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Planar Systems, Inc (NASDAQ:PLNR) is a global leader in digital display technology providing premier solutions for the world’s most demanding environments. Retailers, educational institutions, government agencies, businesses, utilities and energy firms, and home theater enthusiasts all depend on Planar to provide superior performance when image experience is of the highest importance. Planar solutions are used by the world's leading organizations in applications ranging from digital signage to simulation and from interactive kiosks to large-scale data visualization. Founded in 1983, Planar is headquartered in Oregon, USA, with offices, manufacturing partners, and customers worldwide. For more information, visit www.planar.com.
Planar Launches Industry’s First Transparent LCD Display Box

Planar LookThru technology debuts in 32-inch digital display box designed for product merchandising and exhibition

PORTLAND, Ore.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—May. 15, 2012— Today, Planar Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLNR), a global leader in digital display technology, unveiled a digital display box that incorporates a transparent display to create a first-of-its-kind merchandising and exhibition solution. The 32-inch Planar® LookThru™ Display Box is an enclosed showcase fronted by a clear glass surface that can display multimedia content in front of products placed inside the unit.
Planar LookThru Transparent LCD Display Box (Photo: Business Wire)

Planar LookThru Transparent LCD Display Box (Photo: Business Wire)

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Renovated Chesapeake Energy Arena Lights Up with Dynamic Planar Digital Signage Displays

Clarity Matrix LCD Video Walls at Oklahoma City’s Chesapeake Energy Arena feature video highlights, customized information and other content

PORTLAND, Ore.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—May. 8, 2012— Planar Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLNR), a worldwide leader in specialty display solutions, today announced that Chesapeake Energy Arena, the recently renovated home of the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder, has chosen the Planar® Clarity™ Matrix LCD Video Wall System as a signature feature to enhance the arena guest experience.

Clarity Matrix Digital Signage Displays at the entrance of the Chesapeake Energy Arena (Photo: Business Wire)

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Planar Takes Outdoor Digital Signage to Extremes

Planar’s new WeatherBright Series delivers true outdoor performance with advanced engineering for the most demanding outdoor environments

LAS VEGAS—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Mar. 7, 2012— Today, at Digital Signage Expo 2012 in Las Vegas, Planar Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLNR), a global leader in digital display technology, introduced a new series of outdoor digital displays uniquely designed and engineered for the most demanding outdoor conditions.
Planar WeatherBright Series outdoor LCD displays. (Photo: Business Wire)

Planar WeatherBright Series outdoor LCD displays. (Photo: Business Wire)

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Newest Planar LCDs Outshine Brightest Surroundings

High-brightness displays outperform direct-view LED technology and static signage in locations with intense ambient light

LAS VEGAS—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Mar. 7, 2012— Today, at Digital Signage Expo 2012 in Las Vegas, Planar Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLNR), a global leader in digital display technology, unveiled two new professional LCD displays designed for retail storefronts and other brightly lit commercial digital signage locations, and further expands Planar’s digital signage offerings into the estimated $1.2 billion market for high-bright indoor displays.
Planar Mosaic Architectural Displays (Photo: Business Wire)

Clarity Matrix HX60 high-bright video wall by Planar (Photo: Business Wire)

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Planar Launches First Thin Video Wall Solution Targeting Large and Growing Wall Coverings Market

Planar Mosaic offers unprecedented flexibility to position LCD tiles, including a new square video tile, into arrays never before imagined

PORTLAND, Ore.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Feb. 7, 2012— Planar Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLNR), a worldwide leader in specialty display solutions, today announced the introduction of Planar® Mosaic™, the only video wall system providing three flat panel tiles, including a new square LCD, and unique features designed specifically for the global architectural wall coverings market, expected to be $26 billion in 2015, according to the Global Industry Analysts.
Planar Mosaic Architectural Displays (Photo: Business Wire)

Planar Mosaic Architectural Displays (Photo: Business Wire)

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Planar Introduces Next-Generation Control Room Video Walls

Expanded line of LED-illuminated rear-projection displays offers superior brightness and uniformity along with Indisys Desktop Service integration

AMSTERDAM—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Jan. 31, 2012— Today at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2012, Planar Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLNR), a global leader in digital display technology, launched an expanded line-up of rear-projection LED-lit video wall displays that deliver a new industry standard in visual performance.
Clarity LED Series (Photo: Business Wire)

Clarity LED Series (Photo: Business Wire)

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Planar Systems, Inc.
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