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CSE is appointed as exclusive UK distributor for Vidikron (16/7/2007)

Move brings Planar and Vidikron under one roof to deliver a complete range of HD video product for the UK speciality channel

Following the recent acquisition of Runco International Inc. by Planar Systems, Inc., CSE today announced that it has been appointed as the exclusive distributor for the UK sales and marketing of the Vidikron range of custom home theatre displays, products and solutions.

Founded in Italy and established for over two decades as a leading innovator of custom home theatre displays, Vidikron delivers some of the industry's most advanced designs formulated on unique product platforms and exclusive technologies. Its latest range offers more than 35 custom home theatre products, including front projectors from 720p to 1080p native HD resolution, plasma and LCD thin displays up to 65" diagonal, proprietary video processing and specialised lenses for custom configuration into any environment.

Recognising CSE's long established experience in this market and its existing position as distributor for Planar's high-value range of HD video projectors, 1080p LCD thin displays and ambient-light rejection projection screens, the decision creates a richly-featured, perfectly dovetailed and exclusive product offering for speciality dealers and installers, unique in its depth and breadth.

With the addition of Vidikron to its portfolio, CSE can now deliver the widest choice of class-leading video display solutions available: from Planar's award-winning PD 7000 series of HD projectors starting at £1100, through its inventive Xscreen projection screens and new four-strong collection of full HD flat-panel displays, to Vidkron's exceptional THX-certified two-box Vision(tm) Model 85 1080p projector and its acclaimed PlasmaView(tm) VP-6500VHD 65" plasma screen - the world's first THX-certified flat panel display.

"The appointment of CSE for Vidikron in the UK complements the combined UK strategy for both Planar and Vidikron and enables CSE to offer a complete range of premium quality display solutions focused exclusively on the needs of speciality home theatre channel", said Scott Hix, vice president and general manager of Planar's home theatre business unit. "The combination of Planar and Vidikron under the auspices of CSE will help us to develop close and enduring relationships with the dealers who have the expertise to deliver these solutions to the market."

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