MONTEREY, Calif., Nov. 1, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- EMS Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:ELMG) announced today at the MILCOM 2004, Military Communications Conference, the appointment of Shaun R. Flanagan as European Account Manager for EMS SATCOM's Aeronautical Group. In this role, he will be responsible for selling eNfusion Broadband equipment to government and military aircraft operators in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Prior to joining EMS, Flanagan provided telecommunications and IT consultancy services in London, England. He acted as the commercial agent for North American satellite and network infrastructure security equipment providers conducting business with European militaries and NATO. His expertise ensured his clients' ability to participate in satellite system projects in Western Europe, Iraq and Afghanistan. His early career was spent in the U.S. Navy as a Naval Flight Officer. As a P-3 Orion Aircraft Mission Commander, Shaun Flanagan led more than 100 missions vital to NATO security.
"Shaun brings a proven history in business development and strategic planning for companies entering the European market," noted Neil Mackay, senior vice president and general manager, EMS SATCOM Division. "We expect Shaun to be instrumental in further building our aeronautical business within the European community."
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 Atlanta, employs approximately 1,600 people worldwide and has manufacturing facilities in Atlanta, Ottawa, Montreal and Brazil.
The SATCOM Division of EMS Technologies, based in Ottawa, Canada, specializes in the design and development of satellite-based terminals and antennas for the aeronautical and land-mobile markets, and is a leader in the development and supply of high-speed data communications equipment that brings e-mail and Internet capability to the aircraft cabin. For more information, visit the Company on the World Wide Web at www.ems-t.com.
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For more information, please contact:
Halina Sejdak-Rydel Public Relations Manager EMS Technologies, SATCOM Division 613-727-6277, ext. 1290 rydel.h@emssatcom.com www.emssatcom.com