​Artist's Rendering

Daktronics Installing New Video Board for Pittsburg State University

Carnie Smith Stadium receiving 1,560 square feet of LED video space

BROOKINGS, S.D. – July 16, 2019 – Daktronics (NASDAQ-DAKT) of Brookings, South Dakota, has partnered with Pittsburg State University (PSU) in Kansas to design, manufacture and install a new LED video display for their football venue, Carnie Smith Stadium. Approximately 1,560 square feet of LED video space will be unveiled this summer.

"Pitt State Athletics is excited to partner with Daktronics on this important project," PSU Athletic Director Jim Johnson said. "Showcasing the best game-day experience in NCAA Division II is extremely important. When the university debuted the 'Jungletron' 11 years ago it set the bar for game-day experience at a Division II football game. Now, due to wear and tear over the course of time as well as the changes in technology this is an appropriate time to revitalize that tremendous game-day atmosphere with this new display."

The new end zone display will measure nearly 23 feet high by 68.5 feet wide. It will feature a 15HD pixel layout to bring excellent image clarity and contrast with wide-angle visibility to fans in every seat. Industry-leading environmental protection ensures the display will perform at optimal levels during any weather.

"On behalf of everyone at Daktronics, I want to extend my sincere appreciation and gratitude to Pittsburg State University for choosing us for these exciting new technology updates for Carnie Smith Stadium," said Ryan Kuzman, Daktronics sales representative. "This new display and scoring equipment, along with our new state-of-the-art Show Control System, will be delivered to elevate the Gorilla GameDay fan experience to everyone who attends an event."

The display is capable of variable content zoning which allows it to show one large image or multiple zones of differing content. Live video, instant replays, up-to-the-minute statistics, graphics, animations and sponsorship messages can be shown individually or simultaneously on the screen to cater to every moment of the event.

Daktronics will also be including its powerful Show Control System with this installation. This industry-leading system provides a combination of display control software, world-class video processing, data integration and playback hardware that forms a user-friendly production solution. For more information on Show Control, visit www.daktronics.com/show.

In addition to the equipment installation, the university will also receive a content package that will be produced and delivered by Daktronics Creative Services.

A new custom scoreboard, new game clock, two new delay of game clocks and three new locker room clocks will also be included and integrated with the installation.

Daktronics has grown with the sports industry from the company's beginnings in 1968. Today, the company has LED video display installations at hundreds of colleges and universities across the United States. For more information on what Daktronics can provide for the collegiate market, visit www.daktronics.com/college

​About Daktronics

Daktronics helps its customers to impact their audiences throughout the world with large-format LED video displays, message displays, scoreboards, digital billboards, audio systems and control systems in sport, business and transportation applications. Founded in 1968 as a USA-based manufacturing company, Daktronics has grown into the world leader in audiovisual systems and implementation with offices around the globe. Discover more at www.daktronics.com.

Also find us at:
Daktronics on Facebook Daktronics on Twitter Daktronics on YouTube


Safe Harbor Statement

Cautionary Notice: In addition to statements of historical fact, this news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are intended to enjoy the protection of that Act. These forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s expectations or beliefs concerning future events. The Company cautions that these and similar statements involve risk and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectation, including, but not limited to, changes in economic and market conditions, management of growth, timing and magnitude of future contracts, and other risks noted in the company’s SEC filings, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for its 2018 fiscal year. Forward-looking statements are made in the context of information available as of the date stated. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise such statements to reflect new circumstances or unanticipated events as they occur.

For more information contact:
MEDIA RELATIONS:
Justin Ochsner
Marketing
tel 605-692-0200
Justin.Ochsner@daktronics.com