Planar is a privately owned company headquartered in the US. Founded in 1983, it employs approximately 510 people and reported $110.0M in revenue as of 2024. The company specializes in digital signage and professional display, providing display and digital signage technology, video walls, large format LCD displays, interactive touch screen monitors, and related products.
On February 5, 2026, Planar DirectLight Ultra, integrated with Analog Way Picturall, delivered a full-resolution custom showcase of nature scenes at the University of Virginia Charlottesville’s Contemplative Commons. The installation functions as both dynamic artwork and an architectural element, with the screen’s light reflecting on the building’s surfaces. Earlier the same day, Planar and Leyard Europe demonstrated an elevated portfolio of LED and LCD display technologies at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2026. Their showcase included Chip-on-Board (COB) LED technology, transparent LED, and creative LED products, designed to support various traditional and creative applications ranging from mission-critical to experiential, alongside a preview of next-generation LED technology. Previously, on February 3, Leyard Europe and Planar previewed a next-generation microLED-in-package (MiP) technology at ISE, which is nearing mass production and enhances color performance, black levels, and viewing angles through its design and manufacturing process.
Planar's customers primarily consist of broadcast television and radio companies. Examples of Planar's customers include Noticias Telemundo and NBC Sports.
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