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Klein Navigation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Michael J. Mitchell 603-890-1304 E-mail: mmitchell@kleinnavigation.com KLEIN ASSOCIATES, INC., SIGNS EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT WITH RAYTHEON MARINE GmbH Natural Synergy Enhances Companies Product Lines SALEM, NH, (August 2, 2001) Raytheon Marine GmbH (RMG), a premier supplier of Integrated Bridge Systems (IBS), designs and manufactures a complete line of navigation and communication equipment for the maritime industry including gyros, autopilots, steering systems, radars, ECDIS and GMDSS in their ISO-9001 approved facility in Kiel, Germany. Klein Associates side scan sonar provides underwater imaging using narrow beams of acoustic energy transmitted out to the side of a towfish and across the bottom. Sound is reflected back from the bottom and from objects to the towfish, producing high resolution images of the seafloor. The synergy between Klein and Raytheon is remarkable, said Michael J. Mitchell, General Manager of Klein Navigation. Klein's underwater technology will augment the Raytheon product line, while Raytheon's ECDIS and INS technology will do likewise for Klein when integrated with their sonar systems. Were are excited about the opportunity to broaden Klein's product line. The High Seas team that now makes up Klein Navigation brings to Klein long standing talent and experience in manufacturing and selling products for the ocean-going industry, said William Key, President, Klein Associates, Inc. All Raytheon Marine High Seas employees have transferred to Klein Navigation. In addition to expanding manpower resources by merging with the existing infrastructure of Klein Associates, positions will be filled to strengthen and enhance support in the technical, purchasing, inventory control, warranty, and shipping/receiving areas of the business. Technical sales and service will be provided by the existing Raytheon dealer network, while the Klein Navigation Team will be available as technical backup for the dealers, as was done in the past. Customers and potential customers should feel free to contact either their local dealer or Klein Navigation direct at: sales@kleinnavigation.com, telephone 603-890-1304, or fax 603-890-9796. Support is available 24 hours per day by telephone. An augmented inventory of Raytheon Marine GmbH's High Seas products will be located at the Klein facility in Salem, New Hampshire, for immediate shipment. The address for Klein Navigation is 11 Klein Drive, Salem, NH 03079, at telephone number 603-890-1304. About Klein Navigation http://www.kleinnavigation.com Klein Navigation is the exclusive US distributor for Raytheon Marine GmbH (RMG), a worldwide market leader of maritime navigation and communications systems. The company's High Seas product line includes IMO-compliant ARPA Radar Systems, Electronic Charting Display & Information Systems (ECDIS), Gyrocompass Systems, Autopilot Systems, Steering Systems, Global Maritime Distress Safety Systems (GMDSS), Integrated Navigation Systems (INS), and Integrated Bridge Systems (IBS). RMG's products are used by commercial shipping companies and worldwide navies. About Klein Associates http://www.kleinsonar.com Klein Associates, Inc., is a pioneer and leader in the design and manufacturing of side scan sonar, sub-bottom profilers, and related instruments and accessories for undersea search and survey. Founded in 1968, Klein has a worldwide reputation of excellence in the industry, and Klein equipment has helped find the Titanic, the wreckage of the Space Shuttle Challenger, and downed aircraft including TWA Flight 800. Klein's products are used by surveyors, oil companies, universities, and worldwide navies. The company occupies a 30,000 square foot facility on 28 acres of land located near Boston in Salem, New Hampshire. |
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