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Reuters Singapore displays breaking news on Barco outdoor LED screen

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 10:00:00 GMT

SINGAPORE (27 November 2007)—Barco, a world leader in professional display and visualization solutions, has installed a 31x2m full color display outside Reuters Singapore office at One Raffles Quay. The large screen showcases 24-hour breaking world and local news to passersby in the country's central business and financial district, and features an electronic ticker with global stock market and currency quotes.

Barco and Sony announce agreement to integrate LED screens into Sony's Retail, Transport and Venue installations

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Addition of Barco's market-leading LED technology reinforces Sony's commitment to offering unparalleled choice and image quality

Soccerex, South Africa, 26 November 2007 - Sony Professional Solutions Europe and Barco today announced an agreement that will allow Sony to offer its customers Barco LED screens, perimeter boards and other creative LED solutions as part of its Retail, Transport and Venues solution offering.

Barco creative LED strip selected by Toyo Ito for Fira Barcelona Gran Via

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 16:00:00 GMT

Kortrijk, Belgium, 27 August 2007. Barco, a leader in architectural visualization, is proud to announce that MiSTRIP, its new creative LED element, has been chosen by world renowned Japanese architect Toyo Ito and Fira 2000 for use in the Fira Barcelona Gran Via exhibition center in Barcelona, Spain.

Barco signs 24 million euro contract to provide LED displays for world's largest shopping mall in Dubai

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 06:31:00 GMT

Kortrijk, Belgium, 25 October 2006. Visualization specialist Barco is pleased to announce it has signed its largest contract ever for a fully integrated, creative LED solution. The contract with Emaar, developer of the world's largest shopping mall in Dubai, is worth over 24 million euro, and sets new standards for consumer experiences in retail environments. The LED displays will be used both to inform and entertain visitors of the Dubai Mall. Barco was Emaar's partner of choice, not only for its proven quality and reliability, but also for its full service creative integration services. The Mall will officially be opened in September 2007. Deliveries for the installation will take place in 2007.

Barco enters architectural market with first permanent LED installation on building facade

Fri, 12 May 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Kuurne, Belgium, 12 May, 2006 - Barco, a pioneer in creative LED technology, is delighted to announce the first permanent LED installation on a building facade. The Uniqa building in Vienna, Austria stands at an impressive 20 floors and has been fitted with 45,000 LED blocks covering a staggering 7000sqm. The LED blocks, attached to profiles in between the window panes, bring the building to life and make it one of the most striking towers in Vienna.

Barco launches new outdoor LED solution, specifically built for large screen outdoor applications.

Tue, 21 Mar 2006 15:00:00 GMT

Kuurne, Belgium, 21 March 2006 - Visualisation specialist Barco, is delighted to announce the latest addition to the SLite family of outdoor LED display solutions. Ideally suited for large outdoor venues, the latest SLite product combines excellent visualization characteristics and extreme reliability with a very competitive price setting to suit this competitive market.

Victory Media Network awards Barco 18 million USD contract for LED displays in Victory Park, Dallas

Fri, 16 Dec 2005 13:00:00 GMT

Over 46,000 Barco LED modules to be installed in both fixed and movable configurations, for Hillwood's new Victory Park development in Dallas.

Sacramento, CA, 16 December 2005 — Barco announced today that Dallas-based Hillwood, a Perot Company® and Hicks Holdings, a Tom Hicks Company have selected Barco to provide over 46,000 OLITE 510 outdoor LED modules for the new Victory Park development in downtown Dallas.

Barco total visual solution provider for new SKY facilities

Thu, 03 Nov 2005 07:00:00 GMT

Kuurne, Belgium, 3rd November 2005 - Sky News is now broadcasting from its hotly awaited new, state-of-the-art Sky News Centre studio complex in the UK. At its heart is the main combined studio-newsroom, complete with the first LED backdrop solution in a 24/7 UK broadcast facility. Visualization specialist Barco is proud to have supplied all of the LED backdrop walls equipped with unique diffusers especially developed for the broadcast market, and projectors used in news studios and monitoring rooms in the new purpose built facility in West London.

Barco wins manufacturer of the year Award at annual AV awards

Fri, 14 Oct 2005 12:00:00 GMT

Reading, UK. On Monday 10 October, visualization specialist Barco received the Manufacturer of the Year Award at the 2005 AV Awards ceremony. AV Magazine is one of the most prominent magazines in Europe in the audio/video world. Barco collected the very prestigious award for its work, in conjunction with Innovative Designs and rental partner XL Video, in designing and creating the MiSPHERE LED modules for U2's Vertigo Tour.

Barco Breaks the Mold and launches Revolutionary, Creative LED Platform

Fri, 07 Oct 2005 16:00:00 GMT

Kortrijk, 5 October 2005. In response to an ever increasing market demand to utilize LED display technology in a creative way, visualization specialist Barco today releases 3 products that are ready to go beyond creativity. MiSPHERE, CREATIVE MiPIX and CREATIVE OLITE enable set/show designers, architects and consultants to add shape, form and perspective to fully redefine the LED imaging landscape.

Barco Exclusive Technology Partner for the 7th Annual CLIO Ad-China Show

Tue, 13 Sep 2005 16:00:00 GMT

Shanghai, China – 13 September, 2005 – Barco is proud to have been selected as the Exclusive Technology Partner for the 7th Annual CLIO Advertising Awards China show.

Barco awarded major LED contracts in Chongqing, China

Mon, 06 Jun 2005 10:30:00 GMT

Kortrijk, Belgium, 6 June 2005 – Following the contract win for the LED display solutions at Nanjing Olympic Center in early May, Barco Media & Entertainment is proud to announce that it has been awarded two more major contracts in Chongqing, China's largest city located in Southwest China. Barco will install state-of-the-art outdoor LED display solutions for the Chongqing International Convention & Exhibition Center and for the Chongqing Dahe Advertising Co. Ltd respectively. The above contracts mark significant milestones in Barco's market capitalization of the growing Chinese market - a strategically important market for Barco's development within the Asia Pacific region. The total value of the two abovementioned Chongqing contracts is approximately € 1.5 Million.

Barco Provides Video and Scoring Solutions for Stadiums at Four Major American Universities

Tue, 22 Mar 2005 16:40:00 GMT

Colorado State, Rutgers, George Washington and Mississippi State add new LED display solutions, bolstering game-day experience for fans and players .

Kuurne, Belgium – March 22, 2005 – Barco, a leading provider of display solutions for professional and collegiate sports markets, today announced installations at the sports facilities of four American universities: Colorado State, Rutgers, George Washington and Mississippi State. The total value of the four projects amounts to more than USD 3 million.

Barco Enhances Gaming Experience Through Stunning Visual Displays

Wed, 02 Feb 2005 16:00:00 GMT

LOGAN, Utah - February 2, 2005 – Barco, the world's most innovative supplier of indoor and outdoor video displays, today announced the completion of visual display solutions adding light and advertising value, and enhancing the customer's gaming experience in three gaming establishments across the nation.

Barco opens state-of-the-art "Light Street" demonstration area

Wed, 08 Dec 2004 16:00:00 GMT

Barco today hosts the official opening of its brand new "Light Street" demonstration area in Kuurne, Belgium.

SI Luxury World selects Barco for its digital signage network

Tue, 12 Oct 2004 08:00:00 GMT

Barco supplies LED display solution for the largest privately owned signage network in one city

Barco introduces LD indoor LED display solution

Fri, 13 Aug 2004 13:00:00 GMT

High-impact LED solution for digital signage in the retail, entertainment and corporate branding markets

Second Quarter Confirms Barco's Breakthrough in Chinese market

Wed, 30 Jun 2004 11:55:00 GMT

Beijing, China, (June 30, 2004) – BarcoLeyard, the joint venture of Barco NV (80%) and Beijing Leyard Electronics (20%), is pleased to announce that it is off to a very good start. After production of LED displays started at the site in Changping, China, in the beginning of this year, it has already signed 9 contracts for LED display solutions. These contracts cover sports, entertainment, branding and advertising applications, showing BarcoLeyard's ability to address a wide range of specific customer needs, with strong local customer support. These projects were all signed in the 2nd quarter, and have substantially strengthened BarcoLeyard's position in the Chinese market.

Audio Visual Innovations Selects Barco for the New Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center on Lake Grapevine

Wed, 09 Jun 2004 16:00:00 GMT

June 09, 2004 – Logan, UT – Barco is pleased to announce that Audio Visual Innovations (AVI), a full service audiovisual company, has completed installation of its state-of-the-art video display solutions at the new Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center on Lake Grapevine, located in historic Grapevine, Texas. The $480 million property originally known as "Opryland Texas," is the third all-inclusive resort and convention resort from Gaylord Hotels, a division of Gaylord Entertainment. The company owns and operates the famed Gaylord Opryland Nashville and Gaylord Palms near Orlando, Florida.

Barco Media strengthens its national sales team

Wed, 09 Jun 2004 14:00:00 GMT

Logan, UT – June 09, 2004– Barco Media is pleased to announce that it has added several new sales managers to its national sales team. Barco Media specializes in large screen display solutions for all markets including sports, retail, corporate branding, and advertising. Barco Media has become the preferred solution provider for several high-profile installations, including Hollywood & Highland, Playhouse Square Center in Cleveland, Millennium Park Fountain in Chicago, Reliant Stadium in Houston, the University of Texas, Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, Quiksilver on Times Square, and Fashion Show in Las Vegas. By adding new members to our sales team, we can further expand our business and increase our success in the strategic sports and commercial markets.

Barco chosen for one-of-a-kind LED fountain at Millennium Park

Fri, 19 Mar 2004 16:00:00 GMT

LOGAN, UT – U.S. Equities Realty has awarded a contract to Barco for one of the most unique LED installations ever designed. U.S. Equities Realty, a renowned, full-service commercial real estate and development firm, award-winning Chicago architectural firm Krueck-Sexton, celebrated Spanish artist Jaume Plensa, and Barco collaborated on a state-of-the-art fountain, incorporating LED technology, at Millennium Park in downtown Chicago. The fountain is the only known structure of its kind in the world.

Eight new facilities select Barco as their supplier of choice in January 2004

Mon, 16 Feb 2004 16:00:00 GMT

Logan, UT – February 16, 2004 – Barco Media is pleased to announce that it was selected as the vendor of choice for eight new projects in January 2004. These installations will use a combination of LED video displays and scoreboards to enhance advertising, fan interaction, and scoring capabilities in their facilities. Receipt of these contracts confirms Barco's expertise in the increasingly competitive U.S. sports market.

Barco LED display solution chosen as Scotland's first dynamic billboard

Wed, 03 Dec 2003 12:55:00 GMT

Confirmation of Barco's growing success in the media market

Kortrijk, Belgium, December 3, 2003 - Barco announces today that its renowned outdoor LED display solution has been chosen by Forrest Outdoor Media to build the first ever dynamic billboard to grace the streets of Glasgow, Scotland. This contract confirms the growing success of Barco in the media market. The chosen Barco display solution combines a 55 square metre SLite 10 outdoor LED screen together with Signam!cs content management & scheduling software.

Barco launches ultra high 3mm resolution indoor LED display module.

Mon, 22 Sep 2003 15:00:00 GMT

Barco is proud to announce the launch of the ILite 3, a revolutionary new indoor LED module with a 3mm resolution. The ILite 3 module will be presented to the press as well as some of Barco's key partners at the company's Resolution Revolution event in Frankfurt from 21 to 23 September.

Barco launches revolutionary intelligent LED pixel block at Frankfurt Auto Show.

Fri, 12 Sep 2003 14:45:00 GMT

Barco is proud to announce the launch of its revolutionary MiPIX intelligent LED pixel block. MiPIX will be showcased for the first time on the spectacular Mercedes booth at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt this week.