APG Displays Showcases a Spectacular Array of Videowall Solutions at InfoComm 2015

Underscoring its commitment to providing AV professionals with the most innovative solutions available, APG Displays, North America’s leading distributor of videowalls, is showcasing several new displays side-by-side at InfoComm 2015 in Booth #3569 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

“APG Displays is committed to providing AV industry professionals with the most stunning and effective videowall solutions on the market,” APG Displays President David Weatherhead said. “To give attendees an immersive experience, our booth is the only place at InfoComm where they can directly compare the latest small pixel-pitch direct view LED, LCD, and LPD videowalls and ultra-large LCD displays.”

APG Displays is prominently featuring Leyard’s 12-foot wide full HD LED videowall with a high pixel-pitch resolution of 1.9mm. “Leyard’s 1.9mm videowall is designed with a stunning resolution to maximize audience engagement,” Weatherhead said. “Now, all InfoComm attendees will be able to see this videowall’s power first-hand.”

APG Displays is also showcasing a 16-foot wide Prysm 190-inch LPD Cascade Touchscreen Videowall that demonstrates the latest collaboration technology, Orion’s new 98-inch LCD screen with 4k UHD resolution, and NEC’s 55-inch LCD videowall range demonstrating 4k loop-though playback. The booth is also displaying Green Hippo’s AViary range of video players and processors featuring the Par4keet 4k media player. 

“We strive to provide an interactive, in-person experience for anyone interested in renting or purchasing a videowall,” Weatherhead said. “After InfoComm, all displays will be available for viewing at the APG Displays’ Assessment Centers in Orlando and Toronto.”

This past year, APG Displays has experienced record-breaking growth. They recently opened a large office in Orlando, Florida, dramatically increasing the size of their videowall rental fleet.  They also signed a North American distribution agreement with Green Hippo for their new AViary Video Processor Range.

To see the latest videowall technologies, visit APG Displays at InfoComm 2015 at Booth #3569.

APG Displays To Unveil Stunning, Easy-To-Use Videowalls at ExhibitorLive 2015

Underscoring its commitment to providing the best videowall sub-rentals and distribution services to exhibitors worldwide, APG Displays, North America’s leading distributor of videowalls, today announced that they will be showcasing various all-new, easy-to-use displays at ExhibitorLive 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada at Booth #1955 the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.

“Our goal at ExhibitorLive 2015 is to show the industry that it’s easy to creatively integrate videowalls into tradeshow booths,” APG Displays President David Weatherhead said today. “Digital displays are becoming increasingly more prevalent in public event and marketing spaces. Our 20x20 booth will showcase several stunning products designed for various exhibitor applications.”

APG Displays will prominently feature a 32 panel NEC 55” Ultra-Thin Bezel videowall with 8K resolution visuals. “Our new, easy-to-rent videowall solutions will create an immersive environment,” Weatherhead added. “Having an 8k videowall there will show exhibitors how transformative digital displays can be in event spaces.”

 This past year, APG Displays has experienced record-breaking growth. They recently opened a large office in Orlando, Florida, dramatically increasing the size of their videowall rental fleet.  They also signed a North American distribution agreement with Green Hippo for their new AViary Video Processor Range.

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For more information on APG Displays at ExhibitorLive 2015, visit Booth 1955 from March 1-5, 2015.

Advanced Brings York University Atrium To Life With Stunning Ultra-Thin Bezel Videowall Installation!

York University’s Schulich School of Business, one of the world’s top business schools, wanted to replace their dim projector screen with a vivid display to compliment the modern aesthetic of their new atrium. To do so, they turned to Advanced, Canada’s leading AV integrator, to envision and install a 4x4 panel 55” LCD ultra-thin bezel videowall in the school’s new space.

“Advanced is honored to have been selected for this prestigious project,” Advanced President David Weatherhead said today. “The school’s former projector screen was not compatible with the room’s natural light. We were able to replace the old system with a videowall that vividly delivers content to students.”

The ultra-thin LCD bezel videowall with a 4mm seam gap is made up of 16 panels to display one, complete image. The content feed, comprised of announcements, videos and photos, is managed from the network operations room. All content is managed and displayed by a BrightSign XD digital media player.

“The ultra-thin bezel LCD videowall is the ideal technology for this space because it is as visually stunning in high ambient light and more cost effective than traditional LED displays,” Weatherhead said. “The videowall’s content distribution mechanism allows administrators to send an image to any monitor from the network operations room. This gives them complete control over the content in real time.”

What’s more, the videowall is easily serviceable due to the unique pull-out videowall bracket system Advanced installed. Since the University runs the display twelve hours per day, it’s important that the videowall can be easily serviced should a failure happen.  “The videowall mounting system allows for increased maintenance flexibility, which is vital when managing a display in a public space,” Weatherhead added.

Known as Canada’s Global Business School™, the Schulich School of Business in Toronto is ranked among the world’s leading business schools by a number of global surveys. Schulich’s MBA program is ranked #1 in the world by the Aspen Institute (a Washington, DC-based leadership think tank) in a global survey that identifies which schools are doing the best job of preparing future business leaders for the environmental, social and ethical complexities of modern-day business. Schulich’s MBA program is ranked #1 in Canada by Forbes.

NanoLumens® Appoints Gary Feather to Position of Executive Vice President of Operations

Gary Feather, former Senior Vice President of LED Lighting at Sharp Electronics, will play a strategic role in helping NanoLumens® meet the challenges posed by record-setting growth.

NanoLumens®, the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of indoor LED display solutions, today announced that Gary Feather, the former Senior Vice President of LED Lighting at Sharp Electronics, has joined the company as Executive Vice President of Operations, effective immediately.

According to NanoLumens CEO Rick Cope, the appointment puts one of the world’s most renowned experts in display technology, imaging, lighting and energy systems in charge of all engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain management operations at a time when the company is doubling in size on a year-to-year basis.

“It is imperative for NanoLumens to maintain its rigorous standards for quality and reliability even as it grows at an unprecedented rate,” Cope said today.  “Gary Feather has the experience, the skills, and the vision that is required to help us meet the many operational challenges posed by growth.  His experience with consumer and industrial LED lighting systems, display technology and systems, image quality, and energy management is going to help us to produce the next great advance in customer engagement soutions.”

Gary Feather comes to NanoLumens from Sharp Electronics, where he served as Senior Vice President of LED Lighting from 2012 until 2014, establishing and building new Sharp Corporation products in Business to Business LED Lighting solutions and Energy Advantages Systems for the North American market.  Before this, he was Vice President, Systems, Algorithms, and Services at Sharp Laboratories of America from 1996 until 2012, responsible for managing U.S. research, development and planning for future Sharp products. From 1991 to 1996 he was Director, Display Systems at Texas Instruments, where he lead strategy, marketing, product planning, international sales and strategic alliances to create the billion dollar DLP market from the base spatial light modulator, DMD.  Texas Instruments was actually where Gary Feather began his career where he held successive positions as Manager and Director of Corporate Research before becoming Director, Display Systems.

“I am honored to join this great company at this critical juncture in its history,” Feather said today.  “I have watched this company since its inception and I believe it is destined to exceed its current pace of sales growth.  I look forward to working closely with the entire NanoLumens team to chart a future course that is even bigger, brighter and bolder than its past.”

Gary Feather is the holder of three United States Patents in Networked Video Devices (Number 7,594,245), Method for Processing Saturated Intervals in Video Sequences (Number 6,671,420), and Presence Based Technology (Number 8,356,317).  His educational background spans the fields of electrical engineering, business, and executive global leadership.  He was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Kentucky, a Masters of Business Administration degree in Finance and Marketing from Southern Methodist University, a Masters of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.  Then in 2008 and 2009 he completed study programs in Executive Global Leadership and Business at, respectively, IMD Business School and the University of California, Berkeley Walter A. Haas School of Business.