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Spain's Yelmo Cines to install XPAND 3D screens

May 27, 2009

3D provider XPAND announced a collaborative venture with Yelmo Cines, one of Spain’s largest cinema chains and the country’s second-largest programmer, in conjunction with Suministros Kelonik, Spain’s leading equipment installer. Yelmo Cines will install a total of 29 XPAND 3D screens in 2009, six which are already operating.

“Spain continually proves to be a demanding cinema market and we’re extremely pleased to be partnering with our friends at Yelmo Cines—they’re an award-winning, creative and well-respected exhibitor,” said Maria Costeira, CEO of XPAND.

“We believe in offering the best cinema-going experience to our patrons, and in the case of 3D digital cinema, XpanD is our selection for achieving this goal,” stated Enrique Martinez, technical director for Yelmo Cines.

Yelmo Cines operates 370 screens in 31 locations.


Spain's Yelmo Cines to install XPAND 3D screens

May 27, 2009

3D provider XPAND announced a collaborative venture with Yelmo Cines, one of Spain’s largest cinema chains and the country’s second-largest programmer, in conjunction with Suministros Kelonik, Spain’s leading equipment installer. Yelmo Cines will install a total of 29 XPAND 3D screens in 2009, six which are already operating.

“Spain continually proves to be a demanding cinema market and we’re extremely pleased to be partnering with our friends at Yelmo Cines—they’re an award-winning, creative and well-respected exhibitor,” said Maria Costeira, CEO of XPAND.

“We believe in offering the best cinema-going experience to our patrons, and in the case of 3D digital cinema, XpanD is our selection for achieving this goal,” stated Enrique Martinez, technical director for Yelmo Cines.

Yelmo Cines operates 370 screens in 31 locations.

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