PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays and complementary solutions, announces the latest expansion of its North American business, with the grand opening of its PPDS Master Showroom experience center on the outskirts of New York City.
Located in Fairfield, NJ, a short drive from Midtown Manhattan, the new state-of-the-art multidisciplinary venue is the second PPDS Master Showroom to be opened globally, and the ninth in the network of PPDS Studios, following launches in Europe (in France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and UK), as well as in India.
“Brought together to inspire and educate, the PPDS Studio NYC Metro takes visiting partners and customers operating in the houses of worship market on a journey of creative discovery,” the announcement states. “Each area of the impressive space has been designed to showcase the power, possibilities, and groundbreaking sustainability benefits available through the company’s multi-award-winning portfolio of indoor and outdoor digital signage, dvLED, ePaper, business TVs, interactive, and videowall hardware and software.”
The ribbon cutting was held during the grand opening event on October 24. The 2,368 ft² (205m2) venue is divided into three spaces, each showcasing a selection of flexible solutions tailorable to support a range of different needs. Each space is separated using floor-to-ceiling glass panels. The space is a fully accessible, wheelchair-friendly, ground floor studio.
Ron Cottaar, Director of Global Marketing Director and Head of Marketing US at PPDS, comments, “PPDS is a provider of total solutions, offering a portfolio to support almost any business, no matter how big, small or creative its needs might be. This stunning new Master Showroom provides a perfect opportunity for us to work even more closely with our partners in the houses of worship space to experience for themselves what can be achieved.”
With over 30 active screens on show under one roof, visitors are greeted by an array of content displayed on a 138” Philips LED All In One and a transparent OLED, while a 25” Philips Tableaux Advanced Color ePaper (ACeP) display, an example of PPDS’s digital signage solutions, brings a customized welcome for visitors.
“With PPDS’ relentless approach to delivering highly sustainable, low energy solutions – helping to provide environmental and cost saving benefits to businesses – the Studio also proudly presents PPDS’ groundbreaking 65” Philips Signage 3000 Series EcoDesign Series. Unveiled this year, the display delivers unbeatable 4K UHD video while consuming up to 70% less energy versus comparable market offerings without compromising on performance,” the announcement continues.
An array of visual content in Solutions Room 2 demonstrates the latest evolutions of PPDS’ portfolio of LCD videowall and dvLED innovations, showcased in a variety of form factors and applications. These include the recently unveiled – and PPDS’ first ever – Philips Unite All in One range, alongside the elementary Philips Unite LED 5000 and 6000 Series, designed for fast installation times in as little as 60 minutes. A Philips Public 7000 dvLED ribbon also curves around the ceiling, demonstrating PPDS versatility for installations of any shape or size.
The PPDS Master Showroom NYC Metro is to be a destination for PPDS’ teams, partners, and customers to host events, provide product training, collaborate, and innovate on projects, with a fully equipped meeting and training room. With five rows of desks and capacity to seat more than 25 people at a time, the training room features everything required for meetings or presentations. This includes a 16:9 Philips dvLED wall, a 10” interactive room booking display, plus a ‘sustainability wall’, featuring a range of 13”, 25” and 32” Philips Tableaux displays.
Speaking at the PPDS Studio NYC Metro’s grand opening – attended by members of the PPDS North America team, key partners, customers, and media – Nick Begleries, VP Commercial, North America, commented: “We are thrilled to have officially opened our first PPDS Master Showroom in North America, and what better location than on the doorstep of the most economically powerful city on the planet!
“New York is home to 41 Fortune 500 companies, more than any other city, and according to a recent report there are now more small businesses open in the city than pre-pandemic. This incredible venue brings many exciting new opportunities for businesses in the area, as well as those travelling in by train, plane, or automobile. There is no better time or place to open our first PPDS Master Showroom in North America, and we already have plans for more PPDS Studios in the future.”
Jack Boyczuk, Global Business Manager at PPDS, added: “PPDS is open to supporting all business and the PPDS Studio New York Metro has been carefully designed to showcase, test, and prove the highly advanced and sustainable display solutions our partners and customers need. We look forward to welcoming you to our Master Showroom to see and experience it for yourself.”
To make an appointment to visit any PPDS Studio or PPDS Master Showroom globally, visit the website here.