ATLANTA, Feb. 11, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- EMS Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:ELMG) has announced today that Alfred G. Hansen, president and CEO, has been elected to the National Board of Directors of AeA, the nation's largest high-tech trade association. Formerly referred to as the American Electronics Association, AeA has more than 3,000 member companies and is dedicated to advancing the business of technology through advocacy, education and services.
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Hansen's appointment was made official during the AeA board meeting held Feb. 4-6, 2004, in San Diego, Calif., when the leadership of AEA discussed the organization's new strategic objectives and set the organization's public policy priorities.
In his new position with AeA, Hansen will support the association's mission to promote American leadership in high-technology manufacturing and services and serve as "the voice of the U.S. high-tech community."
Commenting on Hansen's appointment, Bill Archey, AeA's CEO, stated, "Al Hansen is a great addition to our Board. He represents a number of areas, specifically wireless, defense and broadband, all of which are very dynamic and will pose some complicated challenges, especially in public policy. The fact that Al has a real understanding of public policy and the process of same, he will make a real contribution, not just for EMS, but for high-tech in general."
"I am honored to serve AeA in its mission to represent our industry on a variety of regulatory, legislative and economic issues," said Hansen. "As EMS's CEO, I am pleased to assume a position of national leadership within AeA to ensure that our industry's most critical issues are aired and resolved."
EMS has been an active corporate member of AeA since 1981 at the regional level through AeA's Southeast Council, which serves high-tech companies in the Southeast region, including high-tech companies located in Atlanta, and represents their interests in the local, county and state governments. The SE Council also helps members utilize AeA's national resources.
About AeA
Advancing the business of technology, AeA is the nation's largest high-tech trade association. AeA represents more than 3,000 companies with 1.8 million employees. AeA's 3000+ members span the high-technology spectrum, from software, semiconductors, medical devices and computers to Internet technology, advanced electronics and telecommunications systems and services. With 17 regional U.S. councils and offices in Brussels and Beijing, AeA offers a unique global policy grassroots capability and a wide portfolio of valuable business services and products for the high-tech industry. AeA has been the accepted voice of the U.S. technology community since 1943. For more information, please visit www.aeanet.org.
About EMS Technologies, Inc.
EMS Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:ELMG) is a leading innovator in the design and manufacture of wireless, satellite and defense solutions, and focuses its unique range of advanced technologies on the needs of broadband and mobile information users. The Company is headquartered in Norcross, employs approximately 1,700 people worldwide, and has manufacturing facilities in Atlanta, Montreal, Ottawa and Brazil. For more information, visit EMS on the World Wide Web at www.ems-t.com.
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