In April 2002, NEC Technologies, Inc. and NEC Systems, Inc., both affiliates of NEC Corporation (NASDAQ: NIPNY) combined to form NEC Solutions (America), Inc. to focus its activities on the American market. NEC Technologies, Inc., previously a subsidiary of NEC USA, Inc., is a manufacturer and provider of solutions for display needs with a wide array of premium imaging peripherals and other technology products to the North American market. NEC Technologies Visual Systems markets, sells and supports unlimited large screen presentation solutions from a single source. The company offers a complete line-up of application-focused products, exclusive technologies, market-driven programs and service and support. Products include DLP- and LCD-based field, facility and large venue projection systems as well as the PlasmaSync® plasma monitors designed specifically for the unique needs of the public display and multimedia presentation environments. NEC Technologies, Inc. is headquartered in Itasca, Illinois.