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Signature Industries secures 4.6m contract
The equipment known as Personal Emergency Locator System (PELS), will replace the currently deployed SARBE 7 which from February 2009 will be obsolete due to changes in satellite monitoring technology.PELS will be issued as standard survival equipment to airmen in the Royal Air Force, Royal Navy and British Army. The supply contract is for over 4500 operational variants with additional training equipment, training and support. The equipment consists of the Advanced Aircrew Personal Locator Beacon (AAPLB) and an integration solution that allows the equipment to automatically activate and deploy antennas when fitted in a range of air crew clothing. Once activated the equipment transmits a distress signal on 406MHz containing a unique identity and precise GPS coordinates.The signal is received and processed by the COSPAS-SARSAT network which then alerts the relevant authorities in the country of registration.
A spokesman for the company said, "We are pleased the UK MoD has selected the SARBE PELS system after a very rigorous selection process. As the current supplier of PLBs to UK armed forces we fully understand the challenges of providing a system that integrates with the unique operational environment of our military aviators and are looking forward to seeing the latest generation of SARBE equipment enter service".
SARBE, a division of Signature Industries Limited, Tom Cribb Road,
London SE28 0BH
Tel: +44 (0)20 8316 4477 Email: sales@sarbe.com
Notes to Editors:
SARBE, a division of Signature Industries Ltd is a world leading producer of Locator Beacons, Emergency Location Transmitters, and Submarine Locator Beacons. These products are in Tri-Service use on every continent. Armed Forces, expeditions and other personnel engaged in hazardous pursuits know they can rely on SARBE to ensure accurate location and fast recovery.The very latest production techniques and technology ensure continuous product development. SARBE equipment is manufactured under an ISO Quality System and to the relevant STANAG, DEF STAN, CAA, FAA and COSPAS/SARSAT regulations and standards.
For further information please contact:
Company information - SARBE
David Stelling t: +44(0)20 8316 4477 e: david.stelling@sarbe.com
Websites: www.sarbe.com www.cospas-sarsat.org
