FOR-A

http://www.for-a.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/for-a-company/

FOR-A, a privately owned company headquartered in the US, founded in 1971, employs approximately 30 individuals, and reported $3.5M in revenue as of 2024. The company's main product focus is live production, functioning as a tier 3 media tech buyer. It manufactures and distributes video and audio systems to the broadcast, postproduction, and professional video markets.

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1971

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Live production

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FOR-A Company Limited acquired all shares of Tamu Radiance, a new company spun off from Tamura Corporation's Information Equipment Business, along with Tamura’s consolidated subsidiary, manufacturing arm Aizu Tamura Corporation, on April 23, 2026. Previously, on April 20, 2026, FOR-A announced AI updates to its software-defined IMPULSE® live production platform, alongside the immediate delivery of both the software-based switcher MixBoard® (powered by ClassX) and the HVS-Q12 3ME 3G/12G video switcher, highlighting these as key parts of its exhibition at the NAB Show. Earlier, on April 19, 2026, FOR-A introduced viztrick AiDi, an on-device AI solution developed by Nippon TV and powered by NVIDIA AI infrastructure, which delivers real-time AI-aided 9:16 auto cropping for immediate live streaming to mobile platforms.

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FOR-A offers 19 products in the media tech and pro AV industries. FOR-A's product portfolio comprises of live production, content acquisition, connectivity infrastructure, digital signage and professional display, audio, media cloud and storage and graphics.

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FOR-A's revenues were less than $10M in 2024. Caretta Research has split FOR-A's revenue into 16 different product categories, the largest of which is signal processing and conversion. For full access to FOR-A's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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May

29th

2026

01:00

Events, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

InfoComm 2026: FOR-A Prioritizes Software-Defined Workflow for Pro AV Live Event Production

FOR-A America will bring its three of its proven live event production technologies to InfoComm 2026 in Las Vegas next month: Alfalite LED displays; MixBoard software-based switcher; viztrick AiDi – a 9:16 auto-cropping and tracking AI solution; and the FA-1616 multi-channel processor with advanced color correction capability.

Sports Video Group

May

27th

2026

01:14

Events, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Defined Workflow for Pro AV Live Event Production with TAA

Software-based Switcher with Unlimited Layering and 9:16 Auto-Cropping and Tracking AI Solution to be Featured as Interactive Demos on Latest from AlfaliteAlfalite LED displaysMixBoardFA-1616GoVertical!

For-A

May

13th

2026

17:30

Events, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

powered broadcast solutions at BCA 2026

At BroadcastAsia 2026, FOR-A is showcasing a broad portfolio of solutions designed to bridge hardware and software, as well as SDI and IP workflows, underscoring its focus on helping broadcasters improve productivity and creative flexibility across increasingly hybrid production environments.

Asia-Pacific Broadcasting+

May

8th

2026

23:23

Emerging Tech, Awards and Recognitions, New Offerings

Nippon TV’s viztrick AiDi wins dual awards at NAB

Nippon TV and FOR-A win dual awards for viztrick AiDi, as the technology for real-time auto tracking and 9:16 autocropping for live streaming win NAB’s “Product of the Year” and Future’s “Best of Show”.

ProVideo Coalition

May

7th

2026

08:59

Emerging Tech

A delivers creativity, practicality and technical excellence at BroadcastAsia 2026

Software and hardware platforms, AI power and user-friendliness on show Reflecting the key role that the media industry plays in the Asia-Pacific region, FOR-A will demonstrate its latest solutions – bridging hardware and software, SDI and IP – to boost productivity and creativity for professionals.

Manormarketing

May

4th

2026

18:30

Emerging Tech, Awards and Recognitions

Nippon TV and FOR-A Win Dual Awards for viztrick AiDi: NAB's Product of the Year and Future's Best of Show

GoVertical! Technology Recognized for Ability to Provide Real-Time 9:16 Autocropping for Live Streaming to Mobile Devices

4RFV International Broadcast News

Apr

23rd

2026

16:31

Demerger/Spin Off, B2B Tag

A Acquires Tamura Information Business and Manufacturing

FOR-A Company Limited announces the acquisition of all shares of a new company, Tamu Radiance, which will be a spin-off of the Information Equipment Business of Tamura Corporation along with Tamura’s consolidated subsidiary, the manufacturing arm, Aizu Tamura Corporation.

Content+Technology

Apr

20th

2026

12:29

Artificial Intelligence

A IMPULSE® and Immediate Delivery of MixBoard® and HVS

A key part of FOR-A’s exhibition at the NAB Show next week will include AI updates to the software-defined FOR-A IMPULSE® live production platform as well as immediate delivery of both the software-based switcher, MixBoard® (powered by ClassX) and the HVS-Q12 3ME 3G/12G video switcher.

Manormarketing

Apr

19th

2026

09:30

New Offerings, Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

Time 9:16 Autocropping For Immediate Streaming To Mobile Devices

viztrick AiDi is an on-device AI solution developed by Nippon TV, delivered globally by FOR-A, and powered by NVIDIA AI infrastructure. GoVertical! AiDi delivers real-time, AI-aided 9:16 auto cropping for immediate live streaming to mobile platforms.

The Broadcast Bridge

Apr

17th

2026

21:19

Events, Artificial Intelligence

A Announces New AI Functionality on FOR

A key part of FOR-A America’s exhibition at the NAB Show includes AI updates to the software-defined FOR-A IMPULSE live production platform as well as immediate delivery of both the software-based switcher, MixBoard (powered by ClassX), and the HVS-Q12 3ME 3G/12G video switcher.

Content+Technology

Apr

17th

2026

11:36

Events, Artificial Intelligence

A IMPULSE and Immediate Delivery of MixBoard & HVS

FOR-A America will spotlight new AI functionality for its software-defined FOR-A IMPULSE live production platform and the immediate availability of its MixBoard software switcher and HVS-Q12 video switcher at the NAB Show in Las Vegas, April 18-22, in Booth C4920 .

TVNewsCheck

Apr

16th

2026

07:18

New Offerings, Artificial Intelligence

A IMPULSE® and Immediate Delivery of MixBoard® and HVS

FOR-A IMPULSEMixBoardHVS-Q12Cypress, CA, April 16, 2026 – A key part of FOR-A America’s exhibition at the NAB Show next week will include AI updates to the software-defined FOR-A IMPULSE® live production platform as well as immediate delivery of both the software-based switcher, MixBoard (powered by ClassX) and the HVS-Q12 3ME 3G/12G video switcher.

For-A

FOR-A's customers primarily consist of media managed services and broadcast television and radio companies. Examples of FOR-A's customers include All Mobile Video and Sharjah Broadcasting Authority. FOR-A has commercial and technical partners like Nippon Television Network, intoPIX and NBC Sports.

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