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Transense Technologies PLC
("Transense" or the "Company")
The AIM-listed technology transfer company
Translogik & Duratread Forge Alliance to Launch Tyre Monitoring & Asset Tracking
System across Latin America
(10th February, 2011) Â DURATread, theOTR and Mining Tyre specialists have joined
forces with UK company Translogik, to launch the state-of-the art OTR iTrack
Asset management system in Latin America. In line with Translogik's business
strategy of forging alliances with major regional mining and off-road companies
in order to leverage existing customer networks and accelerate market adoption,
Duratread will provide rapid, high quality technical and after-sales support to
end-users.
TheOTR iTrack Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), monitors and transmits
live, uninterrupted real-time data about individual tyre pressures and
temperatures as well as vital vehicle information such as speed, acceleration,
braking and route traveled. Â Tests conducted since the Spring of 2010 on 400 ton
dump trucks, have already proven the durability of the system in large mining
operations.
The OTR iTrack TPMS is fitted on site by trained engineers who install
transmitters, antennae, and an in-cab display linked to the GPS/GSM network.
 This unique technology uses GPS instead of fixed perimeter transmitters and
continual live data is transmitted at the dispatch, in the cab, on the internet,
in a dedicated client area and even to data enabled mobile phones.
The benefit to fleet owners is that they get immediate, uninterrupted
information in real-time on their computer or mobile phone which means they can
act quickly and efficiently to maximise tyre performance, reduce vehicle
downtime and increase safety for the vehicle and driver.
Laurence Turnbull, Managing Director of Duratread commented.
"We had been looking for a system to monitor tyre performance that would give
added value to our clients regardless of whether or not they were using
Duratread Tyres on their fleet.
For our regular contracted clients, we ensure Duratread Tyres are fully pre-
enabled with sensor and RFID technology when they arrive from the factory, so it
really is a "plug and play" system as far as the Duratread Tyre operator is
concerned. But as we are increasingly becoming consultants on tyre performance
optimisation, because our system is not linked to the purchase of tyres, we are
able to assist fleets or their tyre service companies install the OTR iTrack and
get the same benefits. Â We believe that our methodology makes the product more
financially viable, technically more robust and is applicable for smaller and
independent operators as well as larger companies".
Graham Storey, CEO of Translogik commented.
"We are delighted to be working with Duratread in bringing the iTrack OTR TPMS
system to Latin America. As an independent tyre specialist, Duratread are able
to take their pick of the systems currently available and select best-of-breed
solutions. Having Duratread align themselves to iTrack reinforces our belief
that Translogik offer the most compelling OTR asset management solution on the
market today."
In a market where tyre prices are rapidly increasing and demand is already
exceeding supply, the OTR iTrack Asset Management system will allow companies to
make tyres last longer and get a better return on their tyre investment.
For a live demonstration and more information, contact:
Laurence Turnbull:translogik@duratread.com
Tel: +(507) 265 7055 Â www.duratread.com
For more information, please contact:
Transense Technologies PLC Tel: +44 (0) 1869 238 380
Graham Storey, Chief Executive
Laurence Turnbull Tel: +(507) 265 7055
Managing Director, Duratread
Brewin Dolphin - Nomad
Neil Baldwin Tel: +44 (0) 845 213 4726
Hybridan LLP - Broker
Claire Noyce Tel: +44 (0) 207 947 4350
Peckwater PR
Tarquin Edwards Tel: +44 (0)7879 458 364
tarquin.edwards@peckwaterpr.co.uk
About Duratread
Duratread is a specialist manufacturer of OTR Tyres for the Mining Industry,
Port and Logistics enterprises, Earthmoving and Construction machines. Duratread
also provides added value products to enhance tyre life and reduce vehicle
downtime.
www.duratread.com
About Translogik
Translogik provides a range of hardware and software solutions for asset
management and tracking, data collection and fleet management focused on the
tyre industry.
The product portfolio includes wireless tread depth data collection tools for
truck and off-the-road (OTR ) vehicle tyre inspections, Â RFID (Radio Frequency
Identification) tags and patches for tyres and general asset tracking, and a
range of temperature and pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) for bus, truck & OTR
applications in mining, earth-moving and construction.
Translogik Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Transense Technologies PLC.
Transense is listed on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock
Exchange (TRT).
 www.trans-logik.com
About Transense
Transense Technologies is a technology transfer company based in Upper Heyford,
Oxfordshire, UK. Transense develops Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW), wireless,
batteryless, sensor systems in partnership with its licensees and partners,
Honeywell, Melexis, Michelin, Sengenuity, Stack, Tai-Saw, Texas Instruments,
SCHOTT, McLaren Electronic Systems and Carbon Motors.
Current applications include Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) and torque
systems for Electrical Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) and driveline management.
Transense is listed on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock
Exchange (TRT)
For more information visitwww.transense.co.uk
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