DISC MANUFACTURING LAUNCHES WORLD WIDE WEB SITE; TO INCLUDE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION.CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 6, 1996--Quixote Corporation (Nasdaq:QUIX) today announced that its subsidiary, Disc Manufacturing, Inc. (DMI (Desktop Management Interface) The first desktop management standard from the DMTF. Enabling PCs to be monitored from a central console, it was superseded by the DMTF's Common Information Model (see CIM). ), the leading independent manufacturer of CDs and CD-ROMs in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , has recently launched a Web site on the Internet's World Wide Web. The Web site can be accessed at http://www.discmfg.com. The site provides prospective and current customers with information on DMI's customer support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services and technical library. DMI's Web site also offers users the capability to download CD and CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). technical papers, order forms, demo disc order forms, sales contacts, company information, and company news releases. The Company noted that users of DMI's Web site will find information on exciting new multimedia formats as well as the ability to contact directly a representative who will customize DMI's services and technical expertise to meet each customer's specifications for mastering and replicating. DMI will continually update its Web site to include information on the latest disc technologies, as well as provide order forms which can be completed on-screen on·screen or on-screen adj. & adv. 1. As shown on a movie, television, or display screen. 2. Within public view; in public. and sent electronically to the DMI sales force via the Internet. Myron R. Shain, President of Disc Manufacturing, Inc. commented, "DMI is one of the first disc manufacturers to launch a World Wide Web site. We believe our Web site is an efficient method by which we can provide our customers with information on forthcoming disc technologies and current products. It shall also assist us in maintaining the high level of customer service that has been our hallmark since 1983, when DMI became the first company to manufacture a compact disc in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. ." Quixote Corporation is a diversified technology company composed of Disc Manufacturing, Inc., the largest independent manufacturer of music compact discs (CDs) and CD-ROM discs in the United States and Energy Absorption Systems Absorption Systems is a company based in Exton, Pennsylvania that conducts contract research for the pharmaceutical industry with a focus on ADME analyses. , Inc., the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of energy-absorbing highway crash cushions and related automotive and highway safety products. CONTACT: Joan R. Riley, Daniel P. Gorey Quixote Corporation (312) 467-6755 or Morgen-Walke Associates June Filingeri, Robert Weiner Media contact: Stan Froelich (212) 850-5600 |
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