CHENNAI: Real Image Media Technologies (RIMT) has recently entered into a strategic partnership
with Barco in India. The first 700 units are scheduled for installation during the first
year, with deliveries starting in May 2013. Over the next three years, 3,000 DCI-compliant
Barco projectors are expected to be deployed in theaters across India.
Established in 1986, RIMT, a pioneer in digital cinema technology globally, with its
Qube suite of end to end digital cinema solutions. RIMT is one of the leading digital
cinema deployment entities and led the transition from analogue to digital in India. RIMT
chose to partner with Barco, on account of its market leadership in digital cinema
projection. The new understanding further strengthens that partnership.
Range of 2K series
Through the agreement, Barco's range of 2K digital cinema projectors (the ultra bright
DP2K) for any screen size becomes available for the Indian market. Equipped with a Qube
integrated media block and featuring Barco's unique modular design, these projectors are
set to bring the digital revolution to cinemas all over India. "Together with RIMT, we're
very excited to continue playing a leading role in bringing Digital Cinema to India, a
market with such a rich cinema history and tradition," comments Tim Sinnaeve, Market
Director Digital Cinema at Barco.
Logical choice
"We have been using Barco projectors for the last few years and we are very happy with
the quality of their products and the support provided by Barco India. On top of that,
most of our service team is Barco-certified for installation and maintenance. So it seemed
only logical to reaffirm our trust in them," said Mr. Arvind Ranganathan, CEO of RIMT. Wim
Buyens, Senior Vice President of Entertainment at Barco is happy with the next phase in
our partnership: "We're very proud to have a strong partner like RIMT at our side in the
ever-promising Indian entertainment market. I'm convinced that both companies will reap a
lot of benefits from this enhanced collaboration."
Committed to success
Mr. Arvind Ranganathan believes that the close collaboration between both industry
heavyweights will serve his company's long-term goals: "At Real Image, we have always been
determined to bring only the best and the latest media technology to the Indian market.
Through this partnership with Barco, we are all set to continue on that successful path
for the coming years."
Mr. Abel Garamhegyi, Managing Director of Barco India, is enthusiastic as well: "For
Barco, which is already the leading digital projector brand in India, the partnership is
an ideal opportunity to further strengthen its foothold in India's booming digital cinema
market."
About Real Image Media Technologies
Established in 1986, Real Image Media Technologies is India's leading provider of
film, video and audio technology. It has pioneered several technology revolutions over the
last 25 years. Currently a leader in Digital Cinema, the company was instrumental in
bringing computer-based, digital, non-linear editing and digital cinema sound to India.
With over 4000 Qube Cinema installed in over 40 countries across North America, Europe,
the Middle East, Australia and Asia, RIMT has heavily impacted the world of digital
cinema. It is the only Indian company - and amongst a handful worldwide - with
DCI-compliant, digital cinema technology.
www.realimage.com [http://www.realimage.com ]
www.qubecinema.com [http://www.qubecinema.com ]
About Barco
Barco, a global technology company, designs and develops visualization products for a variety of selected professional markets. Barco has its own facilities for Sales & Marketing, Customer Support, R&D and Manufacturing in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific. Barco (NYSE Euronext Brussels: BAR) is active in more than 90 countries with about 3,900 employees worldwide. Barco posted sales of 1.156 billion euros in 2012.
Primary Media Contact : Ms. Eti Gupta, eti.gupta@barco.com, 91-120-4020269. After hours number - +91 9818252262
Secondary Media Contact : Mr. Pradeep Singh, pradeep.singh@barco.com, 91-120-4020454
