Planar, a privately owned company headquartered in the United States, functions as a subsidiary of Leyard Optoelectronic Co., Ltd., specializing in computers and electronics manufacturing. Founded in 1983 and operating with approximately 530 employees, the company provides display and digital signage technology, offering products such as video walls, large format LCD displays, and interactive touch screen monitors.
Planar filed a lawsuit against Neoti on August 18, 2026, over alleged "false and misleading statements" concerning the origin and Trade Agreements Act (TAA) status of Planar products, an action Planar announced on August 20. The lawsuit, further detailed on August 24, asserts that Neoti’s “TAA Compliant LED Video Wall Buyer’s Guide” incorrectly designated Planar as "not compliant" with the TAA, inaccurately characterizing Planar’s TAA-compliant manufacturing as originating in China. Previously, on July 28, Planar showcased its LED advancements at InfoComm 2026, drawing crowds to its booth. This followed Planar's announcement on July 21 of two Best of Show Awards for its new Cobra Series and 21by9 Series display solutions, unveiled at InfoComm 2026 in Las Vegas, from Sound & Video Contractor and AV Technology.
Planar's customers primarily consist of broadcast television and radio companies. Examples of Planar's customers include Noticias Telemundo and NBC Sports.