BALTIMORE, Dec. 14, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- View Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:VYST), a homeland security, prevention and detection company, today announced the overall market for the Visual First Responder (VFR) is greater then previously projected by the company as awareness swells. Recent testing by actual first responders confirming this government-developed technology has generated confidence in the product that has translated into sales for the company, as well as a strong distribution network.
In recent weeks, National Guard WMD CST Unit, Coast Guard Units, state fire agencies and responder training teams have purchased VFRs. In addition the capability and potential life-saving technology has attracted several major distributors to View Systems who understand the opportunity this product presents. New distributors include:
-- Aramsco Inc, whose President Dave Naylor commented in a November
press releases, "With timely and effective products, View Systems
is a company that can make a difference. Aramsco is happy to join
forces with View Systems ..."
-- Levitt-Safety - a Canadian Firm established in 1935. Responsible
for placing Secure Scan in Canadian Parliament. Distributes
products for major corporations including Dupont and 3M.
-- Safeware Inc. - provider of safety products, fire and rescue
equipment and technical services.
View Systems has recently reached a distribution agreement with a large, publicly held security provider. The company expects to announce this new relationship with multiple orders.
CEO of View Systems Gunther Than stated, "The ability of the Visual First Responder has caught the attention among government agencies and the leading security providers. Building a far-reaching distribution network covering international and domestic markets gives us an extensive sales force to mass market the technology. With two offerings in the homeland security industry and a rising trend in sales, we are well positioned at the right place at the right time."
About View Systems, Inc.
View Systems, Inc. provides a broad range of technology and products to law enforcement, military, government agencies, educational facilities, hotels, event and sport venues, and commercial businesses. View Systems has an extensive network of distributors, licensees and strategic alliance affiliates.
Contact Information View Systems, Inc. 1100 Wilso Drive Baltimore, Maryland 21223 410-646-3000 www.viewsystems.com Brokers and Analyst Summit Resource Group 800-400-1290
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