Barco | Press Releases

Barco LED illuminates Miss Asia Pageant 2009

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:00

Hong Kong, CHINA, 13 November 2009 — BARCO, a world leader in visualization and display solutions, announces the recent deployment of its ILite 6BK LED backdrop for the Miss Asia Pageant 2009. The event, whose grand final competition took place on 1 November 2009 in Hong Kong, was produced by Asia Television in cooperation with Barco rental partner, AV Promotions Limited Corporation (AVP).

Barco awarded with Frost & Sullivan's 2009 Award for Excellence in Growth for its Greater China Operations

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:00

Shanghai, CHINA, 30 October 2009 — Barco, a world leader in visualization and display solutions, is proud to announce that Frost & Sullivan has recognized the company for its leadership in growth excellence by presenting it with the prestigious 2009 Company of the Year Award for Growth Excellence in relation to the company's growth in Greater China.

Barco takes pole position in Middle East fixed LED market

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:30

Kortrijk, Belgium, 29 October 2009. Barco, a global leader in LED technology, is proud to announce another milestone in the Middle East, its sixth LED installation on Abu Dhabi's Yas Island together with Aldar Properties. This weekend Barco LED displays will show spectators live action at the first ever Abu Dhabi Etihad Airways grand prix and in the runup to the grand prix Barco announces a contract to install LED at the world's largest indoor theme park. To signify the importance of this deal, His Royal Highness Prince Philippe of Belgium attended the official signing ceremony in Abu Dhabi.

Barco and Cine Colombia S.A. expand digital cinema's reach in Latin America

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:55

Cine Colombia S.A., Colombia's largest exhibitor, and Barco, Latin America's largest digital cinema distributor, expand their solid partnership with an agreement that includes Barco DP-1500 projectors and ACS-2048 multi-format switchers.

Barco and Cinedigm announce innovative new “Deliver Digital” program offering digital cinema solutions for every exhibitor

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:55

Sacramento, CA — 22 October 2009 — Barco, a global leader in digital cinema technology, is proud to announce “Deliver Digital” — a new program geared towards regional theater circuits looking to convert to digital. The Deliver Digital program allows independent chains to compete with national circuits, with access to the same benefits, such as preferred financing terms, VPFs, and the highest quality images in the industry.

Barco continues to generate positive operating cash flow in mixed market conditions

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:30

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Kortrijk, Belgium, 21 October 2009 - Barco (Euronext: BAR; Reuters: BARBt.BR; Bloomberg: BAR BB) today announced results for the three and nine-month periods ended 30 September, 2009. 1

Barco brings excitement to 'All China Games' opening ceremony with Dazzling 'Super Bowl' Visual Display

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:00

Barco teams with Creative Technology and Color Lighting for dazzling 'Super Bowl' visual display at the 11th National Games of the People's Republic of China.

Barco and Doremi Cinema to unveil integrated 2K/4K media block for digital cinema at ShowEast

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:40

Sacramento, California — 15 October 2009 — Digital cinema pioneer Barco and server technology leader Doremi are proud to announce another industry first — an integrated 2K/4K media block designed for Barco Series-II projectors. Barco and Doremi will showcase this industry leading technology on the show floor at ShowEast.

Barco launches LED rear-projection video walls for 24/7 control room applications

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:00

Advanced cooling system, Sense6 calibration and stabilization technology make LED projection ready for 24/7 use KORTRIJK, Belgium, 15 October 2009 – Visualization specialist Barco announced today that its new LED-lit rear-projection video walls are now available for sales. The OL series of video walls presents significant quality improvements over the current state of the art in LED projection.

Barco uplifts its successful mammography display system

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:00

KORTRIJK, BELGIUM, 13 October 2009 – Medical display specialist Barco has released an upgraded version of its successful Coronis 5MP Mammo mammography display system. Multiple innovations will lift the product's capabilities to the next level of diagnostic confidence and workflow efficiency in digital mammography.

Barco honors USC School of Cinematic Arts with digital cinema projector

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 16:55

Barco, a global leader in digital cinema technology, is honored to announce the acceptance of an invitation from the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts (SCA) to provide a digital projector for the facility's largest screening room.

St. Luke's International Hospital in Tokyo installs Barco's latest multi-modality displays

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 16:00

Kortrijk, Belgium, 8 October 2009 – Medical imaging specialist Barco has received a significant order from GE Healthcare to supply Coronis Fusion 6MP DL diagnostic displays to St. Luke's International Hospital in Tokyo, Japan. The new displays will enable radiologists to visualize diverse clinical modalities on a single workstation, rather than on separate monitors. The 6 MegaPixel displays will be supplied through Toyo Corporation, Barco's local distributor in Japan.

NAV CANADA and Barco to partner for major technology refresh

Tue, 6 Oct 2009 06:55

ATCA, Washington, D.C., USA, 6 October 2009 – Barco, a leader in professional display and visualization solutions, announces that it has been selected by NAV CANADA to provide an LCD-based networked graphics display solution for their CAATS and GAATS+ Air Traffic Control (ATC) systems, currently estimated at 500 units.