EarthSearch to Deliver 400 Oil Tanker Tracking and Monitoring Devices to Halogen Security in Nigeria, West Africa
July 29 2013 - 8:30AM
Marketwired
East Coast Diversified Corporation (OTCQB: ECDC), through its
subsidiary EarthSearch Communications, Inc., announces that it has
received orders from its West African Regional licensee, Halogen
Security based in Nigeria to deliver 400 oil tanker monitoring
devices for its client Oando PLC.
Halogen Security is the exclusive licensee for EarthSearch's
products and services for the West African region and one of the
largest private security companies in Nigeria and West Africa. As a
part of the agreement between both parties, Halogen will expand its
security services into areas where the need for Radio Frequency
Identification (RFID), Global Positioning System (GPS) and other
sensing technologies provided by EarthSearch is required. This is
one of the several phases in deploying technology to the Oando
fleet of oil tankers. Oando PLC is one of Africa's largest
integrated energy solutions providers, and a pioneer in fields of
private sector pipeline network construction and the distribution
of natural gas to industrial and commercial consumers.
"Working with Halogen to establish presence in the West African
region has been quite exciting. Halogen is a leader in the security
services industry and possesses a wealth of resources that would
allow it to penetrate the regional market with our products. We
look forward to many more announcements such as the one today,"
said Kayode Aladesuyi, CEO of ECDC.
Halogen technical, sales and support team have spent several
months becoming experts on the EarthSearch products and technology
and now ready to begin penetrating and deploying product to
distributors and customers across West African region. In addition,
Halogen Security will offer products and services from
StudentConnect Inc, the sister company to EarthSearch which offers
student bus safety technology and class attendance monitoring
solution using wireless communication between GPS and RFID.
"Integration of sensor technology with RFID and GPS is emerging
as one of the most advanced security solutions for mobile and fixed
assets. Our partnership with EarthSearch Communications is a
demonstration of our determination to remain a provider of SECURITY SOLUTIONS throughout West Africa
and in the forefront of bringing the most advanced technology to
our customers," said Mr. Wale Olaoye, CEO Halogen Securities.
About Halogen Securities
Halogen Security Company Limited is a Nigerian indigenous
security company that has been in operation for more than two
decades, during which time it has attracted and retained valued
clients from inception to date and acquired vast experience in all
facets of PHYSICAL & ELECTRONIC SECURITY AND
RISK MANAGEMENT for all sectors of the economy.
About East Coast Diversified
Corporation
East Coast Diversified Corporation (OTCQB: ECDC) is a holding
corporation with a diversified group of technology companies. Its
business portfolio includes businesses offering technology for
logistics and asset management, media entertainment technology,
transportation safety and class attendance monitoring system and
social media applications.
EarthSearch offer solutions using the world's first wireless
communication between GPS and RFID. EarthSearch delivers solutions
relevant to the operations of businesses and governments across the
globe, providing efficiency, cost saving, continuous visibility of
assets and cargo in transit, with real time visibility across the
entire supply chain. Solution delivered includes warehouse
operation, electronics locks, oil tankers, pipeline and other fixed
assets management solutions. EarthSearch solutions integrate sensor
technology for fuel monitoring, temperature sensor
(http://eastcoastdiversified.com/about.html), weight sensors, door
sensor and a variety of other custom applications.
For more information on East Coast Diversified Corporation and
its group of companies please visit the company's website at
www.eastcoastdiversified.com
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