David Rushton Joins VDC Display Systems as VP of Business Development and Global Strategies.

ATLANTA -- Video Display Corporation (NASDAQ:VIDE) today announced that Mr. David J. Rushton has joined the company's VDC Display Systems division as Vice President of Business Development and Global Strategies reporting directly to Marcial Vidal, VDC Display Systems' President.

In his new role, David's primary responsibility will be expanding the company's business while strengthening and enhancing customer support programs. He will also be developing strategic alliances within the simulation industry.

David has an extensive background in the simulation industry with special emphasis on serving commercial flight simulation customers. He has hands-on experience in simulation visuals, image generation and training. Prior to joining VDC, he held key management positions with Rockwell Collins Simulation and Training Systems, Evans & Sutherland, Hughes Rediffusion, and Singer Link Miles.

Accepting this position, David stated, "I'm very excited to be joining VDC and their VDC Display Systems group. The company is totally committed to the critical long-term support of the simulation industry's existing CRT projector systems. VDC has acquired the rights to manufacture both SONY and PANASONIC type simulation CRTs so we can now replace virtually any projector CRT in use today. This is a major commitment since no one else in the industry has made this kind of investment in long-term simulation CRT support. Personally I'm looking forward to helping customers extend the service life of their CRT-based systems."

David continued, "Equally important, VDC is also developing next generation LCoS projectors for those customers interested in upgrading to the newer technology. Finally VDC is developing an ultra-high definition 4K projector through a co-development agreement with SONY. The way I see it, VDC has the widest product range in the industry--from legacy support of simulation CRT projectors to the most advanced 4K ultra-high definition digital projector in the industry."

David Heiden, Corporate President of VDC commented, "We're very pleased to have David Rushton join our VDC Display Systems management team. He's a highly respected simulation professional with broad experience and proven abilities. He will be a valuable asset to VDC and to our customers. We're making a number of strategic investments in expanded capabilities and new product development. Those investments include adding industry-smart people like David Rushton."

About Video Display Corporation

Video Display Corporation designs, develops and manufactures unique solutions for display requirements for military, medical and industrial uses with emphasis on high-end training and simulation applications. Its product offerings include ruggedized CRT and AMLCD displays as well as complete projection display systems utilizing VDC's Marquee(TM) and ESCP line of projectors. Video Display Corporation operates eleven design and manufacturing plants plus eight sales facilities throughout the United States and Europe. For more information, visit the Company's web site at http://www.videodisplay.com.