Based in Paris, TF1 is a French free-to-air television channel that is part of the TF1 Group of mass media companies. In August 2018, the TV network upgraded its broadcast news studio with the addition of LED display technology from Planar. TF1 engaged audiovisual solution provider CACV to install a 70 square meter (750 square foot) video wall comprised of a Planar CarbonLight™ CLI Series LED video wall with a 1.9mm pixel pitch (CLI1.9) in a 44x5 configuration, combined with Planar CarbonLight CLI Flex™ LED displays.
By integrating Planar CarbonLight CLI Series LED displays with Planar CarbonLight CLI Flex bendable LED modules, a large LED video wall with flat and curved segments was created in the TF1 news studio.
The Planar CarbonLight CLI Series is a line of flexible LED video wall solutions that are suitable for hanging, wall mounting and free-standing installations. Featuring thin, lightweight, modular and high-strength carbon fiber frames, the unique structural design of the Planar CarbonLight CLI Series is engineered to fit a wide range of simple or complex applications.
Planar CarbonLight CLI Flex features pliable LED modules that are ideal for video wall applications requiring smooth curves, waves or column wraps. The bendable modules are designed for tight-radius, concave and convex curves with diameters as small as 1.5 meters and can be seamlessly blended with rigid Planar CarbonLight CLI Series displays for video walls that require both flat and curved sections.
"We chose Planar for this project based on the recognition of the brand, the competence of their teams and the high quality of their products," said Barbier Lionel, TF1 editorial technical manager".
A graduate of DeVry Institute of Technology, Doug has been in the Technology industry since 1976 and actively oversees Fearing’s daily operations. Along with his wife, Lois, and three others, Doug started Fearing’s in a 600 square-foot facility in Portage, Wisconsin. In the 25 years since, the company has grown to over 30 employees with offices in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Doug likes to say he’s a “TV Technician with a dream� going back to his history with the family’s original business-Fearing’s TV and Appliance.
Doug values time with family, watersports, hiking, snowshoeing and skiing. In addition to being a devoted member of his church, Doug serves as Board President for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County, Board member of Schools for Haiti and Scripture Chair of the Gideons-Portage camp.
A graduate of MATC, Lois oversees Fearing’s daily book keeping along with various HR responsibilities.
Along with Doug, Lois is deeply connected to community outreach, serving as a Board member and Fundraising Committee Chairperson for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County. She also serves on the Schools for Haiti Fundraising committee. In addition, Lois’ ongoing passion and commitment to provide care for the elderly comes from her 10-year history of working in a Reedsburg, Wisconsin Nursing home.
Lois enjoys singing, hiking, sunny days on the pontoon, and spending time with her 4 grandchildren.
Ehren drives Fearing’s technology by continually seeking out trends to enhance capabilities while supporting Sales, Engineering and Installation teams. Throughout his years with Fearing’s, Ehren’s talent and vision have joined forces to create a wide variety of projects and strategic solutions that exceed expectation.
Ehren loves music, family time, movies, nature, sustainability efforts and electric vehicles.
With 10 years with Fearing’s and over twice that long in the industry, Ben continues to lead, coordinate, and develop the Commercial AV team.
By consistently delivering an outstanding experience and outcome, Ben contributes to the Fearing’s legacy of long-lasting partnerships that truly make a difference. Whatever the Commercial AV need may be, Ben and team deliver at the highest level.
Ben is an avid fisherman and photographer. He enjoys coaching his sons and other youth.
Chris has been with Fearing’s for 20 years and in the industry for over 2 decades. As a Certified leader in Sales Acceleration and trained in EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating Systems), Chris successfully utilizes his skills to lead the Fearing’s Salesforce. Chris and team are motivated and driven to develop new client partnerships while continuing to reinforce loyal long-term relationships with ongoing Service excellence.
Married for 19 years with 3 children, Chris enjoys skiing, hiking, fishing, boating, hunting, camping and golf. He’s also been actively involved as a Youth Football and Softball coach for his family and others.
