ControlGen & Universal Sign Announce Exclusive Marketing Agreement For The Signage Industry
PHILADELPHIA June 16, 2003 --- Universal Sign,
LLC, one the most trusted industry leaders in image
management for some of the largest companies in the world,
and controlGen, Inc., a leading provider of monitoring and control solutions for the management of business critical assets and equipment, today announced an exclusive agreement to market the controlGen remote management solution to the signage industry. Universal plans to market the controlGen solution to all their customers including companies like Verizon, Sears, Olive Garden, Macy’s, Red Lobster, 7 Eleven and Citigroup, and to many other prospective customers throughout the industry.
The controlGen remote management solution will give
Universal Sign’s customers the ability to monitor the
condition of their signs, refrigeration and critical
lighting 24 hours a day through immediate alerts and a customized Internet Dashboard(TM). The controlGen solution alerts the customer to outages and can recommend preventative maintenance action to prevent outages altogether. Using the solution to respond to and prevent outages, Universal Sign’s customers can save many thousands of dollars per day in lost business alone.
ControlGen has produced flexible, secure wireless data communications hardware solutions with a specially designed Sensor Gateway(TM) that interfaces with almost any control panel or sensor array through a series of analog, digital and serial ports. Attached to the asset or equipment of the user`s choice, the controlGen hardware communicates real time data directly to a fully staffed network operations center and to the company`s Internet Dashboard(TM), providing customized access from any Internet or mobile Web brower-enabled device. The result is more efficient operational costs, improved up-time and greater value from existing equipment. Wireless networks based on ReFLEX, GSM and satellite-based technologies are used to transmit the information.
"We are very excited about this new technology which we
expect to solve one of an age-old problem for large corporations." said Universal Sign President and CEO Ken Sponagle. "keeping our exterior images lit and intact when no one is there to inspect them. We hope to have the signs repaired and back in service before their owners and particularly their customers know they were broken."
According to controlGen President and CEO Bill Bradfield, "We’re very excited to partner with Universal Sign to deliver this truly revolutionary offering. Our remote management technology combined with their 75-year industry leadership allows Universal to enhance the tremendous value they already deliver to their customers."
About Universal Sign, LLC
Universal Sign, LLC headquartered in Tampa, Florida, is one
the most trusted industry leaders in image management and custom high volume sign production for some of the largest companies in the world. Universal Sign`s core customer base includes leaders in the Telecommunications, Petroleum, Casual Dining, Retail, and Financial industries - companies like Verizon, Sears, Olive Garden, Macy’s, Red Lobster, 7 Eleven and Citigroup. Over 75 years of experience, state-of-the-art production facilities, and turnkey project management are just some of the reasons why Universal is the standard by which other sign companies are measured. For more information on Universal Sign please visit their website at www.unisign.com or call 800-784-7446.
About controlGen, Inc.
ControlGen, Inc. headquartered in Wayne, PA, is a
recognized world leader in wireless telemetry solutions for mobile and fixed assets. The company was founded in 2001 and currently has installations and in the US, Canada, Australia and Europe. ControlGen offers end-to-end monitoring and control systems utilizing a variety of industrial sensors, the controlGen Sensor Gateway(TM) data aggregation and communications device and Internet based device management software which customers access via their own customized Internet Dashboard(TM). The unique solution has a patent pending.
ControlGen utilizes existing national communications
networks such as NPCS 2-Way Paging, Cellular, GSM/GPRS and Satellite to transmit data between controlGen’s secure network operations center and its customer’s assets, devices and processes. All controlGen solutions offer 2-way communications, is two-way allowing for both monitoring of device status and also control of its features and operations. For more information contact controlGen directly at 610-254-8400 or through their website at http://www.controlgen.com.
CONTACT:
Timothy Martin
contgrolGen, Inc.
148 East Lancaster Avenue
2nd Floor
Malvern, PA 19087
PHONE. 877-661-9357
FAX. 801-340-3820
EMAIL: tim.martin@controlgen.com
http://www.controlgen.com
Stephen Sargent
Universal Sign, LLC
5818 Linebaugh Avenue West
Tampa, FL 33624
PHONE. (813) 962-6200 x240
FAX. 813-879-8009
EMAIL: s.sargent@unisign.com
http://www.controlgen.com
http://www.unisign.com
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