Cantronic Systems Awarded General Services Administration 'GSA' Contract.VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Cantronic Systems Inc. (TSX TSX Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE before April, 2002) TSX Transfer from Stack Pointer to Index TSX True Space Extension VENTURE:CTS (1) (Clear To Send) The RS-232 signal sent from the receiving station to the transmitting station that indicates it is ready to accept data. Contrast with RTS. (2) (Common Type System) The data typing used in . ) Entire Cantronic Systems' Product Line Now Available For U.S. Federal Agency Use in Homeland Security Operations The U.S. General Services Administration The General Services Administration (GSA) was established by section 101 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C.A. § 751). The GSA sets policy for and manages government property and records. (GSA (1) (Global mobile Suppliers Association, Sawbridgeworth, U.K., www.gsacom.com) A membership organization of suppliers of GSM products and services. Its goal is to promote GSM as the worldwide mobile communications standard. See GSM Association and GSM. ) awarded Cantronic Systems Inc. a long-term contract under Schedule 84 to supply active and passive infrared security systems and equipment to law enforcement, military and other government agencies. Cantronic Systems, Inc. (TSX VENTURE:CTS) manufactures infrared thermal imaging and active infrared CCTV CCTV abbr. closed-circuit television CCTV closed-circuit television night vision camera systems. Under the terms of the contract, federal agencies, executive agencies and international organizations can procure security products directly from Cantronic Systems because of its status as a GSA source of supply and services. These agencies and organizations can procure products directly from Cantronic Systems using the GSA Advantage(R) online shopping and ordering system. Cantronic's niche is ultra long-range active and passive infrared systems and products. Its complete line of ultra long-range active infrared cameras, illuminators and systems includes the: - Ultra Long-Range ThermalRanger 2000 series-Thermal-seeking, passive infrared cameras providing surveillance detection in total darkness up to 1,600 meters for humans, 2,400 meters for automobiles and 3,600 meters for ships; - 3-in-1-combines a color camera for daylight, a B/W B/W Black and White B/W Between B/W be with B/W Bundled With B/W Backed With (recording industry) B/W backwash B/W B-Wing (Star Wars) B/W Back of Walk infrared camera for lowlight lowlight Noun 1. an unenjoyable or unpleasant part of an event 2. (usually pl) a streak of darker colour artificially applied to the hair , and an active infrared illuminator illuminator (light box), n a source of light with uniform intensity for viewing radiographs. illuminator the source of light for viewing an object. for image capture in total darkness with no infrared glare; - IR Series Portable Infrared Imaging Camera stores up to 64 images and has a battery life of up to two hours. Its high thermal sensitivity makes it conducive for applications such as predictive and preventative maintenance, medical imaging, R&D, and firefighting; - Fever Scan for screening of individuals in public areas to detect elevated body temperatures to help in identifying SARS; - Long-range Active Infrared Systems captures clear images up to 800 meters in daylight or total darkness; and - CSI-IR Infrared Illuminators offering illumination distance ranges of 12 meters (40 feet) to 200 meters (660 feet) with a lifespan of more than 10,000 hours. "Having this contract means that those agencies tasked with protecting homeland security will be able to procure our technologies faster and easier than ever before," said James Zahn, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Cantronic Systems. "Our systems and products are currently performing in security installations all over the globe. We are proud to have the U.S. General Services Administration recognize Cantronic as a reliable source of outstanding technologies that can help the participating agencies and organizations achieve their security goals." For more information on the GSA or GSA schedules visit www.gsa.gov. For more information on Cantronic Systems visit www.cantronic.com. About Cantronic Systems Inc. (TSX VENTURE Stock Symbol:CTS) Cantronic Systems, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets infrared night vision technology products, specializing in passive and active infrared cameras, infrared illuminators, low light infrared sensitive CCD cameras and long-range night vision surveillance systems for demanding homeland security applications. The company's technology has been widely featured by national and local media including Discovery channel, CBC (1) (Cell Broadcast Center) See cell broadcast. (2) (Cipher Block Chaining) In cryptography, a mode of operation that combines the ciphertext of one block with the plaintext of the next block. , CTV, Toronto Star, Vancouver Sun. The Company has achieved breakthrough performance characteristics, including viewing distances of 800 meters for its active infrared night vision camera. Cantronic has formed strategic relationships with various world-class electro-optic companies, integrators, software and network designers to enable us to offer an effective alternative to conventional cameras and surveillance systems. The Company serves a rapidly expanding, worldwide base of military, government, commercial, and residential customers. The Company's stock is listed on TSX Venture stock exchange in Canada under symbol "CTS". The TSX Venture Exchange TSX Venture Exchange Originally called the Canadian Venture Exchange (CDNX), this was a result of the merger of the Vancouver and Alberta stock exchanges. The goal of TSX Venture Exchange is to provide venture companies with effective access to capital while protecting investors. has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of the contents of this News Release. Cantronic Systems Inc. (TSX VENTURE:CTS) |
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