Indispensable technology

VISUAL COMMUNICATION TOOLS are an indispensable part of the education environment. From traditional whiteboards and noticeboards to new technologies such as interactive whiteboards, projectors and visual presenters, these tools help teachers communicate effectively with both students and colleagues.

One New Zealand company has been providing audio visual and presentation solutions to schools and businesses for more than 25 years. Whether fitting out a new classroom or upgrading your existing equipment, Boyd Visuals can supply a wide range of products to suit any requirement.

The company’s extensive range of quality presentation equipment includes noticeboards, whiteboards, easels, copyboards, interactive whiteboards, projectors, projection screens, visual presenters and sound-absorbing wall coverings. These products are from well known brands such as Autex, Elmo, eBeam, Hitachi, Plus and Sanyo. Boyd Visuals also have their own exclusive range of whiteboards, noticeboards and projection screens.

With such a huge range to choose from, deciding on the right products for your school can be daunting, particularly where new technology is involved. Help is on hand with Boyd Visuals - the team know their stuff and will help you make an informed decision. They are happy to visit your school to assess requirements or to demonstrate products. After purchase, product training can also be provided for new technology products. And, with the main office and manufacturing facilities situated in Auckland and branches in Wellington and Christchurch, the Boyd Visuals team is able to provide nationwide coverage.

The company’s recent projects in the education sector include Mission Heights Schools, Baradene College, Mountain View School, Whangaparaoa College, Finlayson Park School, Peninsula Primary and Diocesan School for Girls.

At Mission Heights Primary and Junior College, Boyd Visuals supplied and installed Hitachi Ultra Short Throw Projectors in every classroom for use with eBeam Interactive, and installed Autex Composition throughout the schools.

Another large project was the new Art, Science and Technology block at Baradene College, where

Boyd Visuals supplied and installed counterbalanced greyboard units, wrapped edge pinboards and sliding greyboards. They also installed Composition at Finlayson Park School, along with whiteboards in each classroom, and a number of Hitachi Projectors have been installed at Diocesan School for Girls.

The Hitachi Ultra Short Throw Projector is one of the newest product lines in the Boyd Visuals range. Unlike a standard throw projector, an ultra short throw projector can be placed much closer to the screen. This means teachers are no longer standing in the path of the light, which eliminates shadowing, allowing you to comfortably present from the front of the room. Equally as important, the light is no longer in your eyes, enabling you to see and engage with your students. The Hitachi CP-A100 Ultra Short Throw projector also lets you get creative with lessons, by allowing you to project onto a table or the floor. Your students can gather around, see the projected image up close and actually touch it.

For staff meetings and professional development sessions, the range of PLUS electronic copyboards are great for encouraging collaboration, and allow all notes to be distributed at the end of the session without needing a notetaker. Anything written on the whiteboard can be printed directly to plain paper or saved to USB. The new M-12 series of PLUS copyboards have advanced features including increased information security, the flexibility of three different file savings formats, header & footer options, less effort and environmental considerations.

Another of Boyd Visuals’ areas of expertise is in the installation of Composition, a world-leading reverberation control solution by Autex. Composition has been engineered specifically to reduce and control reverberated noise in building interiors and also doubles as a pin board, making it perfect for classrooms. With its nonwoven, non-fray construction and extensive range of colours, Autex Composition is great for feature designs such as cut-in logos, text, borders and inlays. Resistant to moisture, staining and UV fade, it is easy to clean and will maintain its performance and good looks for many years. As a preferred installer of Composition, Boyd Visuals ensures that the job is completed to the highest standards.

Proudly New Zealand owned and operated, Boyd Visuals is committed to providing New Zealand schools with teaching and learning tools that help you inform, interact and inspire.