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Christie ships, installs more than 12,000 cinema projectors worldwide
It's an industry milestone, according to the Cypress-based visual-tech firm.
BY Lauren GiudicePublished: June 22, 2010 03:08 PM
Cypress-based Christie Digital Systems USA is in demand: The company announced that it has shipped and installed more than 12,000 of its cinema projectors worldwide, marking a new industry milestone. And the visual-tech firm holds a 65 percent share of the global market.
The news comes as Christie beefs up its bottom line to support the growing need for digital systems worldwide.
Among its efforts: The company is upping production of its Solaria Series projectors, which can be utilized in 3-D platforms. Christie is also boosting its Managed Services programs to offer a large range of technical support and maintenance for resellers and exhibitors switching to digital technologies.
“We are in high gear, working with resellers and exhibitors to quickly digitize screens and take advantage of the new crop of 3-D movies arriving in theaters,” said Craig Sholder, vice president of entertainment solutions for Christie.
He added that the company, which has a 70 percent market share in North America, has met with similar success in Central and South America, as orders for digital projectors rise.
The company holds a 54 percent market share in Europe, thanks to the uptick in digital cinema projector installations in the region over the last five years.
“In 2005, the digital era was relatively new and there were only a handful of digital cinema installations in the entire world,” said Dale Miller, vice president of Christie's European, Middle Eastern and African division. “Since then, we have seen exciting growth opportunities globally and notably in the ... region. Close to 3,000 Christie digital cinema projectors are now in the European marketplace, with thousands more contracted to be installed in the near future.”
Additionally, Christie is launching a new manufacturing plant in China, and projectors will begin rolling off the assembly line in July, though the official opening ceremony will take place at a later date.
“The world is going digital and Christie is committed to leading the charge,” added Jack Kline, president and chief operating officer of Christie USA. "Christie has been a major force in every corner of the world, developing innovative strategies, products and services that are guiding the industry into the digital age.”
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The news comes as Christie beefs up its bottom line to support the growing need for digital systems worldwide. Among its efforts: The company is upping production of its Solaria Series projectors, which can be utilized in 3-D platforms. Christie is also boosting its Managed Services programs to offer a large range of technical support and maintenance for resellers and exhibitors switching to digital technologies. “We are in high gear, working with resellers and exhibitors to quickly digitize screens and take advantage of the new crop of 3-D movies arriving in theaters,” said Craig Sholder, vice president of entertainment solutions for Christie. He added that the company, which has a 70 percent market share in North America, has met with similar success in Central and South America, as orders for digital projectors rise. The company holds a 54 percent market share in Europe, thanks to the uptick in digital cinema projector installations in the region over the last five years. “In 2005, the digital era was relatively new and there were only a handful of digital cinema installations in the entire world,” said Dale Miller, vice president of Christie's European, Middle Eastern and African division. “Since then, we have seen exciting growth opportunities globally and notably in the ... region. Close to 3,000 Christie digital cinema projectors are now in the European marketplace, with thousands more contracted to be installed in the near future.” Additionally, Christie is launching a new manufacturing plant in China, and projectors will begin rolling off the assembly line in July, though the official opening ceremony will take place at a later date. “The world is going digital and Christie is committed to leading the charge,” added Jack Kline, president and chief operating officer of Christie USA. "Christie has been a major force in every corner of the world, developing innovative strategies, products and services that are guiding the industry into the digital age.” Related headlines SECP moves on plan to build 5 solar projects Santa Ana-based Ingram Micro boosts its sustainability efforts Irvine-based GreenWave goes global |
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