LED Installations Archive

Digital Signage LLOYD

Initial Situation

Echion AG has been taking care of company LLOYD in the field of audio since 2009 and is broadcasting its program in approx. 30 stores now. In the year 2022 LLOYD decided to modify the existing digital signage equipment in seven LLOYD stores to echion AG technology and systems as well. A flexible content management system enabling LLOYD to book and manage the delivered contents themselves without losing any time, was one important requirement on the new system.

Project description

The screens in the LLOYD stores are well integrated into the store construction based on an extensive central store concept to show a uniform picture of the digital signage touchpoints in the stores. We checked the existing screens on these touchpoints such as the shop window or in the areas of premium furniture and the sneaker wall and equipped them with our echion video player. Preparation was made in cooperation with LLOYD and the responsible store construction company.

Besides modification of existing screens in six stores, a completely new screen was installed in the Munich store. This screen is an additional eye-catcher in the area of premium furniture in the newly opened store. Conceptual design was also based on the LLOYD store concepts in cooperation with the external store construction company.

It is planned to equip more LLOYD stores with the echion AG screens and software solutions.

Content

The echion own content management system, the “echion Manager“ fulfills the requirement of a flexible, self-controllable management tool. After a briefing and training in the system, LLOYD can now easily and simply book and manage its own contents on the screens.

Customer Statement

“We as LLOYD are very happy to have a competent and reliable partner with echion AG by our side.”

Marcus Grünhagen, LLOYD Shoes GmbH

Siemens “The Wings”

Initial Situation

The four sculptures ”The Wings“ were designed by the American architect and artist Daniel Libeskind. The sculptures with a matted aluminum finish measure 10 meters in height and weigh 15 tons. They symbolize an “Innovation Bridge“ between historically significant sites of company Siemens and the world. For the first time “The Wings” were displayed at Expo 2015 in Milan.

Integrated in the surface are thousands of LEDs, which allow graphic animation and refer to the topic of digitalization.

Today the sculptures are located at different significant Siemens sites to illustrate the enterprise’s interconnectivity: One sculpture is in front of the corporate headquarters in Munich, another at the largest site of the group in Erlangen, one in Berlin and the last one in front of the Siemens headquarters in Italy, in Milan.

Installation

echion AG accompanied the move of three sculptures to Germany and took over technical support for the wing LEDs in Munich and Berlin at this point. In addition to LED hardware, echion’s service includes the Wallwashers, which provide for a modern Wing light concept. It can be individually controlled and adapted.

Content

The Wing content is also created by company echion: By means of a pattern the desired contents are established to fit the LED matrix and then logged in. The impressive sculptures are perfectly complemented by the fitting content and serve as an ideal platform to optically take up also special events. Furthermore, the content concept can be advanced and perfected with interactive elements.

Hardware

Traxon LED-Strings
Pixel distance 5 cm – 1.50 m

LED-projects

Königliche Porzellan Manufaktur (KPM)

Since September 2021, the pavilion of the building complex on Kurfürstendamm, built in 1955/1956, has been the home of three traditional Berlin companies, acting under the same (stylish) roof. Berlin´s oldest chocolate manufacturer Sawade and the Königliche Porzellan Manufaktur (KPM) share the porch of the building and the best coffee from EINSTEIN KAFFEE is served on the right wing on the pavilion.

The prominent location, which was previously used by the star hairdresser Udo Walz as a salon, offers ideal conditions to stage high quality, handmade indulgence, and pure luxury in a perfect manner.

The special architecture of the building and the unique wall pieces made of porcelain flour, chalk and glue from the manufactory Welter are just one part of the special highlights in the new store.

Installation

To complement the high-quality equipment, we installed an indoor LED wall directly in the shop window of the pavilion on Kurfürstendamm. The installation serves as an additional eye-catcher in the building`s shop window and attracts attention until late at night through its matching brand-content.

The 5.31 sqm LED wall was installed on the back wall of a shelf to save space and its front is used to present the products. The cooperation with the shopfitter Fischerplan commissioned by KPM went hand in hand. The result is a hardware solution perfectly integrated into the shopfitting, which has been specifically adjusted to the special lighting conditions of the urban environment.

Content

The Motion Graphics department of echion AG created content from image and film material supplied by customers, which has been optimized for the special playout properties of the LED wall.

Hardware

• LED Videodisplay ShineIN 2.6
LED Type Nationstar Copperwire 2121
Area: 5.31 sqm

• Echion Videoplayer

Customer Review

„From the start of the project to the final implementation – the highest level of professionalism with exclusive results.“

Alexander Feyerabend, KPM Berlin

Copenhagen Studios

The shoe brand Copenhagen Studios chose one of the most popular shopping streets in the center of Hamburg for their new flagship store. On an area of 40 square meters, the new premises on the Großen Bleiche offer the best conditions for an eye-catching presentation of the goods.

Installation

The shopfitting reminds of an art gallery: Thanks to the mono-color effect in white, the wall, floor, and ceiling merge into one entity to bring the products even more to the focus. The clean look is broken up by the trendy pieces of furniture and a screen that is 6 meters high, which makes the brand come alive with current video content. A projector that transmits the Copenhagen logo on the wall completes the brand-feeling in the store.

The store concept was implemented by the Copenhagen Studios together with their long-term partner Jörg Fischer from Fischerplan Berlin. Thanks to the excellent cooperation, the LED installation of echion AG integrated seamlessly into the shopfitting and thus contributes perfectly to the overall modern picture. The LED wall as installed directly on a partition wall and does not require a mount at all.

Content

The image and video material is booked by Copenhagen Studios independently and completely flexibly via an inhouse platform, the echion Manager. By this, the right content can be played out any time: for the brand itself, campaigns, the presentation of new products, etc.

Hardware

• LED Videodisplay ShineIN 2.6
LED Type Nationstar Copperwire 2121
Area: 6.49 sqm
Luminosity: 4,000 cd/m2

• Projector Panasonic PT-VMZ51SEJ
3LCD-Projector with laser technology
WUXGA (1,920 x 1,200) resolution
5,200 lumens brightness & 3,000,000:1 dynamic contrast
Integrated 10W speaker

• Echion Videoplayer

Partner Review

„With echion AG, we have found a partner with whom we can equip shopfitting projects for our customers with high-quality technical solutions. From the appropriate design of the LED hardware to the control of the entire installation, everything is in one hand. This has significantly simplified the handling of projects for us. After these first good experiences we are looking forward to further joint projects.”

Jörg Fischer – Geschäftsführer, FISCHERPLAN

Instore concept Wohn Schick

Initial Situation

The extensive conversion of the Wohn Schick headquarters in Haigerloch-Owingen, on more than 3.000 square meters, marks the beginning of an omnichannel shopping experience for customers of the future. echion AG was able to participate in the new concept of Wohn Schick, concentrating on the audio sound reinforcement – premium sound and digital signage with separate screens and video walls. In addition, in-store radio has been repositioned in stores to present customers with a coordinated mix of advertising, entertainment, and information.

Project description

Since December 2021, echion Corporate Communication AG has been equipping the furniture stores Wohn Schick and K-Markt with the entire range of in-store media. This includes the implementation of in-store radio with royalty-free music and editorial contributions such as spots and infotainment. Another profitable aspect involves digital signage touchpoints with high-quality video animations on various video walls. The solutions provided by echion perfectly supported and complemented the brands Wohn Schick, K-Markt and the new customer journey.

Music Formats

When designing the individual music format, the primary focus was the Wohn Schick brand and the new brand image during the relaunch. Among other things, suitable adjectives and emotions were determined for slogans such as “a piece of design” and then translated into music styles.

As part of the comprehensive target group analysis, the visitors of Wohn Schick could be divided into three main groups. Adapted to the target groups, three broadcast clocks were created, whose music styles are precisely adapted to the respective visitors during the day and their interests.

The target group which visits Wohn Schick mainly in the morning and attaches importance to sustainability, quality and craftmanship, is treated with a musical mix of lounge, jazz, and classics. In the further course of the day, the target group of families, who value comfort and a home feeling, are addressed by a mixture of RnB Soul, Singer-Songwriter, and classical sounds. The younger, working target group usually visits Wohn Schick in the evening and selects furnishings mainly according to their design and variety. This target group is musically addressed by the genres RnB Soul and Softhouse in combination with Lounge and classics.

The target group of K-Markt was also analyzed separately and translated into a musical direction with two broadcast clocks, tailored to the visitor groups in the morning and afternoon.

Hardware

Hardware Audio Wohn Schick Owingen:

1 Giada audio player
64 Bose speakers
4 Ecler amplifiers
1 Ecler audio matrix

Hardware Video Wohn Schick Owingen:

17 Giada video players
12 Philipps video wall monitors
21 Peerless PopUp mounts
10 Philipps LCD monitors
1 GSM Werbetechnik special mount
10 Apple TV boxes

Hardware Audio + Video M-Markt Owingen:

1 Giada audio player
1 Philipps LCD monitor
1 Peerless PopUp mount
1 Giada video player

Hardware Audio + Video Wohn Schick Rottweil

1 Giada audio player
1 Philipps LCD monitor
1 Peerless PopUp mount
1 Giada video player

Hardware Audio K-Markt Rottweil

1 Giada audio player

Customer Review

“The echion AG proves to be s competent full-service provider during both the planning and the implementation. Since the start, which was their competent advice on the professional implementation in our stores, we felt and still feel well guided and looked after. A big thank you for the good cooperation. We are very much looking forward to next exciting projects with the echion AG.”

Judith Schick Pieper, CEO Wohn Schick

Instore concept Zwilling

Initial Situation

As part of the redesign of the flagship store in Solingen, Germany, Zwilling has set itself the goal of increasing their customer experience in the shop. Shopping for exclusive houseware has become an exhilarating experience for all Zwilling customers through the integration of premium sound and digital signage. To do so, Zwilling relied on echion´s many years of experience and know-how.

Project description

To support the different brands of Zwilling, Staub, Demeyere, Ballarini and Miyabi, a total of seven 55” portrait format displays were integrated into the shopfitting.

A 98” display behind the cash register completes the setup.

echion relies on the extensive and high-quality audio technology from NewTec for premium sound. The Wi-Fi speakers for the light rail fit perfectly into the concept of the store and provide prime sound on the area.

Adapted formats give Zwilling a completely new flair through the introduction of individual digital signage solutions at different touchpoints.

The music program created especially for Zwilling ensures a noble atmosphere that meets both the high quality of Zwilling as well as the high demands of Zwilling customers.

The Sound of Zwilling

Shopping at Zwilling seems like a visit to a Michelin-starred restaurant – except that instead of lamb fillet and crème brulé, the high-quality products are in the focus and the quality is not only noticeable with the eyes, but also with the ears. Zwilling is a special and noble brand of a superior nature which is exactly how the brand should be presented musically. For this, we leave nothing to chance: a hand-picked menu of jazz and lounge, enriched with sophisticated pop and chilled beats reflect the taste of the customers and ensures an exclusive shopping experience.

Instore Solutions for Car Dealer Reisacher

initial situation

In 2020, the Reisacher Group opened its large BMW brand world dealership for BMW, BMW i, BMW M, MINI, ALPINA and BMW Motorcycles in Augsburg. Covering an area of 36,000 square meters, the dealership sets standards in the areas of customer orientation, digitalization and sustainability. As service provider, echion AG was responsible for the equipment set up with premium audio and LED.

the Projekt

The optical highlight of the digital signage installation is the 55 m² LED wall on the outer facade facing the main street. It was complemented by LED bands connected to a digital wayfinding system customized for Reisacher, which guides customers to the right place on the premises as soon as they enter the premises. Inside, an 18.1 m² L-shaped LED display and an 8 m² double-sided LED become an attention-grabbing eye-catcher.

Premium Sound for the show rooms

The echion music editorial team developed an exclusive in-store sound program for the BMW showroom as well as for the MINI and BMW Motorcycles areas. The special challenge for the hardware equipment was to separate the seamlessly merging sales areas acoustically and precisely from each other and also to be able to guarantee interference-free consultation from every point of the salesroom. In order not to compromise the modern, minimalist visual design of the car dealership with visible cable runs, wireless loudspeakers were selected that could be seamlessly integrated into the existing lighting concept.

Hardware LED

LED exterior façade – 55.9 sqm².
Brightness: 8.000 cd/qm² -Pixel distance 10 mm
LED wall – 7.4 sqm
brightness: 6.000 cd/sqm² -pixel distance 3,9 mm
LED Service Garage – 17.9 sqm²
LED vestibule – BMW 4.7 sqm²
LED wind trap – mini 4.7 sqm²
Brightness: 6,000 cd/sqm² – Pixel pitch 3.9 mm
LED display – mini L-shape 18.1 sqm²
Brightness: 1.000 cd/qm² – Pixel pitch 2,5 mm
LED display double-sided – motorcycle 8.2 sqm²
brightness: 1.000 cd/qm² – pixel pitch 2,0 mm

Hardware Audio

54 wireless speakers Audio Pro Business SP-1 & SP-3
7 wireless subwoofers SUB-1 & Sub-3
5 TX-1 wireless transmitters,
5 VOL-1 volume controls

This is what our customers think:

“Our projects with echion were supported with quick communication channels and competent handling. During our joint cooperation, we especially appreciated the very personal, yet professional support and the competent project management.”

Supplier of Augsburger Panther’s

Initial Situation

The cooperation between the PENNY DEL club and the Augsburg-based media company started in the 2019/20 season with the outfitting of the “Panther Club” of the VIP lounge in the home Curt-Frenzel Stadium. In the coming years, this partnership is to be further expanded.

Project description

Since January 2020, the VIP lounge’s “Pantherclub” has featured two professional LED steles and a large-format LED wall. On them, player portraits, game-day-specific content and highlights from the Panthers’ last game are shown. In addition, visitors and guests in the VIP area of the ice hockey club receive digital information on catering offers. Both the technical equipment and the entire production and control of the daily updated digital signage content is provided by echion AG.

Video Wall Logoanimation

Software

This support is supplemented by the new “echion Dynamics” software, which is being developed jointly with the Augsburg Panthers. The online tool creates daily updated video animation at the push of a button, which will be used in perspective in the social media of the PENNY DEL club.

Support from echion includes the following services:

Monitoring and securing of system functionality
Central function monitoring and maintenance of the software „echion Dynamics“
IP-based data transfer via DSL or existing network
Installation of software updates
Technical support / 24/7 telephone hotline

Customer Review

The equipment of our Panther Club with the new hardware, the production of the required content and the reliable control of the entire operation was perfectly implemented for us by echion AG. With echion Dynamics, we will also be able to offer our fans real and up-to-date added value in the future. We are very pleased to have found a partner in echion AG who shares our ambition for top performance and supports us in offering our visitors and fans not only top ice hockey but also a first-class media experience.

Leo Conti
authorized signatory and marketing manager of the Augsburg Panthers.

LED Bedroom 2020 IKEA

Initial Situation

With its “Bedroom 2020“ concept IKEA intends to make the bedroom department more eventful and accessible to its customers. Good sleep is important for your health. The choice of the right bed plays and important role here. With the decision for the LED-Video displays and the remarkable appearance, IKEA clearly directs the focus to an absolute welcoming atmosphere and at the same time emphasizes the substantiated expertise in the field of healthy sleeping.

Project description

In line with remodeling of the bedroom departments in 43 IKEA stores in Germany one LED-Video display each is installed at a preferred position in this department. In cooperation with our longtime supplier Samsung we worked out the optimum solution for the presentation of the bed assortment for IKEA. Alternatively, two different versions can be applied: 20 cabinets with a total size of 5.18 m² or 24 cabinets with a total size of 6.22 m². In the top range, the LED-Video displays reach a luminance of 2000 cd/m². Both versions are equipped with a high-resolution pixel pitch of 2.5 mm. The contents are developed in cooperation with IKEA and then created by the echion motion graphic’s department. In the future contents varying by season will offer maximum entertainment.

Summary

The possibilities of applying LED in open space areas in the retail branch are enormous and the effects of their message are especially high, efficient and modern. With brilliant pictures and a large presentation, one can place high-class and targeted advertising messages.