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Imagine a way to see, sense, and share the intangible. It's what happens when big data becomes knowledge. When images become insight. And when experiences come to life.

That's what Barco is all about. In a world where data and rich content are expanding exponentially, we empower you with inspired sight, sound and sharing solutions to help you make meaningful connections.

For us, it's you - our customer - that counts. We help you achieve your goals, whether it's protecting the health and safety of millions, creating unforgettable experiences, or supporting people to work smarter together. We help you get the most out of what you do every day. So together, we create brighter outcomes, around the world.

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Barco’s mission is to enable bright outcomes by transforming content into insight and emotion. In order to achieve that mission, we offer best-in-class, networked visualization solutions (hardware and software) and related services..

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Barco was founded in 1934 in the town of Poperinge, in the Flemish-speaking region of Belgium. Founder Lucien de Puydt's initial business was to assemble radios from parts imported from the United States-hence the name of his company, the Belgium American Radio Corporation, or "Barco." 

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List of consolidated companies on 31 December 2021