1. Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions,  announced today its selection as exclusive supplier of digital cinema  projectors to USA Drive-Ins, a motion picture exhibition company solely dedicated to the revitalization of the classic American drive-in.

The company will exclusively use NEC Display NC3200S and NC3240S digital cinema  projectors in this initiative to increase the number of drive-in theaters  in the U.S.  The locations will present  family-friendly films in an all-American experience. USA Drive-ins has executed  an agreement to partner with the iconic American restaurant experience Johnny  Rockets.
 
  “This effort embodies a deep belief that people should have  greater access to movies and that families should experience the fun of going  to the drive-in,” said Bill Dever, Managing Director of USA Drive-Ins.  “We are excited about partnering with NEC and  GDC  Technology, a digital cinema  solutions provider.  These are both cutting-edge companies  dedicated to providing the best movie going experience possible.”

 “We are delighted to be working with USA Drive-Ins to invigorate  the classic American drive-in and make it available to families,” said Jim  Reisteter, General Manager of the Digital Cinema Division at NEC Display.  “USA Drive-Ins is evoking a celebration of a  uniquely American experience, and we’re honored to play a key part.”

“GDC welcomes this  opportunity to bring the theater-going experience to more people and applauds  USA Drive-Ins for its work,” said Dr. Man-Nang Chong, founder and CEO of GDC  Technology.

Besides NEC’s and  GDC’s roles in the project, Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE MKT: BTN) is the  project’s reseller and will provide installation, warranty and technical  services from its state-of-the-art network operations center. 

“We’re honored to be  leading the USA Drive-Ins deployment with GDC Technology, serve our  distinguished role as NEC’s master reseller for digital cinema projectors, and  also to provide post-sale 24/7 technical support,”  said Gary  Cavey, President and CEO of Ballantyne Strong.

Besides the traditional drive-in locations, set for completion in  the spring of 2015, USA Drive-Ins also is deploying “pop-up” drive-ins for  which it will utilize NEC digital cinema projectors.

All NEC digital  cinema projectors are Digital Cinema Initiatives (DCI) compliant, which allows  exhibitors to capitalize on current and future growth opportunities, and can be  centrally managed, freeing up on-site theater personnel for more strategic  activities.

For more information on  NEC’s digital cinema projectors, visit http://necdisplay.com/category/digital-cinema-projectors.

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