Kindermann GmbH is expanding its management team with Diana Gerner from 01.01.2024. She will be responsible for finance, HR and administration. Together with Timo Meißner, she will shape the future of the manufacturer and distributor in the ProAV industry.

Diana Gerner, a real Kindermann home-grown talent, is joining the management team. She began her career at the Eibelstadt-based company after completing her degree in economics in September 2009. She has held various positions, from assistant to the managing directors and finance to member of the management board, responsible for HR and finance with power of attorney.

"Kindermann is my home and it fills me with pride that I have been entrusted with such a responsible position here. Having worked for the company for many years, I am very familiar with the processes, opportunities and challenges and am now looking forward to tackling this challenging task," ,

Diana Gerner, Managing Director of Kindermann GmbH.

"With Diana Gerner, we have had an accomplished specialist in the areas of finance and HR in our ranks for years. This expertise, combined with her in-depth knowledge of the industry, will enrich our management on many levels. We look forward to working with her to steer the fortunes of Kindermann GmbH into a successful future" ,

Timo Meißner, Managing Director of Kindermann GmbH. He is responsible for sales, marketing, logistics, production and development.

Kindermann GmbH achieved the final victory at the Court of Appeal in The Hague in the Netherlands against Barco N. V. This also confirms in the Netherlands that Kindermann has not infringed the asserted patent of the Belgian company with its collaboration solution. Klick&Show has not infringed the asserted patent of the Belgian company.

Back in 2021, the Dutch court of first instance rejected the accusation of patent infringement, even assuming that the patent was legally valid. Barco appealed at that time. On July 18, 2023, the Court of Appeal in The Hague has now confirmed the first-instance decision and also the revocation of Barco's patent in the Netherlands after Barco withdrew its appeal. 

"We are very pleased that the patent dispute in the Netherlands has now been concluded. This also signals legal certainty for our trading partners. In the meantime, we have Klick&Show continued to develop. The result is universal BYOM & BYOD solutions that ideally meet the requirements of the new worlds of work and education."

says Timo Meißner, managing director of Kindermann GmbH.

At present, proceedings on the validity of Barco's patent are still underway at the European Patent Office. Here, Kindermann is not alone; other providers of similar collaboration solutions also doubt the validity of the patent, a view that the EPO's Opposition Division has also endorsed and revoked the patent. Barco has filed an appeal against this.

Further information: www.klickandshow.com

Despite all the crises, Kindermann GmbH was able to achieve double-digit sales growth in the last two years. This organic growth shows that the Eibelstadt-based company made the right decisions at the right time.

Setting the course for the future

Last year, Kindermann embarked on a comprehensive transformation process and also set an example with its new brand identity. With its "excellent25" strategy, the company launched a quality offensive and a focus on key topics such as conferencing, connectivity and collaboration. The goal is clearly defined: To create an excellent Kindermann experience for partners and users. To this end, new key positions have also been created and competently filled. Kindermann also intends to expand its distribution network on the international market.

The global expansion strategy relies exclusively on own products. ISE 2023 showed that Made in Germany continues to be of great importance. For example, the company was able to present the new all-in-one solution Huddle^65M which can be used to transform any room into an interactive hybrid working environment. In addition, work on a new dealer online store is currently in full swing.

"We are pleased with the positive sales development in recent years, despite a difficult market environment. Of course, we would like to continue this trend in the coming years. To this end, we set a new course last year and sent out a signal with our new corporate image. Furthermore, we are not only expanding our own portfolio, but are also focusing specifically on distribution. Now we have to live this new philosophy in order to meet the new market requirements as well as our own demands. Our goal remains the same, because we don't want to be the biggest, but the best",

Timo Meißner, Managing Director of Kindermann GmbH.

Kindermann GmbH is expanding its touch display range with the new TD-11 series. These interactive displays enable intuitive collaboration and convince with their future-proof features at an outstanding price-performance ratio. The series includes the sizes 55, 65, 75 and 86 inches.

Almost exactly three years ago, Kindermann launched its first own touch displays on the market. The success confirms the company's decision at that time, which is now further expanding its portfolio to meet all requirements. The changes in the world of work and school have extremely increased the demand for interactive displays. Both areas are about collaboration and knowledge transfer, but also about sustainable investments. The new TD-11 series combines intuitive operation with high functionality as well as performance while preserving budgets.

Optimal touch precision

The new Kindermann TD-11 touch displays impress with their natural and very precise writing feel, which is made possible by zero-gap technology. Thanks to the support of up to 40 touch points, several people can work on the display at the same time, and the Microsoft Pen Protocol 2.0 is also supported. The 4K UHD resolution ensures a perfect and detailed display.

Future proof equipment

A powerful octa-core processor, WiFi 6, and an Android 11 operating system ensure a sustainable investment. The connectivity is impressive. Among other things, an HDMI 2.0 input and a USB-C port that supports picture, sound, data, and touch and offers 65 watts of charging power are available on the front.

Other ports are easily accessible on the side of the displays, including another USB-C port. Furthermore, an OPS slot, two HDMI 2.0 and a DisplayPort input as well as other common interfaces are found there. Separate touch inputs via USB for each video input provide further convenience. This way, they don't have to be reconnected when changing sources. A 2x 20 W stereo sound system ensures the best audio playback.

Typical Kindermann look-and-feel

The new interactive displays feature the same user interface as the TD-20xx series introduced in 2022 by Kindermann. This has been specially developed for intuitive operation and ensures that meetings or lessons can start without delay. In addition, the same apps are installed, such as EShare, a software for the wireless transfer of content. This creates a uniform look and feel across all Kindermann touch display series. This is an advantage for customers who want to use different model series now and in the future.

Prices and availability

The TD-11xx series will be available in the first quarter of 2023 at prices starting at €1,590 plus VAT. 

Kindermann, one of the leading suppliers of innovative presentation and media technology, will bring its new claim "proudly presents" to life at ISE 2023. In addition to successfully established solutions, many new products under its own brand will be presented there. Easy installation and user-friendliness are the focus of all products presented.

New look for new working worlds

At ISE 2023, the new Kindermann touch display TD-30105-UW can be admired for the first time. This 105-inch panel impresses with its slim design as well as its 21:9 aspect ratio in 5K resolution. As a result, it offers more space for visualizations without taking up more vertical space. This ultrawide format is ideal for new work environments like Microsoft Front Row (Microsoft Teams Rooms), where all remote participants are displayed in a gallery view at the bottom of the display. The new touch display does not require an Android operating system as it relies on an integrated state-of-the-art Windows OPS PC with Intel i7 processor, 16 GB DDR4 RAM, pre-installed Windows 10 Pro, WiFi 6 and two Thunderbolt 4 ports. Two DisplayPort interfaces support 5K resolution in particular, among other advantages. Matching this extraordinary size, Kindermann also offers a roll stand for its new touch display.

The simple way to manage signals

The Kindermann MultiSwitch 21 HDBT is the ideal product for the use of UC devices such as video soundbars, cameras and hands-free devices in meeting rooms. Of course, it is also suitable for KVM applications. The multi-format switch for HDMI, USB-C incl. USB data signals supports resolutions up to 4K/60 (4:4:4) as well as HDCP 2.2, with all data transmitted uncompressed at a maximum of 18 Gbit/s over a distance of up to 100 meters via a single CAT 6/7 thanks to HD-BaseT 3.0. The Kindermann MultiSwitch 21 HDBT can be easily integrated into the company network and can thus also be controlled via a web interface.

Affordable touch displays

Kindermann presents its new TD-11 touch display series at ISE 2023, which impress with their rich features and intuitive Kindermann user interface. Thanks to a powerful processor, WiFi 6, two USB-C interfaces and Android 11 operating system, they are future-proof and that at a low investment cost. The series includes 55-, 65-, 75- and 86-inch sizes, each with 40 touch points as well as wireless screen sharing.

DisplayShift²

Kindermann DisplayShift² is a manual, stepless height adjustment for displays up to 86 inches. It impresses with a newly developed spring tensioning mechanism that prevents the spring from stretching. Three models are available: the two "Classic" variants with different maximum load capacities (up to 43 kg or up to 74 kg). The DisplayShift² Wings (up to 78 kg with accessories) was specially developed for the educational sector and is equipped with wings.

Kindermann announces the cooperation with Tukans. The British distributor is from now on the sales partner for the Kindermann KLICK&SHOW product family and touch displays in the UK and Ireland.

York-based AV distributor Tukans was born in 2003 from the desire of its founders, Yvonne Womersley and Andrew Popely, to find, use and tell others about innovative AV products. Since 2020, Tukans has been part of the CUK Group along with two other AV distribution companies in the UK and Ireland - CUK (Glasgow) and CUK Video and Audio (Dublin).

"Our strength in our home market of Germany is based on innovative products and solutions supported by a team of experts. Customers in international markets will benefit greatly from our product offering, but this requires the support of strong local partners who share the Kindermann ethos. With Tukans, we now have such a partner for two key European markets."

Romano Cunsolo, head of international sales at Kindermann

"Our partnership with Kindermann enables integrators in the UK and Ireland to offer their customers some of the best conference room technology available today. The wireless presentation and collaboration kits in the KLICK&SHOW product range are already impressing our customers with their ease of use and high performance compared to competing products."

Stuart Thomson, Managing Director of Tukans

"Success in business is based on personal relationships and the Tukans and Kindermann teams already have a good connection. A notable example of this is when Simon, without hesitation, stepped in at the last minute to replace the Kindermann team at the local Eibelstadt company run when he was in Germany recently."

Simon Druce, Director Sales of Tukans

What makes a company that has existed for more than 160 years? Continuous renewal! This is how the success of Kindermann GmbH can be described. Sometimes it is small adjusting screws that are adjusted, but now a new era is being ushered in. From now on, Kindermann presents itself with a modern brand identity and launches a quality offensive in all areas as well as an innovative dealer online store in the near future.

Kindermann Products, the success speaks for itself

Already three years ago, the decision was made to focus more on the own brand again. The company has not limited itself to its own products, but has expanded its portfolio to include touch displays and the collaboration system. KLICK&SHOW further expanded. In doing so, Kindermann places the highest value on its own developments, which make these solutions remarkably easy to install and operate. Distribution continues to be an important mainstay. This provides dealers with a wide range of alternatives and enables them to meet the diverse needs of end customers with one-stop shopping.

"With our new claim "Kindermann proudly presents" we are going on the offensive again. For too long we have not made our success and importance visible. Our new claim does not only stand for our own products, but we are also convinced of the quality of the distribution products and our services. All of this can be titled "Kindermann Experience", our claim to provide customers with an excellent experience at every touch point with us",

Dominic Hoffmann, Marketing Manager of Kindermann GMBH

The new brand identity

The redesigned logo of Kindermann now also includes a figurative mark that is emblematic of the company's next chapter. This combines the "K" of the old word mark with the familiar symbol for "Play/Start" and a stylistic element that stands for connectivity & collaboration. In the future, the new Kindermann button will play a central role in the products and services and ensure a high recognition value.

Kindermann has made "excellence" its motto, which should apply not only to the products, but to all areas of the company. The design element "Spark of Excellence" was developed for this purpose. This key visual is derived from a jewel and will significantly shape the corporate identity.

"We don't want to be the biggest, but we want to be the best - that's our goal. In doing so, we have set the bar high for ourselves and set in motion a process internally that we are working on together day by day. We are proud of our external image, as the new look reflects our innovative strength."

Timo Meissner, Managing Director of Kindermann GmbH.

On June 8, 2022, the European Patent Office decided to revoke patent EP 2756668 for Clickshare from Barco.

Although the decision is not yet final, as Barco can still appeal, Kindermann sees the ruling as a clear signal. At the center of all the disputes is "KLICK&SHOW", the wireless presentation solution from Kindermann, which has now grown into a comprehensive product family.

As early as 2018, Kindermann filed an opposition against Barco's patent with the European Patent Office. The company was not alone here; other providers of similar collaboration solutions also challenged the patent. Now the European Patent Office has decided in the first instance that the inventive step of the described technical features is not sufficient to maintain the patent for Clickshare.

In 2018, Kindermann went live with "KLICK&SHOW" at the start. This was already a thorn in Barco's side at the time and it tried to obtain a sales ban, but to no avail. The lawsuits filed by the Belgian manufacturer were rejected by courts in Germany and the Netherlands, and appeals are also underway. It will be interesting to see the final verdicts.

"We are very pleased with this interim victory. Unfortunately, such procedures are very lengthy and we will have to be patient until the final decisions are made. The positive trend and the success of KLICK&SHOW encourage us to continue to consistently expand the product family."

says Timo Meißner, managing director of Kindermann GmbH.

Further information: www.klickandshow.com

Kindermann announces the cooperation with EET Deutschland GmbH. This now includes the distribution of the Kindermann KLICK&SHOW collaboration solutions. This expands the existing cooperation with the EET Group, which started in April 2021 for selected European countries.

EET Deutschland GmbH is part of the European EET Group and, as a specialist distributor, supplies around 3,000 specialist dealers, system houses, integrators and etailers. In Germany, the company has become known through the distribution of IT spare parts and accessories. For the past three years, the portfolio has been successively expanded, including in the area of ProAV solutions. With the distribution of the Kindermann KLICK&SHOW product family, EET Germany is responding to the increased demand for wireless collaboration solutions. This is due to new working environments and ongoing trends such as BYOD (Bring your own Device) and BYOM (Bring your own Meeting).

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"We are looking forward to the cooperation with Kindermann GmbH. The German traditional company convinces with its reliable as well as competent way of working and the clear channel model fits perfectly to the philosophy of EET Germany. With KLICK&SHOW we are expanding our product range with sophisticated collaboration solutions that leave nothing to be desired in terms of compatibility and accessories." 

says Ingo Marten, Managing Director of EET Germany.

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"New Work" and hybrid working bring with them new requirements. Kindermann recognized these trends at an early stage and offers with KLICK&SHOW smart solutions that are particularly easy and intuitive to use. Content can be transferred wirelessly from a notebook or mobile device to a large screen, or video and audio equipment can be controlled. The comprehensive product family is currently probably the only one on the market that can be used via transmitter, software client, app or natively via Airplay, Miracast and Chromecast. Support for all major operating systems, a variety of transmitters with USB-A, HDMI, and USBC ports, and an excellent price/performance ratio make KLICK&SHOW a good choice.

"The cooperation with EET Deutschland GmbH enables us to further expand our customer base in the direction of IT resellers and system houses. The decisive factors for the decision were the distinctive sales experience in this dynamic market as well as the specialized teams with experts and the first-class support for their customers."

Timo Meißner, Managing Director of Kindermann GmbH