Barco (manufacturer)

Barco NV is a global technology company that specializes in visualization, collaboration, and networking technology, focusing on three core markets: entertainment, enterprise, and healthcare.[2] It employs more than 3000 employees worldwide. The company has 900+ granted patents.[3] Barco is headquartered in Kortrijk, Belgium, and has its own facilities for Sales & Marketing, Customer Support, R&D and Manufacturing in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific. Shares of Barco are listed on Euronext Brussels.[4] It has a market cap of around €1.28 billion (July 2025).[5] As of early 2026, the company reported annual sales of €963.8 million for the 2025 fiscal year.[6]

History

Acquisitions

In 1989, Barco acquired EMT, a manufacturer of phonograph turntables and professional audio equipment, which became Barco-EMT.[16]

Barco Graphics was the graphics division of the Belgian Barco Group. It was the result of the 1989 merger of Digitized Information Systems Corporation (D.I.S.C.), Aesthedes and Barco's own "Creative Systems" group.

In 1995, Barco acquired Elbicon, a manufacturer of inspection systems for the food processing industry.[17]

In 1997, Barco acquired Electronic Image Systems (EIS), a manufacturer of CRT projectors for the flight simulation market.[18]

In 1998, Barco acquired Dr. Seufert, a manufacturer of visual sub-systems for integration in process control rooms.[19]

In 1998, Barco ETS, now Ucamco acquired Gerber Systems Corp., a manufacturer of plotters and automatic optical inspection (AOI) systems for printed circuit boards.[20]

In 1999, it acquired Metheus Corporation, a Tektronix spin-off and manufacturer of professional graphics controllers.[21]

In 2000, it acquired Texen, a subsidiary of Thales (ex-Thomson).[22][23]

In 2004, it acquired Voxar, a 3D medical imaging software company.

In 2004, it acquired Folsom Research, Inc., whose product lines cover image processing, image communication and image functionality & interactivity.

In 2008, it acquired High End Systems, an automated luminaires, digital lighting and lighting controls company.

In 2010, it acquired Fimi S.r.l., a company specialized in medical image displays, from Philips (no relationship with Fimi, Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana).

In 2010, it acquired all intellectual property of Element Labs, a manufacturer of LED equipment.

In 2010, it acquired dZine, a Belgium-based company specialized in Digital signage.

In 2012, it acquired IP Video Systems, a company specialized in networked visualization.

In 2012, it acquired JAOtech, a manufacturer of patient entertainment and point-of-care terminals for hospitals.

In 2013, it acquired AWIND, a manufacturer of hardware and software for wireless presentation systems.

In 2013, it acquired projectiondesign, a manufacturer of projection technology.

In 2014, it acquired X20 Media Inc., an enterprise communication specialist.[24]

In 2014, it acquired IOSONO GmbH, a 3D audio expert.[25]

In 2015, it acquired Advan Int'l Corp., a manufacturer of LCD displays.

In 2016, it acquired Medialon Inc., a US based company.[26]

In 2016, it acquired MTT Innovation Inc., a Canadian developer of next-generation projection technology (HDR).[27]

In 2019, it acquired a 5% stake in Unilumin group, a china based LED manufacturer.[28]

In 2026, it acquired VerVent Audio Holding (“VerVent”), a French-British premium audio company active in high end audio systems, headphones and automotive OEM audio solutions, with premium audio brands Focal and Naim.[29]

type	Naamloze vennootschap
traded as	BEL 20 component
foundation	1934
founder	Lucien De Puydt
location	Kortrijk, Belgium
key people	Charles Beauduin (Chairman of the Board) & An Steegen (CEO)
industry	Technology
revenue	€963.8 million (FY2025)‡R1R‡
num employees	3,253 (2025)
products	display technology, projection technology, connectivity platforms, image processing
homepage	www.barco.com

Barco (manufacturer)

History

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