In the late ’90s, Barco started to actively search for a reliable business partner in the UAE. At that time and during the presence of our previous company Gearhouse, we were one of the strongest system integrators in the field of audiovisual systems.

Driven by the strong belief in the region’s business potential, Mr Johan Quartier approached us to start promoting Barco projectors in our solutions. At that time, the projection technology available was CRT-based. Not long after, Gearhouse successfully presented Barco solutions to the local market and managed to install many projectors at landmark projects in the region.

When we established our new company Intertech Vision in 2000, Barco was our choice to present in the control room solutions. If not for Mr Quartier’s strong belief and strong support for our young set up, we would not be able to write our success story with Barco today.

During our 22 years of business relationship with Barco, we had ups and downs. However, we also had many success stories together. Intertech was always a pioneer in adopting and introducing Barco’s new technologies in our region and working closely with Barco on all levels.

Barco did recognize our efforts and achievements and, in many cases, considered Intertech as its own company. We have received several awards from Barco, such as:

  • Exceptional growth for 2 years (2002)
  • Valued Barco Partner (2009-2010)
  • Barco’s Largest Turnover (2014)
  • Technology Partner Innovation Award (2015)
  • Most Innovative Project (2016)
  • Notable Integration Project (2018)

Perhaps the most notable award we have received to date was when our CEO Mr Khaled Noeman was honoured a Noble title by His Majesty the King of Belgium in 2016. Mr Noeman was bestowed the title of Officer of the Order of Leopold The Second, the second-highest civilian title in the kingdom of Belgium. This honour was in recognition of Intertech’s continuous support and contribution to the Belgium economy.

Today, Barco and Intertech continue to work hand-in-hand to explore new opportunities in the control room business. Intertech has opened many doors for Barco in our region. Our most recent success story with Barco was in the Egyptian market, where together we managed to secure several contracts putting Barco as a benchmark in the control room industry in Egypt.