Press Release
2nd of April, 2009
Opus Prodox AB (publ) today announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary, SysTech
International LLC, has been awarded a contract with the Davis County Health
Department, Utah for a Data Management and Reporting System for its emission
testing program and to establish a Remote OBD pilot program.
Davis County Health Department has contracted SysTech to consolidate and manage
the data from all of the licensed vehicle emission testing stations in the
County to provide more efficient data collection, oversight management and
reporting for the Department. SysTech's enhanced data management system will
capture and organize the historic program data from the decentralized and
centralized inspection stations and maintain an up-to-date database of vehicle
emission inspections. SysTech will also supply its “Vehicle Intelligence”
Reporting Suite, which will provide the County with new quality control
capabilities including record audits, calibration reports, statistical analysis
and numerous other flexible reports. The system will also fulfill the County's
need to submit standard reports required by U.S. EPA, which is a standard
function of the VI Reporting Suite.
Under the new contract, SysTech will also establish a network of Remote OBD
receiver stations and provide wireless links for 100 County vehicles. SysTech's
proprietary Remote OBD System (patent pending) provides motorists with an
alternative way to have their vehicle emissions tested. Remote OBD uses wireless
technology connected to the vehicle's On Board Diagnostic computer in 1996 and
newer models. When installed, it transmits emission related data every time the
vehicle passes receivers that are strategically located in heavily trafficked
areas. When a vehicle signals that it has a problem that can cause it to
pollute, the SysTech system sends an automated email containing valuable
diagnostic information about the detected problem so the motorist can seek
proper repairs.
By participating in the optional Remote OBD program, Davis County motorists will
no longer have to periodically take their vehicles to inspection stations.
"We believe that this is the future of emissions testing," said Davis County
Health Department Director Lewis Garrett. “It could be one way to help Davis
County meet tougher air quality standards that are expected in the future”. The
program will also reduce the cost of emissions testing for both the county and
drivers.
The project is a first for Utah and extends SysTech's leadership in this new
technology field as the company continues to expand its Remote OBD program in
Oregon, the first in the nation. Chris Smith, Vice President of Operations, will
be overseeing the implementation of this vital project.
“The Davis County contract represents a significant milestone for the company as
we work towards assisting Utah government agencies in quantifying and validating
their emission testing activities”, said Mr. Smith. The Davis County contract
will initially involve installing 100 Remote OBD links on County vehicles to
test the system after which the County plans to offer the optional service to
the general public.
More information about SysTech's Remote OBD System is available at
www.remoteobd.com
The order value is not disclosed due to competitive reasons. The contract does
not trigger any earn-out payments to the sellers of SysTech.
This press info is available in Swedish at www.opus.se
For additional information, please contact
Magnus Greko, President and CEO
Opus Prodox AB (publ)
Phone: +46 (0) 31 748 34 91, +46 (0) 705 58 45 91
E-mail: magnus@opus.se
WEB: www.opus.se
Opus' Certified Adviser
Thenberg & Kinde Fondkommission AB
Box 2108
SE-403 13 Gothenburg
Sweden
Phone: +46 (0) 31 745 50 00
SysTech International, established in 1999, is part of the Opus Group and
provides turnkey vehicle inspection program management services, including
vehicle information databases, and advanced emission and safety test systems to
various levels of government agencies (federal, state and regional) and to
individual inspection stations. The Opus Group is in the business of developing,
producing and selling products and services within Automotive Test Equipment,
Vehicle Inspection Systems and Fleet Management for the global market. The
products include emission analyzers, diagnostic equipment, and automatic test
lines. Services include management of mandatory vehicle inspection programs. The
Group sells its products and services in more than 50 countries all over the
world and currently employs around 170 persons. The turnover for 2008 was SEK
175 million pro forma (including acquisitions). Opus' share is listed on First
North (Stockholm Stock Exchange) under the ticker OPUS.
