Panasonic Named as Official Ceremony Partner of Rio 2016 Olympics

Electronics company Panasonic has signed a deal with the Rio 2016 Olympic Organizing Committee to become an “Official Ceremony Partner” of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

As part of the agreement, Panasonic will provide turnkey visual operations for the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games Ceremonies.

Panasonic will work closely with the Rio 2016 Ceremonies Department and the production company CC2016 (Ceremony Cariocas).

The company will be in charge of providing a turnkey visual solution, including projector system design, technical consultation, system installation, and onsite operation and maintenance of the visual systems for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

“Panasonic is proud to become an ‘Official Ceremony Partner’ for the first time and support the Olympic Games Ceremonies, to create another successful era of Panasonic’s contributions to the Olympic Movement,” said Satoshi Takeyasu, Executive Officer of Panasonic.

Sidney Levy, CEO of Rio 2016 said: “On Friday 5 August 2016 the world will be watching as thousands of performers and artistic contents bring to life the power and passion of Brazil’s colorful heritage at the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

“In a spectacular show designed by one of the most talented creative team on the planet, we will show the best of Brazilian culture and celebration to a global audience of billions. We are now proud to announce that Panasonic visual solutions will help to make our dreams a reality,”

For the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Panasonic will also provide LED Large Screen Display Systems, Professional Sound Systems, Broadcasting Equipment, AV Security Camera Systems and TVs.

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