Cacinesa Becomes First All-Laser Cinema in El Salvador

Cinema exhibitor Cacinesa has partnered with joint venture Cinionic, visual technology developer Barco, and Bardan Cinemas to become the first all-laser cinema in El Salvador.

Cinionic, Barco, and Bardan have previously collaborated on cinema technologies designed to deliver superior image quality and operational efficiencies for exhibitors in Latin America and the southeastern U.S. Cacinesa is the latest multiplex to feature Barco Smart Laser projectors in every auditorium.

“We have always invested in the latest cinema technologies to bring the best movie entertainment quality to El Salvador,” said Francisco Enrique Urdampilleta Ayala, CEO of Cacinesa. “With these ultrahigh-quality Barco laser projectors and support from Bardan, we are now able to offer the best movie presentation on par with the world’s largest cinema circuits.”

The companies have partnered frequently to offer comprehensive customer support for cinema deployments, including site planning, projector selection, sales and installation, and hands-on technical assistance.

“Cacinesa is seizing the opportunity to differentiate its movie theater offering in a small, yet robust country with many entertainment options,” said Daniel Benitez, chief technology officer for Bardan Cinema. “We are pleased to team with Cinionic to deliver top-notch solutions that will set Cacinesa apart as a high-quality cinema focused on serving the discerning needs of next-generation moviegoers.”

Cinionic offers a diverse portfolio of 18 laser projectors, providing exhibitors with the perfect match for every screen to easily and cost-effectively create an all-laser multiplex. Models range from the compact, economical Smart Laser SLP series with low-cost, simple operations, to the robust Flagship Laser LHC series, offering high contrast and brightness for higher-ticket movie presentations on premium screens, including 3D.