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Luxell's Aktelux selected to supply display systems by Oerlikon for Belgian ARROWS program
Luxell's Aktelux selected to supply display systems by Oerlikon for Belgian ARROWS program.
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\n\n\nTORONTO, Aug. 23 /CNW/ - Luxell Technologies Inc. (TSX:LUX) announced\ntoday that its Aktelux subsidiary has been selected by Oerlikon Contraves\n(Canada) Inc. to supply 10.4\" LCD display systems for their Advanced\nReconnaissance and Remotely Operated Weapon System (ARROWS) program. Oerlikon\nContraves is a leading systems integrator based in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu,\nQuebec.\nThe custom designed display, which is destined for use in a Multi-Purpose\nProtected Vehicle manufactured by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) for the Belgian\nDefence forces will take advantage of the significant expertise Luxell has\ndeveloped in display technologies.\nThis order is for an initial quantity of 212 display systems, valued in\nexcess of CAD $1M, and includes an option clause for an additional 112\nsystems.\nThis contract is in addition to other Oerlikon contracts previously\nreceived for various tablet computer display systems and ruggedized terminal\ndisplays installed in man-machine interface systems for in-vehicle and remote\noperation applications.\nJohn Wright, Luxell's CEO, said that \"This is our 6th Oerlikon contract\nin 18 months and represents the kind of specialized business in which Luxell's\nAktelux design and production team have come to excel. This type of contract\nenables us to work with and demonstrate the substantially wide and valuable\ndisplay knowledge we have developed over the years and to apply that knowledge\nto deliver highly specialized display systems.\"\nLouis Joubert, President of Aktelux added \"We are pleased to have been\nselected to be part of the Oerlikon program. We see Oerlikon as a world-class\ndefence systems integrator and it is especially rewarding for us to continue\nto build our business in this category as part of an overall strategy to\nestablish more strategic relationships with companies in the Oerlikon class.\nIn the current year Aktelux has secured a total of 9 new contracts so far,\nenabling it to build its backlog to in excess of CAD $14M, a clear indication\nwe have established our place in this dynamic, expanding market\"\n\nAbout Aktelux Corp.\nAktelux designs and manufactures high performance flat panel display\nsolutions for defence and avionics industries worldwide. Aktelux is a wholly\nowned subsidiary of Luxell Technologies Inc. Luxell is a publicly traded\ncompany on the To...