Polycomp news achive for March 2008.

Velodrome frontrunner emerges as GB team names on sports scoreboard

Carillion has been tipped as the major contender for the London 2012 Olympic velodrome, as Team GB experienced success on the track this weekend.According to sources cited by Building.co.uk, the contractor is close to signing a contract with the Olympic Delivery Authority for the 6,000-seater building.Designed by Hopkins Architects and Expedition Engineering, the velodrome will house indoor cycling events.
Monday, 31st March 2008 - full story

LED signage for 'new-wave' Chelsea chippy

LED signage has helped to make one extraordinary ethical Chelsea chip shop stand out from the crowd.With a fish and chip takeaway on the ground floor and a sophisticated fish restaurant on the first floor, leading restaurateur Tom Aiken's latest venture, Tom's Place, combines tradition with ethics boasting biodegradable boxes and cutlery made from corn starch.An impressive electronic board, provided by leading LED manufacturer Polycomp, is also another sustainable feature, displaying the London eatery's extensive fish menu.
Monday, 31st March 2008 - full story

New LED scoreboards for Oriole Park

Baltimore’s Oriole Park baseball ground has been installed with two new LED scoreboards ahead of the new season. The larger LED scoreboard cost in excess of $5 million and is state-of-the-art with 472,000 pixels displayed on the 2,000 square foot surface. The screens were completed by the Maryland Stadium Authority, which also installed a Jumbotron and a selection of smaller video boards around the Camden Yard ground.
Friday, 28th March 2008 - full story

LED screen installations for HK shopping mall

Work has commenced on an LED installation project at PCCW’s flagship retail outlet in Honk Kong, it was announced yesterday.
Friday, 28th March 2008 - full story

Luxury laptops feature LED display

A new series of luxury laptops will feature state-of-the-art LED technology.
Thursday, 27th March 2008 - full story

Montana stadium sizes up new LED screens

A stadium in Montana is set to install an extensive array of LED screen technology worth $5 million.
Wednesday, 26th March 2008 - full story

Head-turning LED screens cause controversy

LED screens erected in Pakistan have triggered controversy after local Traffic Police claimed they could have been better used to display security information.
Wednesday, 26th March 2008 - full story

Tom's name on sports scoreboard as Euro record breaker

Diving star Tom Daley's name was top of the sports scoreboard on Sunday night as he became the youngest European diving champion on record.
Tuesday, 25th March 2008 - full story

Cash boost for sports scoreboard

A Lancashire basketball team is set to invest in a brand new electronic sports scoreboard thanks to a recent injection of cash aimed at encouraging more youngsters to take up the sport.
Tuesday, 25th March 2008 - full story

New sports scoreboard unveiled

A Washington DC stadium has revealed its new sports scoreboard for the first time as part of a brand new development.
Tuesday, 25th March 2008 - full story

LED screens used at Laureus World Sport Awards

LED screen technology has been put to good use for the annual Laureus World Sport Awards in the Mariinsky Theatre Concert Hall in St Petersburg.
Thursday, 20th March 2008 - full story

Sports scoreboards: Budding paralympians sought

The search has started for potential paralympian medal winners whose names could appear on sports scoreboards at London's 2012 Olympic Games in just five years time.
Wednesday, 19th March 2008 - full story

LED screen switched on

A state-of-the-art LED video screen has had its inaugural switch-on at a stadium in Kansas.
Wednesday, 19th March 2008 - full story

LED screens return after 15 yrs

LED advertising screens have made a comeback to Karachi, Pakistan, after an absence of 15 years.
Tuesday, 18th March 2008 - full story

LED screens cruise their way onto the seven seas

LED video screens are taking to the seas as a major cruise company is now using the technology to convey important information to passengers as well as advertising.
Tuesday, 18th March 2008 - full story

Starring role for LED screens in Beijing Olympics

As this summer's Beijing Olympic Games draw nearer, LED technology is becoming a major feature of the finishing touches to the event's main sporting venues.
Monday, 17th March 2008 - full story

LED signs for a greener world

LEDs are quickly overtaking more outdated lighting technologies as a successful signage application in an ever more eco-conscious world, one expert has claimed.
Monday, 17th March 2008 - full story

One eye on the scoreboard, the other on the game: Wilko praises Cipriani

Johnny Wilkinson kept his eye on much more than Twickenham's rugby scoreboards on Saturday, hailing team mate Danny Cipriani's performance against Ireland as a "joy to watch".
Monday, 17th March 2008 - full story

Football scoreboards display Arsenal v Liverpool in Champions League

Champions League scoreboards will display Arsenal versus Liverpool in the next round of the tournament after they were drawn to play each other today.
Friday, 14th March 2008 - full story

School debates sports scoreboard future

Dallas school authorities are contemplating the future of ageing sports scoreboards at two stadiums used for American football, soccer and athletics.
Friday, 14th March 2008 - full story

LED video screens: Heathrow terminal 5 opens

Heathrow Airport's £4.3 billion Terminal 5 was officially opened by the Queen this morning.
Friday, 14th March 2008 - full story

Landscapers short listed for Olympic development

Four companies have been selected as potential candidates for the landscaping of 40 acres of land in the northern part of the Olympic Park.
Thursday, 13th March 2008 - full story

LED sports scoreboards at the ready: Olympic stadium ahead of schedule

LED sports scoreboards could be installed in the London 2012 main Olympic stadium sooner than anticipated.
Thursday, 13th March 2008 - full story

LED display screen for event centre

A state-of-the-art digital signage system has been installed in a $31.5 million multi-purpose events centre in Texas.
Wednesday, 12th March 2008 - full story

LED video screens off today as Cheltenham Festival postponed

LED screens around Cheltenham Racecourse remained turned off today as storms forced organisers to postpone Wednesday's racing.
Wednesday, 12th March 2008 - full story

All change: Rugby scoreboards reveal Cipriani in, Wilko out

A lot can change in the space of a week, including the rugby team scoreboards ready for England's match against Ireland on Saturday.
Tuesday, 11th March 2008 - full story

Football scoreboards show Barnsley v Cardiff in FA cup semi-finals

Football scoreboards at Wembley Stadium will be showing Barnsley versus Cardiff as the two Championship sides are drawn to play each other in the FA Cup semi-finals.
Tuesday, 11th March 2008 - full story

LED video screens prepared as F1 world debates next champion

LED video screens are no doubt being erected in Australia ready for the Melbourne Grand Prix as the start of the new Formula 1 season is only days away.
Tuesday, 11th March 2008 - full story

Liverpool sports scoreboard facilities hoping to attract Olympic stars

Officials in Liverpool are hoping that the area's excellent sporting facilities will help them to recruit future Olympic stars to the city.
Monday, 10th March 2008 - full story

New production sign potential at Telford dairy factory

The construction of a new £40 million factory in Shropshire signals new potential for productions signs in the area.
Monday, 10th March 2008 - full story

O2 arena LED video screens set for Maccarinelli and Haye

LED video screens at London's O2 Arena are no doubt being tested by technical teams in preparation for one of the boxing world's most eagerly-anticipated matches taking place on Sunday morning.
Friday, 7th March 2008 - full story

Rugby scoreboards ready for Six Nations weekender

Rugby scoreboards will display England v Scotland this weekend as the two teams battle it out for the Calcutta Cup - but the name of one team member will not be included.
Friday, 7th March 2008 - full story

Barons get new sports scoreboard

A minor baseball league team is set to benefit from new state-of-the-art sports scoreboard technology.
Friday, 7th March 2008 - full story

LED displays set for new Indian airport

LED displays are set to be installed in Kolkarta's new domestic air terminal now that a winning design for the building has been selected.
Thursday, 6th March 2008 - full story

Sports scoreboards not needed just yet: London 2012 Aquatics Centre on its way

While it may not yet be time for sports scoreboards to be installed, the London 2012 Aquatics Centre is starting to take shape.
Thursday, 6th March 2008 - full story

LED screen 'I in the sky'

An LED screen towering 48 storeys above the ground is set to be the talking point for millions of New Yorkers when it is unveiled today.
Thursday, 6th March 2008 - full story

New uni football stadium features host of LED display technology

State-of-the-art LED video technology is to be installed at the new home of a US football team.
Wednesday, 5th March 2008 - full story

LED technology on agenda at Canadian event

LED and Adaptive Lighting Technology (ALT) manufacturers and agents will be able to find out more about how the industry is developing at a forthcoming event in Toronto.
Wednesday, 5th March 2008 - full story

LED motorway signs put on back burner as pay-as-you-go road plans postponed

Plans to introduce a national road pricing scheme will only be able to take place "many years down the line", the UK transport secretary has admitted.
Tuesday, 4th March 2008 - full story

Factory signs for new Welsh venture

The construction of a new manufacturing works in South Wales is set to provide an estimated 500 new jobs as well as new potential for factory signs.
Tuesday, 4th March 2008 - full story

Massive sports scoreboard for Washington Nationals

Baseball fans will get their first glimpse of a 1,300-inch wide sports scoreboard at the Washington Nationals' new stadium today.
Tuesday, 4th March 2008 - full story

Factory signs burning bright after new wings deal

Factory signs at an Airbus plant in Flintshire will be working overtime in future following the announcement of a major new deal.
Monday, 3rd March 2008 - full story

LED scoreboard swap for US speedway

The installation of a new state-of-the-art LED scoreboard at a US speedway track has allowed a smaller track to benefit.
Monday, 3rd March 2008 - full story