KENNEWICK, Wash., Sept. 12, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Manakoa Services Corporation (OTCBB:MKOS), a security technology company, has appointed consultant John Barnett as the company's Director of Business Development to bring its anti-counterfeiting DNA, optical technology and RFID products to the U.S. markets.
Mr. Barnett has vast knowledge and experience integrating sophisticated security technologies into a myriad of packaging applications. Barnett has extensive contacts with major OEM (original equipment manufacturers) in security packaging as well as many U.S. corporations and government agencies that implement security technologies to thwart diversion, fraud, and counterfeiting. Barnett is a recognized expert and has spoken at several U.S. and European security packaging conventions and symposia.
Chris Outwater, President of Manakoa, said, "John Barnett provides Manakoa with a strong executive representative who will bring our anti-counterfeit technologies to the security integrator/OEM strata in the marketplace, as well as the major brand owners/corporations and governments who buy security products from these OEMs. We welcome John's energy and expertise to our company."
Mr. Barnett said, "I am pleased to join forces with the Manakoa management team. Manakoa's forensic DNA, optical markers, instant readers and RFID technologies, backed up by their fully integrated software/IT systems, provide a viable multi-layer security technology array that corporations need to protect their brands and interdict counterfeiting and diversion. We can save corporations millions of dollars in stolen/diverted merchandise, and lower the cost of identifying and prosecuting criminals who prey on corporations and governments."
Barnett has over twenty years experience in sales, marketing, and business development within the private and government sectors and has a large U.S. and European customer data base that includes major pharmaceutical, cosmetic, printing, chemical, and packaging clients.
About Manakoa Services Corporation.
Manakoa is a developer and supplier of DNA marking and optical security technology for high value products and brand names that are under siege by counterfeiters. Manakoa provides risk management consulting through product authentication and advanced world-wide tag and trace technologies that provide manufacturers with supply chain fidelity for proprietary products from point of manufacture to final sale.
Forward-Looking Statements
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