ATLANTA, Jan. 24, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- LXE Inc. announced today that the Port of Houston Authority (PHA) has chosen LXE to provide a turnkey RF (wireless) network and rugged mobile computers for its 63+ acre Bayport Terminal, its second fully-automated intermodal container-handling facility. The solution will include all components of the RF network plus LXE's rugged VX6 vehicle-mounted computers and MX5 handheld computers. The system will interface with the Navis EXPRESS and SPARCS terminal software systems.
As part of the agreement, LXE will also provide its patented Spire(r) Antennas. The unique design of the Spire Antenna provides increased coverage, superior performance and greater throughput than conventional antennas. The Spire Antenna makes 2.4 GHz wireless technology a viable and preferred option for port facilities over traditional narrowband RF technology options.
"The RF network and terminals need to be reliable, even in inclement weather, short of a hurricane," says Jeff Davis, PHA's container operations manager. "Given LXE's 'rugged and reliable' reputation and their significant experience working with ports, we have full confidence that LXE's products will do well in Houston's often hot and humid climate."
"Container ports are probably the most demanding environments for rugged computers and wireless data networks," says Jim Childress, LXE president and general manager. "Using the experience gained from installing and supporting RF systems in over 200 port facilities around the world, we have designed our products are designed to thrive in these salty, wet, hot and humid environments."
About the Port of Houston Authority
The Port of Houston Authority owns and operates the public facilities located along the Port of Houston, the 25-mile long complex of diversified public and private facilities designed for handling general cargo, containers, grain and other dry bulk materials, project and heavy lift cargo and other types of cargo. Each year, more than 6,600 vessels call at the port, which ranks first in the U.S. in foreign waterborne tonnage, second in overall total tonnage, and sixth largest in the world. The Port Authority plays a vital role in ensuring navigational safety along the Houston Ship Channel, which has been instrumental in Houston's development as a center of international trade. The Barbours Cut Container Terminal and Central Maintenance Facility are the first of any U.S. port facilities to develop and implement an innovative Environmental Management System that meets the rigorous standards of ISO 14001. Additionally, the port is an approved delivery point for Coffee "C" futures contracts traded on the New York Board of Trade's Coffee, Sugar & Cocoa Exchange. For more information, please visit www.portofhouston.com.
About LXE Inc.
LXE Inc. improves supply chain performance by applying over 36 years' experience developing wireless products and solutions. From rugged mobile computers, advanced auto-ID technologies, and wireless network infrastructure, to its award-winning customer support -- LXE's easy-to-use products are as reliable as the people who install and support them.
Based in Norcross, Georgia, LXE also offers a full range of turnkey services, including radio integration, project and installation management, network design, technical support, and repair services. LXE is a wholly-owned subsidiary of EMS Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:ELMG), and has offices worldwide. For more information, visit our Website at www.lxe.com.
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