Barco | Press Releases

Strong growth pushes Barco beyond 1 billion euro in sales

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 07:30

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Kortrijk, Belgium, 9 February 2012 - Barco (Nyse/Euronext: BAR; Reuters: BARBt.BR; Bloomberg: BAR BB) today announced results for the six and twelve month periods ended 31 December, 2011.

Future IMAX theaters to be exclusively powered by Barco

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 15:00

Kortrijk, Belgium, 7 February 2012 – Barco, a worldwide leader in the Digital Cinema industry, announced today that it has been selected by IMAX Corporation as the exclusive, worldwide projection technology partner for its IMAX® theaters for the next seven years. Through its selection of Barco's Guinness World Record winning Xenon lamp-based digital projectors, IMAX will immediately enhance The IMAX Experience® in its global cinema network. In addition, IMAX theaters will benefit from a new generation of high-performance, laser-based projectors, which are expected to be deployed in 2013.

Barco acquires patient bedside terminal provider JAOtech. With this strategic acquisition, Barco broadens its offering with point-of-care solutions.

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 08:59

Kortrijk, Belgium, 03 February 2012 – Healthcare imaging specialist Barco announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire UK-based JAOtech, a leading manufacturer of patient entertainment and point-of-care terminals for hospitals. The acquisition fits within Barco's long-term vision of increasing healthcare efficiency and its growth strategy of expanding into multiple healthcare segments. With the JAOtech terminals and associated software, Barco builds a strong position in the fast growing point of care (POC) segment in healthcare.

Barco acquires assets of networked visualization solutions specialist IP Video Systems

Wed, 1 Feb 2012 10:30

Kortrijk, Belgium, 01 February 2012 – Barco announced today it has acquired the assets of IP Video Systems (IPVS), a California-based innovator in networked visualization solutions. The acquisition fits within Barco's overall strategy to invest in high-performance networked visualization technology, and will strengthen the company's product portfolio in a large number of markets.

Barco Beijing Wins Lean Practice Award 2011 ---Growing Success with Lean Operations Recognized by Authorities

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:00

Beijing, China, 10 January 2012 – Global visualization technology company Barco is pleased to announce that it has won the Lean Practice Award 2011. The award, conferred by 1MFG.COM, recognizes Barco as an example of a company that has very quickly implemented lean operations in their factory. Companies with lower production volumes rarely embark on a Lean adventure – Barco is a notable exception.

Barco receives 50 million euro research, development and innovation loan from European Investment Bank

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:00

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Kortrijk, Belgium, 22 December 2011 – The EIB and Barco, a global market leader in professional visualization solutions, announce the signing of a 50 million euro funding facility. The EIB is financing RDI as a key priority and this loan was granted within the Risk Sharing Finance Facility (RSFF), an instrument to finance research, development and innovation (RDI) projects in the EU member states. It will allow Barco to continue its R&D investments and uphold its position as a leader in professional visualization technology.

Antoon De Proft appointed as a member of the board of Barco nv

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:30

Kortrijk, Belgium, 12 December 2011. Today ADP Vision BVBA, represented by Antoon De Proft, was appointed as a member of the board of Barco nv, following the resignation of Urbain Vandeurzen when he was appointed Chairman of Gimv as of 30 June 2011. Antoon De Proft will complete Urbain Vandeurzen's term of office as a director of Barco nv.

Barco confirms market share of 40 percent as DLP Cinema projectors break through 50,000 unit barrier

Thu, 8 Dec 2011 17:00

Kortrijk, Belgium, 8 December 2011 - On the occasion of CineAsia 2011, Digital Cinema pioneer Barco announced that its Digital Cinema projector install base currently represents 40% of the total DLP Cinema®-based projector fleet worldwide. Barco's communication follows <A href="http://www.dlpcinema.com/technology/dlp-press-releases/press-release.aspx?id=1510">earlier press releases issued by Texas Instruments DLP Cinema®</A> and one of its licensees. In line with a <A href="http://www.barco.com/digitalcinema/pressrelease/2778/">company announcement</A> released last August, Barco's total projector deliveries currently amount to more than 20,000 units – the result of a spectacular growth over the last three years.

Creative Technology signs purchase agreement for LED products with Barco LiveDots

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 07:55

Kortrijk, Belgium, 22 November 2011 – Barco LiveDots, a Barco company, is proud to announce a purchase agreement worth 11 million USD with Creative Technology, a leading rental operator of high performance LED products for the exhibition, broadcast and events markets. After evaluating several suppliers, Creative Technology found Barco's new LED platform among the most competitive and selected the company's new 5mm pitch LED tile.

Barco launches first 4K 3D projection + Auro 3D sound combination in Greater China in Wangfujing Cineplex

Tue, 8 Nov 2011 14:00

Kortrijk, Belgium, 8 November 2011 — Digital cinema pioneer Barco has launched its first 3D image plus 3D sound combination in greater China, more specifically in the Wangfujing Cineplex in Chengdu, China. This is the first time that Barco has provided both audio and visual technology in the digital cinema field. With the Wangfujing Cineplex launch, Barco is now offering its customers total audio/video digital cinema solutions.

Cinepolis selects Barco as its digital cinema projector supplier for upcoming 3,000-screen deployment

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:40

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Kortrijk, Belgium, 26 October 2011 – World's fourth-largest movie exhibitor will deploy Barco projectors exclusively for the conversion of its remaining film-based auditoriums, as well as equipping its new theater sites.

Trading update 3Q11

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 07:55

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Kortrijk, Belgium, 26 October 2011

Disclosure in accordance with the provisions of the Act of 2 May 2007: Transparency law

Thu, 8 Sep 2011 11:40

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Notification of participation as of 19 July 2011

Barco joins forces with China Film Group to develop digital cinema market in China

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:00

New company – CFG Barco (Beijing) Electronics Co. Ltd. – is formally established

Clarification of the invitation for the Extraordinary General Meeting of Barco nv on 21 september 2011

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:40

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Kortrijk, 22 August 2011.

Disclosure in accordance with the provisions of the Act of 2 May 2007: Transparency law

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:00

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Kortrijk, 16 August 2011. Barco n.v. discloses the information required under article 15, § 1 of the Law of 2 May 2007 regarding the disclosure of important shareholdings in listed companies.

Disclosure in accordance with the provisions of the Act of 2 May 2007: Transparency law

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:35

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Notification of participation as of 9 August 2011

Disclosure in accordance with the provisions of the Act of 2 May 2007: Transparency law

Mon, 1 Aug 2011 18:00

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Notification of participations as of 26 July 2011

Progress as planned

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 07:30

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Kortrijk, Belgium, 20 July 2011 - Barco (Nyse/Euronext: BAR; Reuters: BARBt.BR; Bloomberg: BAR BB) today announced results for the six month period ended 30 June, 2011.<SUP>1</SUP>

Barco LiveDots Creates Brand-new Outdoor LED Display for Beijing Blue Island Tower

Wed, 6 Jul 2011 14:00

(Shanghai, China, 6 July 2011) Barco LiveDots, a Barco company, has partnered with Beijing Fortune Investment Management Co. to embellish Beijing's Blue Island Tower with a new high-tech outdoor LED display. The 407 m2 screen is powered by the latest TF-20 outdoor display system, which produces excellent display effects while ensuring environmental protection and safety.