Rockwell Collins to Acquire Matrix Series Projector Product Lines from Christie Digital Systems
26 January 2016 - 10:30PM
Business Wire
Rockwell Collins today announced it has entered into a
definitive agreement to acquire the assets of the Matrix series
projector product lines from Christie Digital Systems
(“Christie®”). The transaction will give military and aviation
customers a more comprehensive partner for all their current and
future simulation and training projector needs.
Rockwell Collins will acquire the Matrix SIM and Matrix StIM™
product lines. The projectors will continue to be manufactured by
Christie with system engineering, integration and support provided
by Rockwell Collins. In addition, Rockwell Collins will provide
service and support for Matrix projectors and all future Matrix
offerings.
Rockwell Collins will also gain exclusive rights to sell other
projection products and associated software tools from Christie in
the worldwide simulation and training market segments for military
or aviation applications.
“Rockwell Collins’ expertise and relationships in the military
and aviation training segment, coupled with Christie’s technology,
will deliver strong value to this growing customer base well into
the future,” said LeAnn Ridgeway, vice president and general
manager, Simulation and Training Solutions for Rockwell Collins.
“This relationship will enable Christie to focus on core strengths
in product design, development, and manufacturing of projection
technology and allows Rockwell Collins, through its network of
customers and relationships, to bring the best products to the
military and aviation simulation and training market.”
“As the leading experts in military and aviation simulation,
Rockwell Collins brings an unequalled depth of vision and customer
understanding to these markets,” said Jack Kline, chairman,
president and CEO, Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. “Christie is
excited to support Rockwell Collins with our engineering and design
strengths to provide products that will exceed customer
expectations in these simulation markets for the next 15 to 20
years.”
The Matrix series of projectors complements other offerings from
Rockwell Collins, including the Rockwell Collins ProSim™ ultra
contrast projector, which was awarded the Blue Ribbon for
Innovation by Military Training Technology in 2014, the EP-8100
image generator, as well as other third-party projector solutions.
For example, the Rockwell Collins EP-8100 image generator has been
designed to leverage the dual input capabilities of the Matrix StIM
and now provides both out-the-window and IR band images from a
single channel.
The Christie Matrix Series has won similar plaudits. For
example, its unique capability to deliver true 120Hz RGB operation
in simulator visual systems earned Christie a coveted 2014
Innovation Award from Military Training Technology. In February
2011, the Christie Matrix StIM™ was named a Blue Ribbon award
winner for innovation by Military Training Technology, and Christie
itself was named one of the publication’s Top Simulation and
Training companies for 2010.
The deal is subject to customary closing conditions and is
anticipated to close by the end of March 2016.
About Christie Digital SystemsChristie Digital Systems is
a global visual and audio technologies company and is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Ushio, Inc., Japan, (JP:6925).
Consistently setting the standards by being the first to market
some of the world’s most advanced projectors and complete system
displays, Christie is recognized as one of the most innovative
visual technology companies in the world. From retail displays to
Hollywood, mission critical command centers to classrooms and
training simulators, Christie display solutions and projectors
capture the attention of audiences around the world with dynamic
and stunning images. Visit www.christiedigital.com for more
information.
About Rockwell CollinsRockwell Collins is a pioneer in
the development and deployment of innovative communication and
aviation electronic solutions for both commercial and government
applications. Our expertise in flight deck avionics, cabin
electronics, mission communications, simulation and training, and
information management is delivered by a global workforce, and a
service and support network that crosses more than 150 countries.
To find out more, please visit www.rockwellcollins.com.
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