptors, audio devices, digital gadgets, LED and Solar lights and photography
Number of employees
563
Websitewww.promate.net

Promate is a Taiwanese electronics manufacturing company that develops mainly computing, communications and consumer electronics but also engages in the development, design and manufacturing of computer and mobile accessories. Promate produces personal computer peripherals, MFi certified product, mobile and smartphone accessories, USB products, power banks, universal power adaptors, audio devices, digital gadgets, LED, wired microphone and Solar lights and photography accessories.[1] Founded in 2004, the company is headquartered right now in Shenzhen, China.[citation needed]

History

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Promate Technologies was founded in early 2004 in Taipei, Taiwan by a group of industry leaders working at ASUS, Foxconn, and Pegatron. The company later moved its headquarter to Shenzhen, China and set up its manufacturing facilities on a large scale.

In 2006, Promate established its first overseas branch office in Dubai – UAE to serve the Middle East and Africa region.

In 2008, Promate became an Apple MFi Certified brand with a dedicated R&D and Design center in Shenzhen-China.

In 2010, Promate established a fully-fledged branch office in Manila – Philippines to serve the South east Asia region.[2]

In 2013, Promate established a fully-fledged branch office in London – United Kingdom.[3]

Products

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Promate produces a variety of products. It mostly produces lifestyle technology accessories and peripherals ranging from smartphones, laptops to mobile car accessories.[4][5][6] Its products also include power banks, chargers, speakers, earphones, headphones, universal power adaptors, bluetooth adaptors, card readers, mini projectors, cables, tripods, monopods, bag packs, wearable tech, selfie lights, LED lights, screen protectors,[7][8] car holders, bike holders, iPhone cases, iPad cases, Macbook cases, travel kits etc.[9][10][11][12]

Operation

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Promate operates in over 150 countries worldwide through offline distribution, retail and e-commerce channels.[13][14][15][16]

Awards and recognition

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Promate has received a number of design and product awards that include;

  • iF Product Design Award, Germany 2014–2018, (5 times) [17]
  • Japan RedDot Award in 2017[citation needed]
  • CES Best Innovation Award 2015[citation needed]
  • Retail Brand of year Award 2015[citation needed]
  • Taiwan Excellence Awards, 2006–2014, (7 times)
  • Distree EMEA Diamond Awards, 2018[18]
  • DISTREE Middle East Awards 2017 - Best Product Design[19]
  • EMEA Channel Academy 2014 Award - PC Accessories Vendor of the Year, nominated [20]
  • CES Innovation Awards Honorees, 2018
  • Good Design Award (Japan), 2013 - Best Communication device [21]
  • Computex D&I Awards, 2013[22][23]
  • Taiwan Excellence Awards, 2009
  • Business Channel Awards, 2012
  • Brand of year Award 2016[24]
  • Business Channel Awards 2009[25]

References

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  1. ^ "GADGETS | Award-winning Promate enhances everyday lifestyle with tech and design innovations". Interaksyon. 5 June 2017. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  2. ^ Barrientos, Mia Carisse (October 12, 2016). "Promate Technologies Showcases Accessories for Every Lifestyle | Gadgets Magazine Philippines". Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  3. ^ Barnes, Laura. "Promate expands UK presence with new warehouse and regional director". PC Retail. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  4. ^ "Promate Technologies introduces its latest lifestyle accessories in PH". www.hardwarezone.com.ph.
  5. ^ Rivera, Irwin Allen (5 November 2016). "Promate Technologies showcase their line up of lifestyle tech products – and there's a lot to like!". SwirlingOverCoffee.
  6. ^ "Promate launches two Christmas promos". Manila Standard. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  7. ^ Diangson, Louie (May 1, 2013). "Promate to launch world's first Tablet Projector". Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  8. ^ Hide, Nick (May 1, 2013). "Promate lumiTab is a bonkers Android tablet with a projector". CNET. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  9. ^ "Promate launches iBase". ITP.net. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  10. ^ Pramis, Joshua (January 5, 2013). "Promate introduces LumiTab, the first-ever tablet with a built-in projector". www.digitaltrends.com. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  11. ^ Ismail, Muzaffar (7 May 2013). "First Tablet + Projector appears with the Promate lumiTab". TechNave. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  12. ^ S, Ray (May 2013). "The LumiTab combines a tablet and a portable projector for the first time". Phone Arena. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  13. ^ "Promate signs ISS for Jordan distribution". ITP.net. January 9, 2011. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  14. ^ Tontsi, Phumeza (30 May 2013). "Esquire Technologies, Promate Technologies strike new deal of joint forces to corner South African peripherals, gadgets market". ITWeb. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  15. ^ Sison, Millette (18 October 2016). "Dubai-based Promate brand is now available in the Philippines". Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  16. ^ "Promate appoints ABC Trade & Investments as authorized distributor in SL". Daily News. June 21, 2018. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  17. ^ "Promate Technologies". iF Product Design Award. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
  18. ^ Wilson, Stuart. "DISTREE EMEA 2018 concludes in Monaco". Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  19. ^ "DISTREE Middle East completes successful consumer tech channel event in Dubai". Intelligent Tech Channels. 15 May 2017.
  20. ^ Sacco, Dominic. "EMEA Channel Academy 2014 Award winners listed". PC Retail. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  21. ^ "World's first Tablet with in-built Projector [Promate lumiTab]". Good Design Award. Japan Institute of Design Promotion. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  22. ^ "d & i Awards 2013 - Promate bluTrend". www.computextaipei.com.tw. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  23. ^ "d & i Awards 2013 - pocketMateLT". June 2013. doi:10.1109/imfedk.2013.6602217. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  24. ^ "Channel Middle Awards 2012". ITP.net. June 3, 2012. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  25. ^ "Channel honours 2009 award winners". ITP.net. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
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Promate

Promate is a Taiwanese electronics manufacturing company that develops mainly computing, communications and consumer electronics but also engages in the development, design and manufacturing of computer and mobile accessories. Promate produces personal computer peripherals, MFi certified product, mobile and smartphone accessories, USB products, power banks, universal power adaptors, audio devices, digital gadgets, LED, wired microphone and Solar lights and photography accessories. Founded in 2004, the company is headquartered right now in Shenzhen, China.

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