SARBE和McMurdo业务部巴黎航展首日收获颇丰, Le Bourget - International Paris Air Show
Release Date: 2009-06-16
SO. ST. PAUL, Minn. --(Business Wire)-- Jun 16, 2009 Digital Angel (NASDAQ: DIGA), an advanced technology company in the field of animal identification and emergency identification solutions, announced today that its SARBE and McMurdo units had an excellent first day at Paris Air Show 2009, with high levels of interest shown in the range of SARBE and McMurdo Locator Beacons and Survival Radio equipment.
Digital Angel Chief Executive Officer Joseph J. Grillo commented, “2009 is proving to be very successful for the SARBE and McMurdo businesses and the attention we witnessed on the first day of the Paris Air Show indicates that this success is set to continue. With interest from across the spectrum of the military and general aviation community we are looking forward to maintaining our strong position within the global market.”
Of particular note in the Signature Industries exhibit is the SARBE Advanced Aircrew Personal Locator Beacon (AAPLB), which was launched in 2008 and has now been sold to six countries, including the UK Ministry of Defense. All sales have been to military/government organizations with the largest so far being the £4.6m British MoD PELS contract awarded in September 2008. From the McMurdo product portfolio, the FAST FIND PLB has surpassed all sales expectations, with over 9,000 units sold in the first quarter of 2009.
The termination of monitoring of 121.5MHz Personal Locator Beacons is continuing to drive customers towards the latest generation products featuring digital alerts on 406MHz and embedded GPS for location accuracy.
About SARBE
A division of Digital Angel’s Signature Industries subsidiary, based in the United Kingdom, SARBE is a world leading producer of Locator Beacons, Emergency Location Transmitters, and Submarine Locator Beacons. These products are in Tri-Force use on every continent. The very latest production techniques and technology ensure continuous product development. SARBE equipment is manufactured under an ISO Quality System and to the relevant STANAG, DEF STAN, CAA, FAA and COSPAS/SARSAT regulations and standards.
About McMurdo
A division of Digital Angel’s Signature Industries subsidiary, based in the United Kingdom, McMurdo is a world leading producer of Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs), Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs), Search and Rescue Transponders (SARTs), VHF Radios and NAVTEX for the maritime and leisure markets, including shipping, yachting, aviation and outdoor adventure pursuits. Products are manufactured using state-of-the art technology, and in partnership with the world’s major safety regulatory organizations.
About Digital Angel
Digital Angel (www.digitalangel.com) is an advanced technology company in the field of animal identification and emergency identification solutions. Digital Angel's products are utilized around the world in such applications as pet identification using its patented, FDA-approved implantable microchip; livestock identification and tracking using visual and radio frequency identification (RFID) ear tags; and global positioning systems (GPS) search and rescue beacons for use on aircraft, ships and boats, and by adventure enthusiasts.
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| Company: | Le Bourget - International Paris Air Show |
| Country: | 法国 |
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