Planar Systems

Planar Systems is a manufacturer specializing in display and digital signage technology, serving a diverse range of industries including retail, education, and energy. With over thirty years of experience, the company offers a variety of display products such as LED, LCD, and OLED screens, touchscreen monitors, large format displays, and transparent displays. Planar focuses on understanding the specific needs of its customers, ensuring that the technology it provides is not only cutting-edge but also practical for real-world applications. The company's global operations extend across North America, Europe, and Asia, enabling it to deliver reliable display solutions to clients worldwide. By prioritizing functionality and user experience, Planar aims to solve complex display challenges and enhance visual communication in various environments.

Jim Hurd

Co-Founder

Chris King

Co-Founder

John Laney

Co-Founder and Program Manager

7 past transactions

NaturalPoint

Acquisition in 2016
NaturalPoint, makers of OptiTrack, TrackIR and SmartNav branded products, is headquartered two hours south of the Planar campus in Oregon, employs a team of 60 in North America, and has a state-of-the-art 25,000 square foot facility for its optical tracking business. The close physical proximity of the two companies will facilitate opportunities to better serve their growing customer bases, work with valued suppliers, and collaborate with industry partners to support these two businesses.

Runco International

Acquisition in 2007
Runco International, LLC is a manufacturer of home theater products, headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon. Founded in 1986, the company offers a diverse range of entertainment solutions, including projection systems, flat-panel plasma monitors, LCD displays, video processors, and 3D and LED projectors. Additionally, Runco provides panel displays and video wall systems, catering to the consumer market's needs for high-quality visual entertainment. As a subsidiary of Planar Systems Inc., Runco International ensures that customers have access to an extensive selection of advanced home theater components.

Clarity Visual Systems

Acquisition in 2006
Clarity Visual Systems, established in 1995 and headquartered in Wilsonville, Oregon, specializes in large-scale display systems tailored for digital messaging applications across various sectors, including business and government. The privately held company offers digital visual messaging (DVM) systems, which encompass rear-projection, plasma, and Digital Light Processing (DLP) displays, complemented by content management software designed for creating retail advertising, business presentations, and multimedia displays. Clarity Visual Systems distributes its products through selected value-added reseller partners and holds numerous patents in display technology development.

Pixio

Acquisition in 2003
Pixio

Dome Imaging Systems

Acquisition in 2002
Dome Imaging Systems specializes in the design, manufacture, and distribution of advanced display products tailored for medical imaging applications. Founded in 1989 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company serves a diverse clientele, including providers of picture archiving and communication systems, teleradiology, cardiology, and diagnostic viewing stations. Dome Imaging Systems focuses on meeting the rigorous demands for spatial resolution and image quality in the medical sector, catering to OEMs and system integrators as well.

AllBrite Technologies

Acquisition in 2000
AllBrite Technologies is a leading supplier of flat panel displays to the growing ATM and outdoor kiosk markets.

Standish Industries

Acquisition in 1997
Standish Industries is a manufacturer of flat panel liquid crystal displays.
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