Daktronics [1] of Brookings, South Dakota, has recently entered into an agreement to purchase Data Display [2], a transportation-focused display company.
[3]Reece Kurtenbach, CEO, Daktronics
Data Display has manufacturing and engineering capabilities and has served customers across the European Union and United States. It is headquartered in County Clare, Ireland, and includes a modern, ISO 9001:2008 certified manufacturing facility with 60,000 square feet (5.575 square meters) of space.
Under the agreement, Daktronics will retain Data Display’s workforce of experienced sales, service, engineering and manufacturing teams. According to its website, Data Display has 120 employees at its headquarters and manufacturing facility, while another 110 employees work internationally.
With a focus in the mass transit industry for more than 30 years, Data Display specializes in providing electronic displays for real-time passenger information in bus and tram networks as well as providing customer information systems for railway networks. The company has built a strong business in Europe and brings a complementary customer base, skilled workforce and valuable experience in the mass transit sector.
Reece Kurtenbach, Daktronics CEO, says, “We believe Daktronics and Data Display complement each other well. Daktronics is active in the transportation business, mainly in the United States, and we have a global presence with offices and people in many countries, currently focused on sports, third-party advertising and video solutions. Adding the strengths of Data Display will allow our combined organizations to better serve transportation customers worldwide and broaden our leadership position on a global scale. Daktronics looks forward to further expanding its customer and market focus in Europe and surrounding areas.”
Data Display produces a range of dynamic, real-time information display systems incorporating LED and TFT/LCD technology for indoor and outdoor use in many different environments. Its product range also includes a full colour Data Vision series to display dynamic video images, animations and graphics.To drive and manage its diverse range of displays, it has developed its own suite of software products and offers a full turnkey operation. All Data Display electronic information display solutions provide the end-user with customised hardware and software to ensure easy use and compatibility.