GDC Technology wins a significant contract with Harkins Theatres for the deployment of nearly 400 digital cinema servers
Sterling, Virginia (October 31, 2011) – GDC Technology (“GDC Tech”), a world-leading digital cinema solution provider, is pleased to announce today the signing of a significant digital cinema server contract with Harkins Theatres, the largest privately held cinema chain in North America. The contract involves the deployment of a total of nearly 400 SX-2000A Digital Cinema Servers with Integrated Media Block (IMB) and is scheduled for completion by November 2011.
“It’s very encouraging to be entrusted to digitalize the entire circuit for such a renowned theatre chain as Harkins,” said Dr. Man-Nang Chong, founder and CEO of GDC Tech. “It is a long term partnership that we truly appreciate and we’re confident that it will be fruitful for all involved, especially Harkins’ moviegoers!”
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About GDC Technology (www.gdc-tech.com)
As one of the world’s leading global solution providers for digital cinema, media delivery and display markets, GDC Technology (“GDC Tech”) has successfully delivered and installed digital cinema servers, projection and 3D systems worldwide. GDC Tech is currently the largest supplier of digital cinema servers throughout Asia and the second largest provider of digital cinema servers worldwide, serving its customers through offices in the US, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore and China. GDC Tech is a portfolio company of The Carlyle Group.
About Harkins Theatres (www.harkinstheatres.com)
Celebrating 78 years, Harkins Theatres is the largest privately-owned theatre chain in the country and the premier movie exhibitor of the Western U.S. operating over 420 screens. Featuring a larger selection of film, snacks, and innovative amenities to moviegoers since 1933, Harkins Theatres is renowned for its commitment and passion for offering the Ultimate Moviegoing® experience. Founded by renowned showman, inventor, and community leader Dwight “Red” Harkins, Harkins Theatres has historically been a trailblazer for advancements
in the motion picture exhibition industry. For more history, awards, and other information, visit www.harkinstheatres.com. Or, call Bryan Laurel at 602-738-3906 or Melissa Rich at 602-390-4232.
GDC Tech Media Contact:
Connie Wong
Email: [email protected]
Harkins Theatres Media Contact:
Bryan Laurel or Melissa Rich
Email: [email protected], [email protected]