LAS VEGAS, Oct. 5, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- EMS Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:ELMG) introduced today at the 2004 American Trucking Association's Management Conference and Exhibition, eNcompass tracker -- the complete tracking and management solution for the transportation industry.
eNcompass tracker enables integrated, reliable and continuous real-time data communication between drivers and dispatchers -- and permits automatic GPS vehicle-tracking throughout North America. It enables users to monitor specific vehicular data to help determine the performance of their fleet and to address preventative maintenance requirements before they become downtime issues.
eNcompass tracker incorporates the eNcompass PDT, eNcompass TMS - tracking and management system, airtime, and a ruggedized in-vehicle terminal. EMS has now become a complete one-stop-shop for the mobile communication needs of the transportation industry.
Neil Mackay, senior vice president and general manager of EMS's SATCOM Division, said, "We are very excited to be able to offer this comprehensive solution to our customers. Our customers can trust EMS to deliver the excellent service they have come to know, and to provide one or all of the components for their communications needs."
About EMS Technologies, Inc.
EMS Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of technology solutions to wireless and satellite markets. The Company focuses on mobile information users, and increasingly on broadband applications. The Company is headquartered in Atlanta, employs approximately 1,600 people worldwide, and has manufacturing facilities in Atlanta, Montreal, Ottawa and Brazil.
The SATCOM Division of EMS Technologies, based in Ottawa, Canada, is part of EMS Technologies Canada, Ltd. The Division specializes in the design and development of satellite-based terminals and antennas for the aeronautical, land-mobile and maritime markets. The Emergency Management Products Group provides products and services to search and rescue agencies around the world. For more information, visit EMS on the World Wide Web at www.ems-t.com.
Note to Editors: Visit EMS Satcom at ATA 2004 in Booth No. 123 or at the Online Pressroom at www.emssatcom.com/ata2004
For more information, contact: Halina Sejdak-Rydel, Public Relations EMS Technologies SATCOM Division Office: 613.727.6277 ext. 1290 Mobile: 613.863-1144 Email: rydel.h@emssatcom.com