Advanced Products Group Becomes Canadian Supplier of Weather Resistant LCD TVs in the Restaurant Industry

    APG Supplies Outdoor TVs to Jack Astor's

    MISSISSAUGA, ON, Dec. 2 /CNW/ - Today, Advanced Products Group (APG) is
pleased to announce a distribution agreement with AQUiVO to supply their range
of weather resistant LCD screens across Canada. APG is also the leading
distributor for SunBriteTV, the all weather outdoor LCD television. As part of
this announcement, APG announced that Jack Astor's Bar and Grill in Toronto
has purchased four 47" outdoor AQUiVO LCD TVs.
    "The addition of the outdoors LCD TVs keeps our patios open longer,
generates more revenue and our guests keep coming back," said Andrea Jacks,
general manager and partner, Jacks Astor's Bar & Grill. "Simply put, having
LCD TVs that are weatherproof keep our guests happy. They are a great boost to
our business."
    "Adding LCD TVs is a simple way to generate more revenue for your
restaurant on game and event nights. Bar and restaurant owners are thrilled
with the fact that they have now extra seats generating much more revenue now
that the TVs are outside," said Andrew Salamon, General Manager, APG.
"Statistics prove that patrons will stay longer, eat and drink more on the
patio if they are entertained via these TVs. And customers experience all the
excitement and quality with outdoor TVs - now, there is no need just gather at
the bar."
    Both APG distributed LCD TV lines, are ideal for a variety of outdoor
situations, including patios, pub gardens, shopping centres, public transport,
outdoor marketing events, and other environments that require specialist,
hardwearing screens, such as spas or swimming pools. The pricing on different
screen sizes range from $1,900 to $35,000 (CDN).
    "For events, concerts, patios, sports stadiums and more, our line-up of
weather resistant LCDs, from AQUiVO and SunBrite, adds excitement to a venue
or event," adds Salamon. "You can entertain your guests outdoors in any
weather condition - even during our icy Canadian winter. If you have the event
or venue, APG has the outdoor screens for any situation and weather
condition."
    AQUiVO LCD TVs are constructed with fully sealed, lightweight aluminum
frames and a toughened glass front, the 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. The AQUiVO is capable
of enduring a variety of weather conditions, including rain, humidity and
dust. The LCD TVs also ensure superb brightness, contrast and colour quality.
The AQUiVO screens come in five different sizes, 42", 47", 52, 57" and 70".
    SunBrite TVs all-weather outdoor LCD televisions are designed for
permanent outdoor residential and commercial installation. Ideal for Canadian
winter - internal thermostatically controlled heater protects the TV in
temperatures as low as minus 31 degrees Celsius. The corrosion-resistant,
powder-coated aluminum exterior protects the internal TV components from rain,
dirt, insects and other outdoor elements. The SunBrite TV comes in three
different sizes, 23", 32" and 46".

    About Advanced Products Group

    Advanced Products Group are experts in creating the right presentation
environment and offer the most successful design and implementation of
high-end, high-impact display solutions that provide maximum impact to
exhibition stands, boardrooms, award shows, conferences and live events. For
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