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June 27, 2011 Calgary, Alberta - Blackline GPS (TSX VENTURE:BLN - News; "Blackline" or "Company") has begun delivery of the new Javelin™ Covert Tracker, a purpose-built GPS tracking device for professional surveillance and loss prevention markets in North America.
In a sector where software and hardware solutions often come from two separate companies, Blackline's complete end-to-end technology - delivered by its internal multidisciplinary research & development team - is a key differentiator that enables the company to respond to specific customer requirements with highly-tailored solutions.
"Javelin was built from the ground up for investigators and police services. Unlike competing products, that are often modified consumer trackers, Javelin is a true professional grade covert tracker with features like device removal detection and track-on-motion," says Cody Slater, CEO and Chairman for Blackline. "Police forces are accustomed to paying upwards of $2,000 for tracking products whereas Javelin's price point is less than $700."
"Our new platform's modular hardware and firmware architecture enables us to efficiently bring new products to market with reduced engineering timelines." indicates Barry Moore, Head of Research & Development. He further adds "Javelin addresses critical customer feedback, including a custom waterproof case, dual neodymium magnets with 240 pounds of mounting force, a new Ultimate Sense® 2 GPS internal antenna with improved tracking of weak satellite signals, and a large 6000 mAh battery."
Javelin provides more than 4 times the battery capacity of the existing Entourage PS portable security product. Coupled with advanced power management features, Javelin enables users to choose between an aggressive 3-week tracking profile through to multi-month operation for long-term surveillance applications.
As of the date of this release our initial production run of Javelin has been oversold and the company is currently increasing its production capacity to accommodate demand.
Blackline will be showcasing Javelin at the National Technical Investigators Association (NATIA) trade show in Tampa, Florida on July 16th - 22nd. NATIA is composed of over 3,000 law enforcement and intelligence personnel who provide the technical operations, surveillance activities, and scientific support for hundreds of federal, state, local law enforcement and related agencies across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
About Blackline: Headquartered in Calgary, Canada, Blackline is an industrial safety and commercial product manufacturer. The company solutions address work environments focused on employee safety, while also offering connected hardware to improve security and communicate logistical information of company assets. The industrial business also aims to supply growing legislated and regulated markets, which exist largely around the globe, with service plans which provide functionality based on product hardware. The Company also maintains a suite of products and services which service the consumer and retail environment. Blackline's technology, dedication and vision combine to create an ever-growing suite of tools designed to Protect. Share. Connect™.
For further information please contact:
Cody Slater - CEO
403 451-0327
cslater@blacklinegps.com
About Blackline: Headquartered in Calgary, Canada, Blackline is an industrial safety and commercial product manufacturer. The company solutions address work environments focused on employee safety, while also offering connected hardware to improve security and communicate logistical information of company assets. The industrial business also aims to supply growing legislated and regulated markets, which exist largely around the globe, service plans which provide functionality based on product hardware. The company also maintains a suite of products and services which service the consumer and retail environment. Blackline's technology, dedication and vision combine to create an ever-growing suite of tools designed to Protect. Share. Connect™.
