| January 21, 2008 |
Contact: Melba Proctor
Director, Int’l Sales/Vutec
mproctor@vutec.com
[Pompano Beach, Florida/USA – January 21, 2008] – Vutec Corporation (www.vutec.com), for more than 30 years America’s global leader in video projection screen technology announced today that it will showcase a wide range of select leading-edge products at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2008 in Amsterdam, the preeminent trade show for the professional AV and electronic system integrators. Vutec will present its product line from January 29th to 31st at Booth #L41.
Howard Sinkoff, Vutec’s CEO, suggests that visitors planning to stop by Vutec’s booth at ISE (Booth #L41), additionally go online to visit the company’s information-rich website before or after the trade show. “Our website,” said Sinkoff, “is a treasure chest of information for dealers, distributors and consumers who seek first-hand knowledge about Vutec’s wide range of creative products and applications.”
The CEO said that special features of Vutec’s site include an interactive section to help visitors design and select the ideal video projection screen or accessory, including an exceptional design program for the ArtScreen™, which transforms a video projection screen or flat panel TV to be transformed into a work of art.
Other website features include a Gallery of Installations for both commercial and home theaters, dealer showrooms and model homes; and free catalogues of Vutec products that can either be downloaded as pdf files or ordered as physical copies through online request forms.
“We’re excited to again exhibit in this one-of-a-kind pan-European exhibition and conference offering the latest in electronic systems technologies and solutions for the AV and Electronic Integration market,” said Melba Proctor, Vutec’s Director of International Sales.
“We’d also like to let people know that Vutec is offering containers of video projection screens made at our factory in China,” said Ms. Proctor. “These containers are shipped directly to our customers’ closest ports, and the fact that we manufacture not only in the USA but in China too reflects the fact that our company’s state-of-the-art product line has evolved to satisfy the ever-changing demands of video enthusiasts and audio/video dealers worldwide,” she said.
Vutec was first to launch many new video projection screen products and became recognized as the industry technology leader with the development of the optical coating for its high-gain curved screens. Out of responsiveness to client demand emerged a line of products which today fills the need for virtually every need and/or economic requirement.
Of the more than one hundred products manufactured by Vutec today, the company will provide visitors to ISE with a select number of its products coming out of two of its three product lines: Vutec™ and the top-of-the-line Vision X™ .
SilverStar™ - The “Prince” of True High Definition
(through Vutec and VisionX lines)
Vutec has maintained its leading position with the introduction of new product technology like the revolutionary, patented SilverStar™, its latest achievement and the most important new screen technology in more than 30 years.
SilverStar™, a fixed screen, is the true high-definition screen projecting six plus times brighter than a standard white screen,” said Melba Proctor. “This derives from its innovative patented technology – a silver based material combined with multiple optical layers to provide a 6.0 gain. This produces vivid colors and detail never before seen, while increasing contrast ratio in controlled or uncontrolled ambient lighting conditions,” she said.
ArtScreen™ - #1 Selling Product of its Kind in the USA: Transforms
Video Projection Screens and Flat Panel TV’s into instant Works of Art
(ArtScreen and VisionX lines)
ArtScreen™, which has received numerous awards including the Multi-Room Audio Video Award by the Consumer Electronics Association, transforms an LCD, Plasma TV or video projection screen into an elegant work of art - from a very large selection of Giclee (canvas) fine art prints – or photograph reproductions. Inside a beautiful hardwood frame, the desired artwork ascends or descends with the touch of a remote. When the display screen or television is not in use, the digital art-on-canvas image of your choice is displayed within the frame. When the artwork is retracted, the video display is again visible for viewing.
Theater Art Systems with SilverStar™ and ArtScreen™ - Merging High Tech with High Style – NEW product at ISE
(ArtScreen and VisionX lines)
Keeping pace with the continued surge of popularity in home entertainment, and the increased demand for home theaters, Vutec Corporation will for the first time at ISE showcase its Theater Art Systems (TAS) at ISE. The artistic feature of “TAS” is about the marriage of fine art and state-of-the-art technology, speaking to the increasing consumer demand for versatility and beautification.
Theater Art Systems combines the “Prince” of high brightness/ definition,” SilverStar™, with the ArtScreen™, framed high quality motorized art with an automatic vertical masking system that transforms the SilverStar video projection screen into a beautiful work of art.
Theater Art Systems transforms any room into a Home Theater or gallery. When the artwork is retracted and motorized up, it reveals a 2.35:1 to 16:9 or 16:9 to 4:3 SilverStar™ screen. That screen in turn masks down to a 16:9 HD format, with vertical masks that motor up on either side. “TAS” includes SilverStar™, delivering the ultimate in picture brightness and quality featuring maximum detail, vivid color, and higher contrast ratio in controlled or uncontrolled lighting.
Howard Sinkoff, Vutec president, said that in the last several years a dedicated media room has virtually become a standard feature in high end homes throughout the U.S. “The beauty of Theater Art Systems,” said Sinkoff, “is that it is perfect as an adaptation for any type of room.”
At ISE, visitors will have an opportunity to view and operate other innovative Vutec products, including:
Vision XFH – Multi-Aspect Ratio Wall Screen
(through VisionX line)
Vision XFH reflects the latest in Vision X technology: a state-of-the-art tri-aspect masking system developed for the sophisticated home theater. It is the most versatile fixed frame screen available for fine home theaters.
XFH’s picture frame-like fixed screen is luxuriously finished in plush black velvet and includes an advanced electronics system which enables it to mask from the upper limit of the scrren (4:3 aspect ratio) to the lower limit of the screen (usually 2.35:1 aspect ratio) with one intermediate setting (usually 16:9 aspect ratio). XFH is shipped pre-assembled for ease of installation and is pre-set to interface with any intelligent automation system.
Vision XR – Motorized Rising Arm Screen with Internally-tensioned Vu-Flex Pro Screen Fabric
(through VisionX line)
Vision XR solves the problem of cathedral ceilings and preserves the aesthetic integrity of any landmark or facility in which it is installed. The rising arm construction retracts into a cabinet or the floor and includes an automated trap door – all operated by a standard-equipped compact wireless remote control unit. Includes the internally tensioned heavy duty, 1.3 gain Vu-Flex Pro screen material secured at top and bottom, eliminates movement from air conditioning or heating ducts.
Eleganté Brand– Consumer Price-Friendly Motorized Screen
This motorized screen is a competitively priced motorized projection screen, featuring a styled aluminum housing for wall or ceiling mounting. Representing the best value in its class, Eleganté motorized screens come standard with value-added features, including Vutec’s EMS™ (EZ-Mounting System) included. One-person installation, and can be adjusted after mounting. It is wall or ceiling mounted with 1” vertical black borders, Matte White or Matte Gray screen surface and a 6” black leader.
Heavy duty aluminum housing with choice of black or white finish. Available in 110 Volt or 220 Volt. Made in the USA
The Lectric I RF
[through Vutec line]
The Lectric I RF is a unique plug-and-view screen designed for either wall or ceiling-mounting. Operated by RF remote control for optimal convenience, the Letric I RF is available in 4:3, 16:9, 2.35:1 and A/V formats in five self-supported screen materials and offers an optional battery operated wall switch for additional room control.
Porta-Vu Traveller – A Portable Projection Screen
[through Vutec line]
The Porta-Vu Traveller is a portable design, with pull-up scissor mechanism, featuring elegant and sturdy portable aluminum housing. Available in 4:3 and 16:9 formats, in Matte White fabric.
Contact: Melba Proctor
Director, Int’l Sales/Vutec
mproctor@vutec.com