CALGARY, AB, MARCH 07, 2002 - Cell-Loc Inc.
(TSE: CLQ), a leading developer of network-based wireless location technology,
today announced the signing of an agreement with PST Indústria Eletrônica de
Amazônia Ltda. (“PST”), a Brazilian embedded electronic modules designer and
manufacturer (owned 50 percent by Stoneridge, Inc - NYSE). The agreement
contemplates that PST will manufacture Cellocate™ Beacon devices, and will also
participate in the further development, production and application of the
Cellocate™ Beacon device technology.
There are two main aspects of the
agreement. The first includes the provisions governing the manufacturing
relationship and would obligate PST to sell Cellocate™ Beacons exclusively to
Cell-Loc. PST will employ its state-of-the art manufacturing facilities to
produce Cellocate™ Beacons, each with its own unique wireless signature, in
volumes adequate for rapid deployment of Cellocate™ networks in potential
markets that Cell-Loc is developing worldwide.
The second main aspect provides
for Cell-Loc and PST to form a venture to jointly develop the intellectual
property (IP) for future generations of the Cellocate™ Beacon including full
custom integrated circuits (“chips”). The venture would create and produce a
family of Cellocate™ Beacons specifically designed to enable a variety of
location-based services such as tracking, monitoring and messaging. Cell-Loc and
PST would each hold a 50 percent interest in the venture.
“This arrangement
completes Cell-Loc’s manufacturing requirements,” said Sheldon Reid, Executive
Vice President, Corporate and Business Development, Cell-Loc Inc. “With PST as
our Cellocate™ Beacon manufacturer and Chongqing Cell-Loc Wireless Location (35
percent owned by Cell-Loc) as our Cellocate network manufacturer, Cell-Loc is
well positioned not only to provide high accuracy signal location technology
worldwide, but to do so at the lowest feasible manufacturing costs and to do so
together with partners that are already major players in strategic markets such
as China and Latin America. PST was a natural partner for Cell-Loc. Its proven
track record of manufacturing low-cost electronic modules and its existing ties
to both North and South American markets match Cell-Loc’s needs very well.”
“Our
agreement with Cell-Loc provides PST with the opportunity to enter the wireless
location industry,” said Sergio C. Leite, President, PST Indústria Eletrônica de
Amazônia Ltda. “Our experience in manufacturing security devices is highly
complementary to Cell-Loc’s Cellocate Beacon™ manufacturing requirements, and
our current focus on serving the Americas is now expanded because of our
relationship with Cell-Loc and their focus on markets worldwide.”
About Cell-Loc Inc. About PST Indústria Eletrônica de Amazônia Ltda. - 30 - Forward Looking Statements: This news release contains certain
forward- looking statements. All statements, other than statements of historical
fact, included herein, are forward-looking statements that involve various risks
and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to
be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from
those anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements are based on
the estimates and opinions of management on the date the statements are made,
and Cell-Loc does not undertake an obligation to update forward-looking
statements should conditions or management's estimates or opinions change. Note
to Editors: Cell-Loc, Cellocate, Cellocate System, Cellocate Beacon, TimesThree
and LocationBroker are trademarks of Cell-Loc Inc. The Toronto Stock Exchange
has neither approved nor disapproved the information contained herein.
Cell-Loc contact:
Tammy Yamkowy PST contact:
Luciano Szezerbaty Fernandes
Cell-Loc Inc. (www.cell-loc.com), a leader in
the emerging wireless location industry, is the developer of CellocateTM, a family of wireless location products that enable
location-based services. Located in Calgary, Alberta, Cell-Loc currently
develops, markets and supports its patented wireless location technology in
North and South American countries with a view to expanding globally. Cell-Loc
is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbol: "CLQ."
PST Indústria
Eletrônica de Amazônia Ltda., (www.pst.com.br) is a Brazilian embedded
electronic modules designer and manufacturer that specializes in vehicle
security devices for the after-market. Stoneridge, Inc. (www.stoneridge.com) has
a 50 percent interest in PST. Located in Warren, Ohio, Stoneridge is a leading
independent designer and manufacturer of highly engineered electrical and
electronic components, modules and systems. Stoneridge is listed on the New York
Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “SRI.”
Manager, Public Relations
Phone: (403) 569-5748
tammy.yamkowy@cell-loc.com
Engineering Director
Phone:
55.19.3787.6269
mailto:luciano@cps.pst.com.br