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Wed, March 23, 2011 D-BOX Technologies Increases Momentum in Europe with first Theatre in Germany
LONGUEUIL, QC, March 23 /CNW Telbec/ - D-BOX Technologies Inc. (TSXV: DBO.A), a leader in innovative motion technology, announced today a new agreement with Germany-based FTT (the company's first European distributor for its commercial theatre expansion) to equip a first theatre with Germany's CinemaxX. The Mülheim theatre will feature two auditoriums with 18 and 32 D-BOX MFX Seats marking the first sale of D-BOX in Germany for commercial theatre use and will generate as well, licensing fees payable to D-BOX in accordance to the systems' utilization.
"This agreement with FTT further advances our position in the European market with theatres now in Germany and the Netherlands," said President and CEO of D-BOX Technologies, Claude Mc Master. "This is a great achievement for us as we look to maintain our steady growth in Europe and on a global scale. As confidence in our international distribution model continues to build, we anticipate continued expansion and similar agreements for multiple D-BOX screens."
"We see the D-BOX experience as a new standard in cutting-edge movie entertainment," said Thomas Ruettgers of Film Ton Technik. "This theatre will represent an outstanding showcase in Germany coupled with state-of-the-art sound and picture technologies, and high-end amenities. We foresee customers responding overwhelmingly positively to the D-BOX experience."
For a complete listing of theatres offering the D-BOX experience and a guide to new movies, visit [ www.d-box.com ]
About Film Ton Technik (FTT)
FILM-TON-TECHNIK Hannsdieter Rüttgers GmbH (FTT) is based in Düsseldorf. As a cinema service provider with 50 years of experience FTT has already implemented a large number of projects for multiplexes and independent cinemas in Germany and abroad and has got subsidiaries in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania and the Netherlands. Apart from project planning as well as selling and installing traditional 35mm technology FTT has been active in the field of digital cinema and electronic advertising for more than 7 years and established itself as a system integrator. More information at [ www.ftt-online.de ]
About D-BOX
D-BOX Technologies designs and manufactures leading edge technology motion systems mainly suited to the needs of the entertainment industry. With its unique, patented technology, D-BOX Motion CodeTM, uses motion effects specifically programmed for each film, TV series or video game, which are sent to a motion generating system integrated within either a platform or a seat. The resulting motion is perfectly synchronized with all onscreen action, creating an unmatched realistic, immersive experience. To date, major Hollywood Studios have D-BOX Motion CodeTM available on feature films, DVDs and Blu-raysTM. By reaching agreements with the leaders of both the motion picture and gaming industries, D-BOX's award-winning motion technology is gradually proving itself as a new global standard in the entertainment world. D-BOX is a publicly traded company listed on the TSX Venture exchange under the symbol DBO.A. For further information please see [ www.d-box.com ]
D-BOX(R) is a registered trademark and D-BOX Motion CodeTM is a trademark of D-BOX Technologies Inc. Other names are for informational purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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