Planar, founded in 1983 and headquartered in the US, is a privately owned company with around 480 employees. It specializes in providing display and digital signage technology, including video walls, large format LCD displays, and interactive touch screen monitors. As of 2023, the company's revenue is estimated to be around $50 million.
Planar expanded its DirectLight portfolio with the Planar DirectLight Slim Series on an unspecified date. This ultra-thin MicroLED video wall display accommodates curved and space-constrained applications. On March 20, 2024, Planar held its 6th annual DC Showroom Watch Party Event, showcasing MicroLED display technology and offering virtual reality training simulations. A report by Allied Market Research, published on an unspecified date, indicated a rise in video wall usage for various applications, including directional messaging, marketing, and outdoor advertising. The increasing adoption of LED video wall technology for content creation in video shoots, commercials, and TV shows was also noted on an unspecified date.