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Blackline GPS Selects InstallerNet to Provide Professional Certified Installation of ESCORT Entourage CIS powered by Blackline GPS
Fixed Cost Installation Available to Consumers at 3,500 InstallerNet Locations Nationwide
Calgary, Alberta, CANADA - November 3, 2009 - Blackline GPS Corporation (TSX VENTURE: BLN), a leading innovator of GPS tracking, location awareness, and security products and services, today announced a partnership with InstallerNet, a Boston-based company that coordinates installation of consumer electronics through the largest network of independently owned electronics installers in the United States. InstallerNet will provide certified installation services for Blackline GPS customers who purchase the ESCORT Entourage CIS powered by Blackline GPS, the ultimate in custom-installed GPS security, recovery, and location awareness for all vehicles.
This partnership provides Blackline GPS customers with InstallerNet's nationwide network of 3,500 certified installers who are trained on the custom installation of ESCORT Entourage CIS powered by Blackline GPS in all vehicle makes and models. Professional and certified installation provides maximum performance of the ESCORT Entourage CIS powered by Blackline GPS while keeping the location of the product hidden from potential thieves.
Blackline GPS consumers who purchase an ESCORT Entourage CIS powered by Blackline GPS can purchase high-quality professional installation from InstallerNet for $59.95 using InstallerNet's InstallCard, a pre-paid services card for a professional installation of the ESCORT Entourage CIS. InstallCards are available at time of purchase or online at www.escortinc.com. Once the card is activated, a consumer can schedule an installation at local InstallerNet service center in their neighborhood.
"We are committed to supporting our customers through the buying cycle to post-purchase where fixed-installation is critical to the performance and reliability of the ESCORT Entourage CIS powered by Blackline GPS," said Clark Swanson, President and CEO of Blackline GPS. "InstallerNet provides the highest-standard in installation services and is a proven expert on our product. This partnership provides our customer with convenient installation locations, a greater level of customer satisfaction, and with our certified installation certificate greater insurance discounts."
InstallerNet is currently developing a custom certification program for Blackline GPS that provides customers with a formal certification document that verifies professional installation, maximum device performance, and functionality. This is part of a larger Blackline GPS program and business initiative that allows customers to verify professional installation of the ESCORT Entourage CIS powered by Blackline GPS to obtain discounts on their comprehensive automotive insurance.
About InstallerNet,
Inc.
InstallerNet is a Boston-based installation solutions provider
for consumer electronics, delivering content, technology,
services and logistics to CE retailers, manufacturers and
installers. The company specializes in merchandising and
coordinating consumer electronics installation through the
nation's largest network of independently owned mobile and home
electronics installers. Visit their web site at
www.installernet.com.
About Blackline GPS Corporation
Blackline GPS, Corp., founded in 2004, integrates satellite GPS
tracking with cellular GSM technology to provide innovative
wireless products and service solutions to address the growing
markets in vehicle and watercraft security and recovery,
location-sharing, workforce management and family efficiency
concepts. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Blackline GPS
powers the ESCORT(R) Entourage(TM) CIS and PS vehicle security
systems, combining the premium components of the ESCORT family
of products with a level of user website connectivity, access to
global databases and backend location tracking and recovery only
Blackline GPS can offer. Other products include Harpoon(TM) GPS
watercraft security systems, BlipPlus(TM) Friend-finder app for
Blackberry(R) smartphone and the Monitoring & Recovery Service
powered by Blackline GPS, providing instant text, email and
direct voice contact alerts when vehicles or watercraft are
tampered with or move from a GPS Security Perimeter, and a
national recovery network to facilitate the recovery process
should they be stolen. Technology, dedication and vision combine
to create an ever-growing suite of tools designed to Protect.
Share. Connect™. For additional information please visit
Blackline GPS on the web at
www.blacklinegps.com.
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Certain statements included in this presentation may be
considered forward-looking. Such statements involve known and
unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause
actual results, performance or achievements to be materially
different from those implied by such statements, and therefore
these statements should not be taken as guarantees of future
performance or results. Forward-looking statements are subject
to numerous risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond
Blackline GPS' control, including: the impact of general
economic conditions, industry conditions, increased competition,
the lack of availability of qualified personnel or management,
fluctuations in foreign exchange or interest rates and stock
market volatility. The forward-looking statements contained in
this news release are made as at the date of this news release
and Blackline does not undertake any obligation to update
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Contact:
Susan Donahue
Skyya Communications for
Blackline GPS Corporation
Ph: +1 (646) 454 9378
susan.donahue@skyya.com
Craig Swanson
Blackline GPS Corporation
Ph: +1 (702) 589-4742
craigs@blacklinegps.com
