Flexible Bistable Reflex Displays and Applications

 

Joel Domino is the President of Kent Displays Inc. of Kent Ohio. Kent Displays is the worldwide leader in commercialization of Reflex™ Display technology. Kent Displays has established a worldwide network of suppliers, licensees, technology partners and sales agents to manage the growth of this technology around the world. Prior to becoming President in 2003, Joel was Chief Financial Officer of Kent Displays, joining the company shortly after it's start-up as a spin off from Kent State University's Liquid Crystal Institute in 1993.

 

From 1982 - 1993 Joel worked for Ball Corporation of Muncie Indiana. He held various financial positions at Ball including Chief Financial Officer of Madera Glass Company, a Joint Venture Subsidiary which specialized in providing high volume glass container manufacturing for California's wine making region. His last position there was Director of Strategic Planning. Joel has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Mount Union College in Accounting, and an MBA from California State University Fresno.

Kent displays was formed as a technology spin-off company from Kent State University in 1993. The company sold its first products in 1995 that are still in place as signage in Spokane, Washington. The technology development for flexible encapsulated materials started in 2003 and key product lines were launched in 2008. These included eCard for displays in secure credit and other smart cards, eTablet for the ultimate writeable ePaper (see www.myboogieboard.com), and electronic skins for ultimate consumer customization of mobile devices. These truly flexible display product lines are starting to make market entry in 2010 and hold much promise for growth and sustainability.