Monterrey Airport Modernizes Its Digital Signage with Peerless-AV

With a view to turning this airport into the second international hub in Mexico, a renovation project is being carried out that includes the implementation of different dvLED video wall installations. This has been implemented hand in hand with Peerless-AV, Absen and POP MT.

Peerless-AV, in collaboration with Absen and POP Media Technology (POP MT), has completed a number of installations of Direct View Led video wall (dvLED) in the Monterrey International Airport in Apodaca (Nuevo León – Mexico). These are part of a remodeling project, which will take place over several years, to transform the airport and turn it into the second international connection center next to Mexico City.

Monterrey International Airport is a hub for domestic and international flights for the city and surrounding metropolitan area. Its terminals were updated and expanded in 2003 and 2007, but additional renovations are now underway to incorporate innovative audiovisual technology.

After two phases of installations have been initiated, The teams have incorporated their services and products to offer DVLED video walls of various sizes. In total, have been installed 29 Solutions in different areas of the airport, such as those of taxis, Main Entrances, Boarding gates, Check-in Rooms, etc., to improve the airport experience.

dvLED Video Wall

Monterrey Airport needed to find a solution to offer an elevated orientation and communication experience in all concourses, terminals and check-in points as part of a large-scale renovation project. The incorporation of large dvLED video walls allows for eye-catching and adaptable communication for travellers, even in the busiest areas.

The project for the installation of these video wall installations began in 2021, knowing that this would be one of the first airports in Mexico to incorporate state-of-the-art dvLED solutions. To carry it out, digital signage integrator POP MT contracted, Specialized in integration services for custom projects, on a large scale and with a wow factor (wow-factor), for installations.

POP MT acted as a central point of contact for all parties involved and was responsible for the design for each of the locations and Peerless-AV manufactured and supplied the mounting systems Seamless Kitted Series dvLED to withstand the Led Screens Absen KL 2.5 Chosen.

Many of the installations would be carried out at height, which meant the implementation of security plans, which included meticulously designed steel roof structures into which Peerless-AV brackets would be fixed.

“Because of our previous experience, we knew that any support supplied by Peerless-AV would provide a quick and easy installation with reliable, quality performance”, Says Gabriel López, Sales Director of POP MT. “However, There were many building regulations and construction considerations, so you conduct careful site assessments and take vital steps from the start, and then collaborating on the installation steps of the entire assembly structure meant that everything would go smoothly when it came time to place the cabinets.".

Innovation prevails

In the beginning, the airport planned to use large-format LCD screens for flight information, but finally dvLED was chosen. Comparative data were presented to the Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte, known as OMA, The airport operator, and it was decided that dvLED would provide the reliability and longevity needed in an airport environment 24/7, while offering an eye-catching image, Brilliant and of excellent quality.

Absen was chosen for its proven capabilities in this type of facility. The pixel pitch of KL LED screens 2.5 provides the highest resolution and contrast for a better viewing experience of all flight information. This allows the video walls to be visible when placed at height, but also readable for a close view of boarding information.

Each installation was intended to be flat against a wall or hung from the ceiling, depending on the placement and intended use. The dvLED Seamless Kitted Series mounting systems were the ideal solution and were configured according to the unique layout and size of each video wall. The versatile design and ease of mounting the bracket also ensure efficient integration, regardless of the location of the screens.

A two-phase installation

Installation began in November 2022, with the first phase already completed and the second, still ongoing, will conclude by the end of the year.

The first phase of the project included 18 facilities. In the taxi area, a 5.76 tile video wall has been placed×3,84 meters and at the entrance to the airport terminal, two solutions have been installed attached to the ceiling.

A 12.16 video wall has been placed×2,4 meters in each main lobby, North and South. At the boarding gates there are seven 2-inch×2 (1,28×0,096 metre) and in the kiosks of the main halls, six were incorporated, Vertical, of 2×2, to display flight information.

The second phase, still ongoing, includes eight ultra-wide dvLED video wall installations at check-in counters that will exceed wow factor expectations. These are two mosaics of 42×4 (26,88×1,92 metre), Two 45 tiles×4 (28,8 x1.92 meters) and four mosaics of 49×4 (31,36×1,92 metre). In addition, three of 9 have been installed×8 (5,76×3,84 metre) in the new airport entrance halls.

The dvLED Seamless Kitted Series mounting system allowed for simple and effective installation, while achieving a seamless flat finish. The lightweight frame of the mount, Display adapters and adjustment, especially on the Z-axis (depth), have made it possible to precisely align each cabinet.

“Product availability, easy handling and expert support helped us deliver this project that is still underway and will be a benchmark for our business in Mexico for many years to come.", López comments.

“With the introduction of the new dvLED Seamless Kitted Series universal mounting system, Storage and shipping will be even easier, since this solution is shipped in a single box, facilitating faster delivery and shorter delivery time to customers”, explains Carlos Rodríguez, by Peerless-AV Latin America. “The universal design eliminates the need for dedicated adapters and also makes it much more reconfigurable for making changes on-site, which is a great help for the ongoing installations at the airport.”

Looking to the future

The result is a flawless, seamless look. The Peerless-AV mounting system allowed each video wall to achieve a sleek finish, avoiding any visible lines. All screens in the first phase are operational with a mixed content of flight information and advertising that excites customers passing through the terminals and achieves the desired modernized look throughout the Monterrey International Airport.

The results not only add an elevated and unprecedented atmosphere to the airport, but also allow for easy adaptability, Quick updates and the appearance of messages for all travelers, saving time and money for airport operators.

The airport has future plans to capitalize on waiting passengers, Responsive and outbound by selling space to retail advertisers and launching eye-catching, creative campaigns across the digital signage network.

“We are very proud of the results of the installations so far”, said Carlos Rodríguez. “With the first phase of the facility complete and fully operational for travellers to use, we are excited to continue collaborating with POP MT and the installation teams to finish the second phase of the project, delivering a comprehensive overhaul of the digital signage system for Monterrey International Airport that will bring them admiration and praise from their peers in Latin America and the broader global AV industry.”