Aquivo News

England is now smoke free!

The smoking ban came into force in England yesterday, meaning the end of smoking in ‘enclosed’ or ‘substantially enclosed’ spaces.  This will have a dramatic impact on the pub trade, with many pubs and bars opting to create outdoor garden areas where smokers can still light up.

A recent article from Sky News claimed that many pubs aren’t prepared for the ban, stating that: “Many pubs will not have outside shelters in place by the time England's smoking ban comes into force”.  This means that many pubs and bars will now be rushing to create such areas before they feel the possible negative impact in lost revenue as a result of smokers deciding to stay at home.

One important consideration when creating outdoor areas is to provide ample entertainment – ensuring smokers can still enjoy the pub environment.  The AQUiVO range of weather resistant LCD screens are proving popular with publicans who are opting for outdoor TV screens to entertain punters.  These screens can be kept outside all year round and can withstand whatever the Great British weather throws at them, as well as coming with anti-theft wall mounts for added security.

The full impact of the ban remains to be seen, but publicans should now be preparing their outdoor entertainment areas to ensure they don’t loose out.

Read the full Sky News article here 

AQUiVO appoints first Canadian distributor - Advanced Products Group

Innovative audio-visual distributors Advanced Products Group have been appointed by AQUiVO to distribute their range of weather resistant screens across Canada.

With fully sealed, lightweight aluminium frames and a toughened glass front, the AQUiVO range of weather resistant LCD screens are perfect for outdoor use at a variety of events or permanent locations, such as pubs, bars, sports venues, and many other applications.  Capable of enduring a variety of weather conditions, including rain, humidity and dust, these outdoor TV’s also ensure superb brightness, contrast and colour quality.

Advanced Products Group are experts in creating the right presentation environment and offer the most comprehensive design and installation services, featuring state-of-the-art audiovisual systems for boardrooms, conference rooms, classrooms and training facilities.  They are part of one of the largest international groups dealing exclusively with specialized audiovisual equipment.

For more information visit: www.apgdisplays.com

TV goes ‘al fresco’ with AQUiVO

BAR 07 visitors were treated to an outdoor display of AQUiVO weatherproof screens at the exhibition this week.

The show featured an ‘Outdoor Inspirations’ area, sponsored by AQUiVO and ROKA, where the weatherproof screens were viewed by bar designers, owners and staff alike. Two 42” screens were on display at the back of the set with rain pouring down the screens and two more were positioned outdoors in the Beefeater Bus area, surrounded by visitors enjoying a few drinks in the sunshine.

The screens are designed to be used outdoors, and are IP56 rated, ensuring they are resistant to dust, water and humidity. With a thick toughened glass front and anti-theft bracket, the screens are designed to be hardy, resilient and suitable for use in public areas. The anti-reflective surface has been designed to support the excellent picture quality, even in sunlight.

John Jeffreys, Business Development Manager for AQUiVO’s UK distributor PSCo, explained;

“Many of the visitors to the show had never seen the screens in action before and were amazed to see them in water. With the fast approaching UK smoking ban, the screens offer a great opportunity to make the outdoor areas of your bar as appealing as the indoors, and many of the visitors saw the potential for entertaining customers in their al fresco areas.”

The AQUiVO screens come in 3 sizes, 42”, 47” and 55”, and were displayed throughout the show on various other stands including Bar Talks, Design Talks and the Anheuser-Busch stand, proving to be a popular choice for all. Designed to suit a variety of garden areas, with Full HD and HD Ready resolutions available, the screens have unmatched picture quality for displaying sport, music or lifestyle content outside bars, clubs and pubs.

AQUiVO makes a splash at Tech Event

AQUiVO's full range of weather resistant screens made a huge impact at Tech Event 2007, where the screens were on display in water casings, showered with water and perused by the UK AV and IT trade.

The 2007 Tech Event, focussed on the latest converging technologies, attracting over 1000 AV and IT professionals to discover the latest technological advances and the possibilities they bring these dynamic sectors.

The striking Mercedes-Benz World provided the perfect venue for the show. Its state of the art facilities added ‘wow-factor’ and offered the more adventurous visitors the chance to indulge in fantastic racing car or off-road driving experiences on the historic Brooklands race track.

For updates from the show visit www.tech-event.co.uk.

AQUiVO at BAR 07

We will be exhibiting at Bar 07, Earls Court, on the 5 & 6 June. Please come and visit us on stand G56 – go to http://www.barshow.co.uk/ for further details.

The screens are part of the 'Outdoor Inspiration' area, which will contain some of the UK’s most inventive and unusual products and manufacturers, handpicked by BAR 07 to create the ultimate outdoor area. It will be a chance to see the screens in a designer garden environment, with water raining on the screens!

We'll also be recruiting partners across Europe. We look forward to seeing you there.

AQUiVO screens a big hit with the pub trade!

In time for the looming UK smoking ban, the range of new weather resistant LCD screens from AQUiVO, were exhibited at both Publican Live and Northern Restaurant and Bar Show 2007.

The revolutionary new range of weather resistant LCD screens, specifically designed for use in beer gardens and al fresco drinking and dining areas, were well received by publicans, bar designers and pubcos alike at the two exhibitions, as the UK pub trade gears up for its smoking ban on July 1^st 2007.

At both exhibitions the screens are submerged in water and rained on, as testament to their ability to stand up to the great British weather!

AQUiVO gets its UK trade debut at Tech Event 2007

AQUiVO gets its UK trade debut at Tech Event 2007

AQUiVO will be making its UK trade debut, on PSCo’s stand at Tech Event 2007, which is taking place at Mercedes-Benz World on the 17^th April.

PSCo is a specialist in the rental and sales of visual innovations, and the AQUiVO will be joining its exciting portfolio of advanced products at the exhibition, held at Mercedes-Benz World’s state-of-the-art facilities, in Weybridge, Surrey.

Tech Event is the UK’s leading technology show and boasts a multitude of leading manufacturers and distributors of today’s advanced technology and interactive solutions. It is the perfect opportunity to witness AQUiVO’s stunning display of world-class screens first hand. This year’s event will feature informative seminars from leaders in the AV industry, as well as the latest products arising in the converging world of AV and IT.

AQUiVO appoints PSCo as UK distributor

Innovative AV distributors PSCo have been appointed by AQUiVO to distribute its range of weather resistant screens in the UK.

The launch took place at Publican Live 2007, held in London’s Earls Court, in time to reach the UK’s licensees as they prepare for the introduction of the smoking ban on July 1^st.

With fully sealed, lightweight aluminium frames and a toughened glass front, this new range of weather resistant LCD screens can endure a variety of weather conditions. Come rain or shine, humidity or dust, its high resolution LCD panel ensures superb brightness, contrast and colour quality.

PSCo is a trade only specialist in the distribution of visual innovations in the UK and Ireland, including the 103” Panasonic Plasma, the Infinite Plasma, FogScreen, and now the AQUiVO range of weatherproof LCDs. The company offer a full dealer support service including help with marketing and selling the screens, installation teams, full warranty and insurance schemes, and demonstrations both on site and in their Reading headquarters.

For more information visit: www.psco.co.uk.

Smoking ban introduced in the UK!

Smoking ban introduced in the UK!

The smoking ban across the UK will be put into effect on 1 st July this year. The ban covers virtually all enclosed public places including offices, factories, pubs and bars, but not outdoors or in private homes. From 1 July pubs and restaurants will have to display prominent "no smoking" signs around their premises.

British Beer and Pub Association boss, Rob Hayward, welcomed the announcement, saying it gave businesses "greater clarity" and would allow them to prepare their customers for the changes. Rob Hayward, the chief executive of the British Beer & Pub Association, which announced the policy, said: "Pubs want to provide staff and customers with great work and social environments.

"Clearly, with the number of non-smokers on the increase, companies want to reflect that in the way they run their pubs. We want to see better choice for non-smokers.

"At the same time we believe in freedom of choice and a policy that will still allow smokers to enjoy a night out with their friends in the pub."

The health secretary is also launching a Smokefree England campaign, to advise England's 3.7m businesses to prepare for the ban.