VANCOUVER, Feb. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ - Norsat
International Inc. ("Norsat") (TSX: NII and NYSE MKT: NSAT), a
leading provider of innovative communication solutions that enable
the transmission of data, audio and video for remote and
challenging applications, today announced its Sinclair Technologies
division based in Aurora, Ontario
has executed a standing offer with BC Emergency Health Services
(BCEHS), to supply up to 16 of the company's Comshel,
communications shelters. BCEHS governs the emergency medical
services system in B.C. and oversees the BC Ambulance Service. The
structures will be installed over the next three years to protect
communications equipment in some of the most mountainous western
regions of Canada, permitting
emergency personnel to effectively service the residents of
British Columbia in these harsh
and remote environments.
BC Ambulance Service provides pre-hospital patient care and
ambulance transport throughout the province. Reliable communication
is a necessity for the safety of residents, as well as emergency
personnel when conducting operations in remote and challenging
conditions, such as the mountainous regions of the province.
Norsat's Comshel products have been used for years to shelter
communications systems from hostile environments, being able to
withstand strong winds and a build-up of radial ice. Installations,
as long as they are powered properly, can be left for years. The
durability and longevity of these Comshel installations means
reliability of service, as well as savings in service and
replacement of equipment.
Dr. Amiee Chan, chief executive
officer of Norsat, commented, "We are pleased to receive this
initial order from BCEHS to supply our Comshel structures to ensure
reliability of communication to the emergency service personnel
that are helping to care for the residents of British
Columbia. For years, Norsat's products have been designed to
allow for communication in some of the most challenging and remote
environments. The Comshel structures help to ensure network
reliability 24/7 with antennas that are installed at the top of
mountains where strong crosswinds and ice buildup are prevalent.
Due in part to this standing offer, we expect 2015 to be a stronger
than average year for our Comshel products as constant reliability
of communication, even in the most remote conditions of the world,
becomes increasingly important to both public safety, as well as
everyday demands."
About Norsat International Inc.
Founded in 1977,
Norsat International Inc. is a leading provider of innovative
communication solutions that enable the transmission of data, audio
and video for remote and challenging applications. Norsat's
products and services include leading-edge product design and
development, production, distribution and infield support and
service of fly-away satellite terminals, microwave components,
antennas, Radio Frequency (RF) conditioning products, maritime
based satellite terminals and remote network connectivity
solutions. More information is available at www.norsat.com, via
email at investor@norsat.com or by phone at 1-604-821-2800.
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results or anticipated developments will be realized. For the
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SOURCE Norsat International Inc.