Daktronics Selected By Minnesota United FC For LED Displays
February 28 2018 - 2:00PM
Daktronics (NASDAQ:DAKT) of Brookings, South Dakota, has partnered
with Minnesota United FC to deliver new LED displays for Allianz
Field, the team’s new, soccer-specific stadium in St. Paul,
Minnesota. This summer, one main display and ten ribbon displays
will be installed at the new stadium to elevate the overall
experience at soccer matches and other special events.
“One of Minnesota United’s biggest goals is providing the best
possible match day experience for our fans,” said MNUFC CEO Chris
Wright. “This partnership with Daktronics guarantees that the
displays at Allianz Field will be absolutely top-of-the-line
elements that will raise that experience to a new, incredible level
for fans everywhere in the stadium.”
At one end of the stadium, a main LED video display featuring a
15HD pixel layout will measure 23 feet high by 115 feet wide to
bring excellent image clarity and contrast to fans in every seat.
It will feature variable content zoning allowing it to show one
large image or to be divided into multiple windows to show any
combination of live video, instant replay, match statistics,
graphics and animations, and sponsorship messages.
“This is a great project to be a part of as professional soccer
continues to build roots in Minnesota,” said Daktronics Regional
Sales Manager Tony Mulder. “We’re happy to partner with Minnesota
United FC for this installation and look forward to the amazing
game-day experience this technology will provide. It will be
exciting to see the completed project in action when the stadium
opens in 2019.”
Along the seating fascia, Daktronics will install a ribbon
display featuring a 15HD pixel layout using patented ProRail
technology. This technology allows for better sightlines as the
mounting of the LED product is connected closer to the seating
fascia coordinated with the stadium architecture. Another ribbon
display will be installed on the opposite seating fascia. Each of
these ribbon displays will measure 2.5 feet high by 380 feet
wide.
Additionally, eight ribbon displays will be installed throughout
the stadium: two along the Supporters Section fascia, two at the
South Gate and four at the North Gate. These displays will feature
16-millimeter line spacing and allow for additional statistics,
animations and sponsorship messages to be highlighted throughout
events.
Daktronics will also be including its powerful Show Control
System with this installation. This industry-leading system
provides a combination of display control software, world-class
video processing, data integration and playback hardware that forms
a user-friendly production solution. For more information on Show
Control, visit www.daktronics.com/show.
Daktronics LED video and messaging display technology offers a
long lifetime with consistent, industry-leading performance and low
power consumption, providing value and excitement for years to
come.
About Minnesota United:Professional soccer has
been a part of Minnesota for over four decades and Minnesota United
is at the forefront of growing the game at all levels. From the
first team to the front office to the Development Academy to our
work throughout the Twin Cities, the club’s goal remains the same:
to promote soccer, the world’s game, and through it inspire and
unite our community. We’ll accomplish this through a culture built
on accountability, respect, excellence and honesty and by creating
a fan experience and connection to the community second to
none.
About DaktronicsDaktronics helps its customers
to impact their audiences throughout the world with large-format
LED video displays, message displays, scoreboards, digital
billboards, audio systems and control systems in sport, business
and transportation applications. Founded in 1968 as a USA-based
manufacturing company, Daktronics has grown into the world leader
in audiovisual systems and implementation with offices around the
globe. Discover more at www.daktronics.com.
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Report on Form 10-K for its 2017 fiscal year. Forward-looking
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unanticipated events as they occur.
MEDIA RELATIONSJustin OchsnerPublic
Relations/MarketingTel 605-692-0200Email
justin.ochsner@daktronics.com
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