Stainless steel freestanding display solution rolls out across pub gardens following successful trial install
UNICOL Engineering, a leader in audio-visual mounting solutions, has supplied its new Outdoor ‘H’ Frame to the UK’s leading pub retailer and brewer, delivered via AV integration specialist Chantry Digital. The freestanding stainless-steel structure was developed to meet a growing demand from the hospitality sector for robust, weatherproof outdoor screen installations, and a successful pilot install of a 98” display at one of the operator’s pubs has now paved the way for a UK-wide rollout.
“Their design team is well known in the industry for making quality products."
Project Details
The project has its roots in a post-lockdown shift in how pub companies think about their outdoor spaces. Chantry Digital, which has worked with UNICOL across many projects, identified a need for screens of 86” and 98” that were vandal-proof, IP67-rated, high brightness and anti-glare, that could be permanently installed in beer gardens and outdoor areas, reaching the largest possible audience. Finding the right screen solution began in late summer 2025, and it quickly became clear that the mounting infrastructure would need to match the ambition of the brief.
UNICOL’s Outdoor H Frame was designed specifically for this kind of environment, capable of supporting screens ranging from 65” to 98” in size. Manufactured in stainless steel for long life and corrosion resistance in all weathers, it stands approximately 2.5 metres high for optimal viewing, with legs that can be cut to length to suit specific sites and a bolt-down feet that provides strength and stability. The frame is also compatible with UNICOL’s Outdoor Housing range, as well as being suitable for direct mounting of IP-rated outdoor screens via a dedicated adapter that removes guesswork and guarantees a precise fit.
In this instance, the outdoor displays are built to IP67 specification for continuous outdoor use, with 3,000 cd/m² brightness for direct sunlight visibility and an anti-glare display with hard coating (3H). Designed for 24/7 continuous operation, they feature heavy-duty steel construction in AISI 304 (EN 1.4301) and are prepared for mini-PC installation with 230V power, RJ45, audio out and VESA 75-200 mounting. Each screen carries an IP67 waterproof rating, with IP65 on the rear outdoor enclosure, along with an IK10 vandal-resistant rating.
Why UNICOL?
Neil Hawker, Managing Director at Chantry Digital, describes the collaborative process behind the product’s development: “We’ve worked with UNICOL on many projects, and they designed the posts, along with specific audio speaker brackets,” he says. “Their design team is well known in the industry for making quality products. We simply told them what we needed, they sent plans, and we adapted together to reach the final product.”
Conclusion
With the initial pilot installation generating strong feedback, the solution is now set to be rolled out across the UK.
The project demonstrates how UNICOL’s approach, working directly with integration partners to design and refine bespoke mounting solutions, can deliver results in some of the most demanding real-world environments, from exposed pub gardens to high-footfall outdoor hospitality spaces.
Stainless steel freestanding display solution rolls out across pub gardens following successful trial install
UNICOL Engineering, a leader in audio-visual mounting solutions, has supplied its new Outdoor ‘H’ Frame to the UK’s leading pub retailer and brewer, delivered via AV integration specialist Chantry Digital. The freestanding stainless-steel structure was developed to meet a growing demand from the hospitality sector for robust, weatherproof outdoor screen installations, and a successful pilot install of a 98” display at one of the operator’s pubs has now paved the way for a UK-wide rollout.
“Their design team is well known in the industry for making quality products."
Project Details
The project has its roots in a post-lockdown shift in how pub companies think about their outdoor spaces. Chantry Digital, which has worked with UNICOL across many projects, identified a need for screens of 86” and 98” that were vandal-proof, IP67-rated, high brightness and anti-glare, that could be permanently installed in beer gardens and outdoor areas, reaching the largest possible audience. Finding the right screen solution began in late summer 2025, and it quickly became clear that the mounting infrastructure would need to match the ambition of the brief.
UNICOL’s Outdoor H Frame was designed specifically for this kind of environment, capable of supporting screens ranging from 65” to 98” in size. Manufactured in stainless steel for long life and corrosion resistance in all weathers, it stands approximately 2.5 metres high for optimal viewing, with legs that can be cut to length to suit specific sites and a bolt-down feet that provides strength and stability. The frame is also compatible with UNICOL’s Outdoor Housing range, as well as being suitable for direct mounting of IP-rated outdoor screens via a dedicated adapter that removes guesswork and guarantees a precise fit.
In this instance, the outdoor displays are built to IP67 specification for continuous outdoor use, with 3,000 cd/m² brightness for direct sunlight visibility and an anti-glare display with hard coating (3H). Designed for 24/7 continuous operation, they feature heavy-duty steel construction in AISI 304 (EN 1.4301) and are prepared for mini-PC installation with 230V power, RJ45, audio out and VESA 75-200 mounting. Each screen carries an IP67 waterproof rating, with IP65 on the rear outdoor enclosure, along with an IK10 vandal-resistant rating.
Why UNICOL?
Neil Hawker, Managing Director at Chantry Digital, describes the collaborative process behind the product’s development: “We’ve worked with UNICOL on many projects, and they designed the posts, along with specific audio speaker brackets,” he says. “Their design team is well known in the industry for making quality products. We simply told them what we needed, they sent plans, and we adapted together to reach the final product.”
Conclusion
With the initial pilot installation generating strong feedback, the solution is now set to be rolled out across the UK.
The project demonstrates how UNICOL’s approach, working directly with integration partners to design and refine bespoke mounting solutions, can deliver results in some of the most demanding real-world environments, from exposed pub gardens to high-footfall outdoor hospitality spaces.
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