(January 2021) – HEXOGON SOLUTION MAKES MAJOR INVESTMENT IN PANASONIC 30,000 LUMENS 4K LASER PROJECTORS DESPITE COVID-19 ERA. A GIANT LEAP TOWARDS A MORE SUSTAINABLE AND ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY OPERATION.
SINGAPORE
JANUARY 2021
The purchase makes Hexogon the largest owner globally of the PT-RQ35K Panasonic projectors by a rental and staging company.
Hexogon Solution, one of the largest rental and staging companies in Asia, recently took delivery of the Panasonic PT-RQ35K laser-based projectors. This makes Hexogon Solution the first company in Asia to have these projectors in their inventory with the added recognition of holding the most extensive inventory of the projectors globally by a rental and staging company. With this major investment, it would bring Hexogon one giant leap towards a sustainable and environmental friendly operation.
Adrian Goh, Group Managing Director, Hexogon Solution Pte Ltd, says, “We are looking to transition from our lamp-based projectors to laser-based, and this is our first important step towards a more sustainable operation. With the use of laser illumination, there is no need for re-lamping throughout the target operating lifespan of these projectors. We also dramatically cut down our Carbon footprint in many ways. Using less power for brighter output, lesser heat produced by the laser illumination technology, and reduction in hazardous material used by conventional Mercury lamps. This is one of the “Green” movements we have in plan for our technology department for the next few years. Hexogon will also look into changing out all our light fixtures from lamps to LED or laser illumination to further enhance our sustainable efforts. Currently, we have a range of 20,000 to 45,000 lumens projectors in our inventory with the majority being the 20,000 lumens. From the business aspect, we wanted to strategically move to have more 30,000 lumens 4K projectors in our inventory.”
The purchase makes Hexogon the largest owner globally of the PT-RQ35K Panasonic projectors by a rental and staging company.
Hexogon Solution, one of the largest rental and staging companies in Asia, recently took delivery of the Panasonic PT-RQ35K laser-based projectors. This makes Hexogon Solution the first company in Asia to have these projectors in their inventory with the added recognition of holding the most extensive inventory of the projectors globally by a rental and staging company. With this major investment, it would bring Hexogon one giant leap towards a sustainable and environmental friendly operation.
Adrian Goh, Group Managing Director, Hexogon Solution Pte Ltd, says, “We are looking to transition from our lamp-based projectors to laser-based, and this is our first important step towards a more sustainable operation. With the use of laser illumination, there is no need for re-lamping throughout the target operating lifespan of these projectors. We also dramatically cut down our Carbon footprint in many ways. Using less power for brighter output, lesser heat produced by the laser illumination technology, and reduction in hazardous material used by conventional Mercury lamps. This is one of the “Green” movements we have in plan for our technology department for the next few years. Hexogon will also look into changing out all our light fixtures from lamps to LED or laser illumination to further enhance our sustainable efforts. Currently, we have a range of 20,000 to 45,000 lumens projectors in our inventory with the majority being the 20,000 lumens. From the business aspect, we wanted to strategically move to have more 30,000 lumens 4K projectors in our inventory.”
The Panasonic PT-RQ35K was only launched in early December 2020 and is the World’s smallest and lightest 30,000 lumens 3-chip DLP 4K projector based on publicly available dimensions and weight for 3-Chip DLP 4K laser projectors with 26,000–35,000 lumens brightness as of December 2020. Other than the compact size, the projector offers high brightness and spellbinding image quality in 4K resolution with its combination of two blue and one red laser. The PT-RQ35K airflow path, cooling system, and finless radiator reinforce reliability, and the Dynamic Digital Control regulates red laser output and cooling for consistent image quality.
The choice of purchasing the PT-RQ35K was only committed after a shoot-out with a few other renowned projector brands. “Our past eight years of experience using projection technology has taught us quite a bit,” comments Adrian. “We had a check-list of requirements that we needed to tick off for our transition to laser-based projectors. Other than being laser-based, high brightness and vivid colours, we were looking for a compact and lightweight projector.”
Hexogon Solution other than having its headquarters in Singapore, has offices in Thailand, Japan, Taiwan, Hongkong and Vietnam. Having a lightweight projector helps to keep the shipping cost down when the projectors are required at the different offices and events within Asia.
“Another key aspect is we wanted projectors with a good track record of reliability in adapting to Southeast Asia’s hot and high humidity environment. The projectors should also be able to withstand the salt-laden environment as Singapore is a coastal country. I am glad to say that our experience with Panasonic projectors over the last two years has been very reliable with no issues and we expect the same from the PT-RQ35K,” highlights Adrian.
“The bonus aspect that the lens from the existing models are interchangeable and can be used in this new projector even with a 4K resolution output is extremely beneficial.”
William Chan, Deputy Managing Director, Panasonic System Solutions Asia Pacific, comments, “We collaborated with Hexogon from the commercial to engineering aspects of the PT-RQ35K as we wanted to ensure total satisfaction. We are pleased that we are able to play our part in their transition to laser-based technology.”
Adrian says, “We are thrilled with this purchase as this will further boost our inventory to handle projects in our various offices. I am happy to report that the PT-RQ35K projectors were recently deployed for an event and we look forward to its deployment at more events. This purchase is part of our very aggressive 5-years plan for ‘Lamp-to-Laser’ transition of our projector fleet. It also aligns with our plan to manage the largest and most reliable and technologically advanced projection system in the region.”
On making a large investment during the COVID-19 period, Adrian adds, “Though the pandemic had slowed down the process of our growth plan, we strongly believe that we must look at the bigger picture while cautiously moving and planning. Hexogon will continue to invest and ensure that we meet our goals as designed. We have had the good fortune of not needing to have lay off any of our employees nor cut their pay during this COVID-19 period. In fact we are looking to hire more personnel.”
The Panasonic PT-RQ35K was only launched in early December 2020 and is the World’s smallest and lightest 30,000 lumens 3-chip DLP 4K projector based on publicly available dimensions and weight for 3-Chip DLP 4K laser projectors with 26,000–35,000 lumens brightness as of December 2020. Other than the compact size, the projector offers high brightness and spellbinding image quality in 4K resolution with its combination of two blue and one red laser. The PT-RQ35K airflow path, cooling system, and finless radiator reinforce reliability, and the Dynamic Digital Control regulates red laser output and cooling for consistent image quality.
The choice of purchasing the PT-RQ35K was only committed after a shoot-out with a few other renowned projector brands. “Our past eight years of experience using projection technology has taught us quite a bit,” comments Adrian. “We had a check-list of requirements that we needed to tick off for our transition to laser-based projectors. Other than being laser-based, high brightness and vivid colours, we were looking for a compact and lightweight projector.”
Hexogon Solution other than having its headquarters in Singapore, has offices in Thailand, Japan, Taiwan, Hongkong and Vietnam. Having a lightweight projector helps to keep the shipping cost down when the projectors are required at the different offices and events within Asia.
“Another key aspect is we wanted projectors with a good track record of reliability in adapting to Southeast Asia’s hot and high humidity environment. The projectors should also be able to withstand the salt-laden environment as Singapore is a coastal country. I am glad to say that our experience with Panasonic projectors over the last two years has been very reliable with no issues and we expect the same from the PT-RQ35K,” highlights Adrian.
“The bonus aspect that the lens from the existing models are interchangeable and can be used in this new projector even with a 4K resolution output is extremely beneficial.”
William Chan, Deputy Managing Director, Panasonic System Solutions Asia Pacific, comments, “We collaborated with Hexogon from the commercial to engineering aspects of the PT-RQ35K as we wanted to ensure total satisfaction. We are pleased that we are able to play our part in their transition to laser-based technology.”
Adrian says, “We are thrilled with this purchase as this will further boost our inventory to handle projects in our various offices. I am happy to report that the PT-RQ35K projectors were recently deployed for an event and we look forward to its deployment at more events. This purchase is part of our very aggressive 5-years plan for ‘Lamp-to-Laser’ transition of our projector fleet. It also aligns with our plan to manage the largest and most reliable and technologically advanced projection system in the region.”
On making a large investment during the COVID-19 period, Adrian adds, “Though the pandemic had slowed down the process of our growth plan, we strongly believe that we must look at the bigger picture while cautiously moving and planning. Hexogon will continue to invest and ensure that we meet our goals as designed. We have had the good fortune of not needing to have lay off any of our employees nor cut their pay during this COVID-19 period. In fact we are looking to hire more personnel.”