ATLANTA, Nov. 18, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- EMS Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:ELMG) announced today that Jim Childress, president and general manager of the company's LXE subsidiary, will take part in an Interactive Case Study, "Is RFID Finally Hitting Its Stride?" on Thursday, Nov. 20.
The MIT Enterprise Forum of Atlanta and AeA, the nation's largest high-tech trade association, are co-sponsoring the event, which will feature speakers from MIT's Auto-ID Center, the Georgia Institute of Technology, Delta Airlines, NCR Corp. and Case Study company RF Code, Inc. The Case Study will be held at the DuPree College of Management, located at 800 West Peachtree St. in Atlanta, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Cost is $30 for non-members and $20 for members.
"The MIT Enterprise Forum of Atlanta exists to provide information that helps the best entrepreneurial minds in the region build great companies around new technologies," said Jim Black, chairman of the MIT Enterprise Forum. "RFID has moved from academia to commercialization, and we hope to educate Georgia businesses on the ways in which RFID will affect society. Our Case Study panel, including Jim Childress of LXE, will lend valued expertise to this effort."
Childress has led LXE's operations since August 2001. LXE Inc. designs and manufactures industrial data collection and transaction-processing solutions, including rugged computers, advanced auto-ID technologies, and wireless networking products that improve performance of supply chain execution applications.
RFID, or radio frequency identification, is an emerging technology that complements traditional data collection and product identification in the supply chain. LXE, along with key partners and other EMS Technologies business units, has played an active role in the integration and application of both passive and active RFID technologies in transportation and distribution applications.
"LXE is excited about the potential benefits to our customers of RFID technology," said Childress. "Inside the warehouse and distribution center, customers can expect reduced labor expenses, improved inventory accuracy and utilization, and significantly improved organizational throughput. Outside the four walls, our customers can expect improved vehicle tracking, better yard management, and better security of containers, including containers coming through our nation's ports."
The MIT Enterprise Forum of Atlanta invites anyone who is interested to attend regular events and become a member of the Forum. No prior affiliation with MIT is necessary to participate or join. For more information, call 770-739-6388 or visit www.mitforum-atlanta.org.
About LXE Inc.
LXE Inc. improves supply chain performance by applying over 30 years' experience developing wireless products and solutions. From wireless computers, advanced auto-ID technologies, and wireless network infrastructure, to our award-winning customer support -- LXE's easy-to-use products are as reliable as the people who install and support them.
Based in Norcross, Georgia, LXE also offers a full range of turnkey services, including radio integration, project and installation management, network design, technical support, and repair services. LXE is a wholly owned subsidiary of EMS Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:ELMG), and has offices worldwide. For more information, visit our Web site at www.lxe.com.
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.
-0- Anne Wainscott Mark Dessommes Public Relations Public Relations EMS Technologies, Inc. LXE Inc. 770-263-9200, ext. 4326 770-729-6643 pr@ems-t.com dessommes.m@lxe.com