London Crystal Digital Technology Co. Ltd

NEW announcement: Crystal Digital has been announced as a London Olympic Games Digital Imaging Services Tier 3 supplier.

The company

Founded in 1995, Crystal Digital Technology is one of the largest computer graphics firms in China, producing 3D imagery and animations for documentaries, advertisements, architects and the Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Aim

The company’s main aim was to move towards potential growth into European markets, using London as a base. The London office may also conduct local production in the coming years.

Think London helped with:

• Locating office accommodation at our business centre in west London, Touchdown London, which is a new facility that clusters Chinese companies together. Touchdown London is located in Avanta serviced offices and the exclusive Think London package also includes discounted office space and onsite support, as well as a dedicated Think London Chinese speaking onsite manager
• Introducing them to a number of service providers and provide assistance in their Sole Representative visa application
• Regular information on industry news and potential business opportunties
• Invitations to business networking events to meet others in the creative services industry

Market factors

• London’s architects generate in excess of $1.1 billion revenue per annum, 36% of the UK total
• 28% of the UK’s 6,000 architectural practices are in London, and 44% of all UK architects are in South East of England.
• Much of London’s success as a centre for design can be attributed to its ability to develop a succession of top design talent, resulting in a cluster of cutting-edge designers.
• London is a world leader across creative disciplines including: design, film, animation, TV and radio, multimedia, computer and video games, publishing, advertising and the arts. Business Success

Crystal Digital Technology has over 3000 employees within its offices across China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Dubai. It is the largest computer graphics development and application company in China. Its services include 2D graphics, 3D animation, multimedia, and network techniques.

The company won the job to provide the official graphic design services for the Bejing Olympics and Paralympic Games in 2008 from BOCOG (the Beijing Olympic Committee for the Olympic Games), and as a result, London's 2012 Olympic Games win was the catalyst for Crystal Digital setting up in London. 

Crystal Digital is proud to announce that since setting up their first office in London they been appointed as a London 2012 Tier Three supplier for digital imaging services.  Find out more here: 'Crystal appointed as London 2012 Tier Three Supplier'

Why Touchdown London?

“Touchdown London allowed us to enter the UK – and European – market using the fast and secure lane. In addition to free and later on subsidised office space, we thought that getting assistance with setting up an office, understanding the market, and establishing networks would give us a head start in building the business. And it turned out to be exactly that.”

What impact did Touchdown London have on your business success?

“The Touchdown London offer was vital in facilitating the decision for London. It increased the return on investment from a presence in this great city, especially in those crucial first months. On top of that, Touchdown London allowed us to follow through our company philosophy in London right from day one – service the clients and help them achieve their goal.”

In their own words

“An international company doesn’t mean a company with international sales but a company that can provide international class service for clients. That is our aim, the reason we went abroad.

“We were already thinking about moving to London, but Think London really persuaded us. They were helpful, ever present, and consistently made a good case for making the move. In fact you could say that they made it crystal clear!

“Think London told us how great the city is and helped us set up, register the company and find offices. They also kept us on top of the latest industry news with regular email newsletters. But most importantly for us as newcomers to London, both UK Trade & Investment and Think London invited us to regular networking events, helping us to meet other companies in the creative services industry.

“I know there are a lot of high quality, talented and creative people in London and we are here to gain access to these skills. We can learn from the talent in London and therefore satisfy our clients better.”

Jason Li, Office Manager
Crystal London

NEW announcement

Crystal Digital has been announced as a London Olympic Games Digital Imaging Services Tier 3 supplier. 

Find out more on the London2012 website: 'Crystal becomes 16th London 2012 commercial sponsor' or read the Crystal press release: 'Crystal appointed as London 2012 Tier Three Supplier'

For more information about Crystal Digital, please visit www.crystalcg.com