NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of
commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today
Wehrenberg Theatres, a century-old theater chain and the oldest
family-owned-and-operated cinema company in the U.S., selected NEC
digital cinema projectors for its 210 screens in the Midwest.
Wehrenberg will deploy NEC digital cinema projectors – the
NC1200, NC2000 and NC3240S models – to replace its 35mm technology
for its cinemas across Missouri and other central states.
Sixty-five digital systems already have been installed.
NEC Financial Services provided the financing for the Wehrenberg
deployment, while Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE Amex: BTN) is
supplying 4K digital projection systems, installation, NOC (Network
Operations Center), 24/7 monitoring from its state-of-the-art
facility in Omaha, and ongoing maintenance services after
installation.
Cinedigm (NASDAQ: CIDM), the global leader in digital cinema
conversion programs, is responsible for structuring and
implementing the underlying VPF agreement that enables Wehrenberg’s
conversion to digital cinema, as well as providing the entire
administration responsibility of the VPF program for Wehrenberg.
GDC Technology will provide the cinema servers.
“We selected NEC projectors because of their reliability and our
strong working relationship with NEC over the last number of
years,” said Ronald P. Krueger, Chairman and CEO of Wehrenberg
Theatres. “As we complete our migration to digital technology and
explore alternative content, we’re grateful to have NEC and its
partners contribute to making the Wehrenberg experience that much
more memorable for our guests.”
The NEC deployment is scheduled to begin in April and slated for
completion in September 2011.
“Wehrenberg Theatres will enjoy all the benefits of the NEC
technology, such as lower operating costs, centralized operations
and the highest digital cinema projector quality on the market,”
said Pierre Richer, President and COO of NEC Display Solutions.
“Wehrenberg has built a reputation for innovation over their 105
years of existence, and we’re proud to support them in this next
phase of their growth.”
“Wehrenberg has created a unique theater experience for
movie-goers in the Midwest and upgrading to the latest in digital
projection equipment will no doubt be well received,” said Gary
Cavey, President and CEO of Ballantyne Strong. “We are delighted to
once again partner with Cinedigm as well as both NEC Financial
Services and NEC Display Solutions.”
“Cinedigm is grateful to be working with valued partners NEC
Display Solutions and Ballantyne in the Wehrenberg Theatres
deployment,” said Chuck Goldwater, President, Media Services Group
at Cinedigm. “We welcome the opportunity to help Wehrenberg build
upon its past successes and forge relationships with new
customers.”
NEC digital cinema projectors are Digital Cinema Initiatives
(DCI) compliant, which allows exhibitors to capitalize on current
and future growth opportunities, and can be centrally managed,
freeing up on-site theater personnel for more strategic
activities.
To learn more about financing options and current promotions,
please visit http://www.necdisplay.com/GoDigital.
NEC’s Cinema Advantage program offers cash-back rewards and
exclusive promotions to small-to-medium-sized exhibitors. Visit
http://www.neccinemaadvantage.com to register.
About NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc.
Headquartered in Itasca, Ill., NEC Display Solutions of America,
Inc., is a leading designer and provider of innovative desktop LCD
monitors, commercial- and professional-grade large-screen LCD
displays, a diverse line of multimedia and digital cinema
projectors, and integrated display solutions. NEC Display Solutions
develops leading-edge visual technology and customer-focused
solutions for a wide variety of markets, including enterprise,
healthcare, education and digital signage. For additional
information about NEC Display Solutions of America monitors,
consumers can call (866) NEC-MORE, or visit the website at
www.necdisplay.com. For digital images, please visit
http://necdisplay.com/digital-media-library.
About VUKUNET
VUKUNET, from NEC Display Solutions of America, is the engine
that powers the digital out-of-home advertising business. VUKUNET
is the only universal ad serving platform that drives ads to any
digital out-of-home network, regardless of content management
system. VUKUNET makes the buying, flighting and reporting of
digital out-of-home ad campaigns easy. For additional information
about VUKUNET, visit www.vukunet.com or call (877) 805-VUKU. For
VUKUNET logos and digital images, please visit
http://www.vukunet.com/pressresources.aspx.
About Wehrenberg Theatres (www.wehrenberg.com)
Wehrenberg Theatres operates 15 theatres in Missouri, Illinois,
Iowa and Minnesota. Having celebrated its 100th Anniversary in
2006, St. Louis-based Wehrenberg Theatres is the oldest
family-owned-and-operated theatre circuit in the U.S. Ronald P.
Krueger, 3rd Generation, is Chairman and CEO of Wehrenberg
Theatres.
About Ballantyne Strong, Inc.
(www.ballantyne-strong.com)
Ballantyne Strong, Inc., is a provider of digital cinema
projection equipment and services as well as cinema screens, motion
picture projectors and specialty lighting equipment and services.
The Company supplies major and independent theater chains, top
arenas, theme parks and architectural sites around the world.
About NEC Financial Services, LLC
NEC Financial Services, LLC, delivers tailored leasing
structures of extraordinary flexibility to customers nationwide and
has expanded to include a complete range of technologies and
services. NEC Financial Services offers financing services
to Solution Providers, System Integrators, Resellers and
Dealers, and their customers by supporting the sale of products and
solutions to businesses in the United States. For more information,
visit www.neclease.com.
About Cinedigm
Cinedigm is a leader in providing the services, experience,
technology and content critical to transforming movie theaters into
digital and networked entertainment centers. The Company partners
with Hollywood movie studios, independent movie distributors, and
exhibitors to bring movies in digital cinema format to audiences
across the country. Cinedigm's digital cinema deployment
organization, software, satellite and hard drive digital movie
delivery network; pre-show in-theater advertising services; and
marketing and distribution platform for alternative content such as
CineLive® 3-D and 2-D sports and concerts, thematic programming and
independent movies is a cornerstone of the digital cinema
transformation. Cinedigm™ and Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp™ are
trademarks of Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. www.cinedigm.com
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