Philips today announced that a formal relationship has been established with GDC Technology ("GDC Tech"), the world's leading digital cinema solution provider. GDC Tech is now a key value added reseller for Philips digital cinema xenon lamps in China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand and other ASEAN countries.
In the reseller agreement, GDC Tech will provide new channels to expand Philips’ xenon lamp sales in the fast growing region. Philips’ Digital Cinema Xenon includes lamps for Barco, Christie, NEC and Sony digital cinema projectors. GDC Tech maintained its dominant market share in the Asia Pacific region and has shipped over 25,000 units of digital cinema servers and integrated media blocks as of the end of March 2013.
“We are excited to have such a respected company represent our products in this market”, states Ana Simonian, Global Director of Sales, Cinema Xenon Lamps, Philips Lighting. “We believe the partnership of GDC Tech and Philips will lead to new opportunities for both companies.”
“We are pleased to have won the confidence of Philips,” said Dr. Man-Nang Chong, founder and CEO of GDC Tech. “GDC Tech and Philips share similar beliefs, to help our customers minimize investment costs. Over the years, Philips products have won over many customers with its good quality. With the addition of Philips’ products to our portfolio, GDC Tech becomes a total solution provider offering a wide range of digital cinema products to exhibitors. We look forward to working with Philips to address market needs and develop more business opportunities.”
