3 mins - December 2025
DbM and Barco Residential announce streamlined UK distribution – Raising the Bar for Luxury Home Cinema
Distributed by Meridian (DbM) and Barco Residential are pleased to announce a streamlined distribution model for the UK market. This strategic partnership makes DbM the go-to partner for Barco’s residential product distribution and support across the United Kingdom.
Barco’s decision reflects the strength of DbM’s demonstration facilities, technical expertise, and long-standing support for the UK’s luxury home cinema community.
A New Era for Barco Residential in the UK
After several years of shared distribution, the appointment of DbM streamlines Barco Residential’s presence in the market, giving dealers and integrators one dedicated point of contact for all products, support, and service. Under the new arrangement, DbM will take full ownership of:
Dealer Relationships – providing direct commercial and technical support to authorised partners
Demonstration Facilities – showcasing multiple Barco Residential projectors at its UK headquarters
Training and Events – expanding hands-on education and demo opportunities for dealers and installers
Technical Support and Service – offering in-house expertise and faster response times across the UK.
"Going forward, we can deliver a singular, unified experience for our integrators and clients. We’re removing duplication and enabling faster access to Barco’s outstanding residential projection technology"
Barry Sheldrick, Director of Sales at DbM
Why This Matters for the UK Market
Simplified Distribution – a single channel for all Barco Residential sales and support
Improved Service – streamlined logistics, local calibration, and faster turnaround
Enhanced Training and Demos – hands-on access to Barco’s latest products in real-world environments
Focused Market Growth – investment in marketing and dealer development to expand Barco Residential’s reach in the UK
Experience Barco Residential at DbM
DbM’s headquarters, located within Meridian Audio’s global headquarters in Huntingdon, is home to a range of Barco Residential projectors available for live demonstration, including Freya, I600 4K8, and Heimdall+ Cinemascope. As part of the DbM brand portfolio, Leicester-based TPI also showcases Barco Residential at its own headquarters, featuring the Njord Cinemascope.
Further demonstrations are available at Barco’s headquarters in Belgium, where the line-up includes Nerthus, Freya+, Njord Cinemascope, Heimdall+ Cinemascope, TruePix 0.9mm and 1.2mm LED wall series.
These systems are presented in fully engineered cinema and media room environments, allowing integrators and clients to experience true reference-level projection first-hand. The facilities are supported by DbM’s Design and Specification Service, providing partners with complete assistance from concept to installation.
For more information, contact us.