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Kinepolis : Eyes wide open on the comfort of its spectateurs

Kinepolis : The ultimate cinematographic experience

The Kinepolis group was created in the 60's, developing a network of cinemas on the Belgium market. The new cinema concept was successful and the group soon became leader on the Belgium market and the European specialist in up-market cinemas.

They are specialized as well in size and comfort of the multiplex infrastructures as in the techniques used for optimum broadcasting of the movies: THX sound, numeric cinema. Kinepolis is one of the rare pioneers offering numeric cinema thanks to the revolutionary DLP technology. Its cinematographic complexes are conceived as real leisure temples integrating restaurants, cafes, shops, fitness centers, etc.. The mission of the company is based on two key values: Innovation and Client service.

There are 20 Kinepolis complexes throughout Europe: France, Belgium, Spain, Poland, Switzerland. In 2004, The Kinepolis Group has received 24,5 millions visitors. Read more...

ETH Zurich ? Building management: Alert shows how far it goes

Since July, 1st, 2001 a new system of building and alarm management has been used in the divisions "security" and "buildings" at the ETH. (Eidgenossische Technische Hochschule Zurich = Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich).

The Federal Institute of Technology Zurich was founded by the Swiss government in 1854. More than 7500 people work in teaching, research and administration. Current statistics of the ETH show 11700 registered students. Between the former professors and graduates one can find Nobel Prize winners like Wilhelm Konrad Rontgen and Albert Einstein. Read more...

Alert watches over our heritage in the French National Library

Coupled with CEDELECs Vespa supervisor, ALERT ensures the preservation of the most ancient archive documents, objects and costumes in Frances heritage.

History

The Richelieu site was the historical birthplace of the French National Library (BNF), which was founded in 1720. The site has been gradually shaped and modified over the centuries, with the first buildings dating back to the time of Mazarin.

This site harbours four of the BNFs oldest collection departments, these being:

• maps and plans
• prints and photographs
• manuscripts, western section and oriental section
• Coins, medals and antiques
• Music
• Performing arts

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