Founded to deliver high-performance teletext displays for stockbrokers, we have since diversified into digital signage and screen management. Our solutions are fast, efficient, and tailored to bring every client’s vision to life.
Our History
Over the years our systems have been used in many diverse markets, from banking, betting and broadcasting to education, retail and transport. Whether it’s providing the immediacy of real-time information or the ability to schedule months ahead; a single screen in an organisation’s reception or over 50,000 screens worldwide, our innovative solutions have delivered complete control to our clients. Many of these clients are leaders in their own fields and have stayed with us over the years because we have provided them with exceptional solutions and superior support.
Timeline
1983
The company was formed to address the growing market for systems based on teletext technology. Early clients were banks within the London Stock Exchange.
1989
MRG develops a betting shop system (BAGS) for William Hill’s estate of nearly 1,000 shops.
1992
The BBC ordered a complete teletext subtitle transmission system for the BBC TV Centre in London. Systems are taken up by various terrestrial and satellite broadcasters.
1996
Paddy Power takes the first iteration of the Betting Information Display System (BIDS) for its growing number of Licensed Betting Offices in Ireland.
2000
MRG installs information displays into The Houses of Parliament and Portcullis House. The system includes public information screens, door cards for meeting rooms and offices and touchscreen wayfinders for visitors.
2004
Paddy Power upgrades to BIDS4 as it increases its expansion into the UK. Coral Racing also takes on the system for its 1,200 shops at the time.
2006
The original founders retire and Panther Securities PLC becomes the majority shareholder with a 75% holding.
2008
iMERGE is developed as a signage system that can address all markets from Schools and Colleges to Retail and Transport.
2010
MRG signs a contract to provide the New Zealand Racing Board with the new BIDS5 system. The DailyForm guide is developed using touchscreen technology and PA Sports data to provide form information on Horses, Dogs and sports teams.
2013
Bar One Racing, an Irish independent bookmaker, signs up for BIDS5 and starts relaying its service to what will become over 200 shops.
2016
Launched in 2016, LiveSpace is a scalable digital signage system. Early installations included YouTube Space London and the Senedd Cymru, delivering large video walls and bilingual live and interactive content.
2017
Staff buyout in December 2017 gave employees 80% ownership. Since then, we’ve expanded our screen management solutions while continuing to support betting industry clients, with a focus on delivering high-quality products and service.
Why Choose Us?
25K
Screens Managed43
Years Experience100+
Brands Using Our Software30%
Average Higher Engagement