Swedish cinema chain SF Bio selected Barco's DP2K and DP4K
digital-cinema projectors for its conversion to digital.
With 244 screens in 35 cinemas, SF Bio is the leading theatre
circuit in Sweden. It's also one of the oldest continuously
operating cinemas in the world, with a history dating back to
1905.
“Converting to digital is our way of giving our customers access to
the latest digital and 3D movies,” said Per Wermelin, technical
manager at SF Bio. “After months of comparing various offers, we
decided to sign up with Barco. Its projectors deliver high-quality
DLP images and have for SF Bio the lowest total cost of ownership.”
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Top Swedish circuit chooses Barco for digital conversion
Feb 29, 2012
Top Swedish circuit chooses Barco for digital conversion
Feb 29, 2012
Swedish cinema chain SF Bio selected Barco's DP2K and DP4K digital-cinema projectors for its conversion to digital.
With 244 screens in 35 cinemas, SF Bio is the leading theatre circuit in Sweden. It's also one of the oldest continuously operating cinemas in the world, with a history dating back to 1905.
“Converting to digital is our way of giving our customers access to the latest digital and 3D movies,” said Per Wermelin, technical manager at SF Bio. “After months of comparing various offers, we decided to sign up with Barco. Its projectors deliver high-quality DLP images and have for SF Bio the lowest total cost of ownership.”
With 244 screens in 35 cinemas, SF Bio is the leading theatre circuit in Sweden. It's also one of the oldest continuously operating cinemas in the world, with a history dating back to 1905.
“Converting to digital is our way of giving our customers access to the latest digital and 3D movies,” said Per Wermelin, technical manager at SF Bio. “After months of comparing various offers, we decided to sign up with Barco. Its projectors deliver high-quality DLP images and have for SF Bio the lowest total cost of ownership.”
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