Barco and CSI Leasing announced they are helping movie exhibitors upgrade their auditoriums with Barco’s Auro 11.1. to bring 3D immersive cinema sound to their patrons. Barco said a variety of financing solution options are available to meet the unique needs of movie exhibitors in North America, many whom have recently converted to digital cinema during the last couple of years.

The company said that CSI Leasing can structure a program that will meet customers’ financial objectives and budget requirements, promising a quick and easy credit process for several lease packages offering competitive lease rates, with no up-front costs, advance payments or commitment fees.

“We’re very well versed in the unique business model and specific needs of movie theater owners, having worked closely with many exhibitors to help them with their digital cinema conversions,” comments Bob Rinaldi, SVP of CSI Leasing. “As the largest privately-owned independent lessor in the U.S., CSI Leasing brings more than 40 years of equipment leasing experience, offering Barco and its customers a reliable source of funding and convenient, affordable lease options to help them expand their operations.”

“We understand that, on the heels of converting their theater circuits to digital cinema projection, many exhibitors may want special financing to take the next step toward immersive cinema by upgrading to Auro 11.1 by Barco,” comments Patrick Lee, vice president Digital Cinema for Barco North America. “We don’t want anything to stand in the way of their ability to create their ‘Cinema of the Future.’” This is why we’ve teamed with CSI Leasing, a leader in equipment financing, to offer a leasing program featuring low rates and favorable terms, to make immersive cinema sound ownership a reality.”