RICHMOND, British Columbia, July 13, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- CON-SPACE Communications Ltd. (TSX-V:CCB) (con-space.com) is pleased to announce that in its ongoing expansion into the communications industry it has hired another senior specialist, Mr. Edwin Poppert.
"We are extremely pleased to add an individual of Ed's caliber to our U.S. operations in Lincoln, Nebraska," said President Terry Ibbetson, adding, "In our drive to reach into the depths of the communications marketplace, we wanted to bring in the most talented people we could find. With Ed joining Bill Johnson as our first two U.S. employees, we could not be happier."
Poppert comes to CON-SPACE with a substantial background, including a BS Mechanical Engineering degree, and working experience as a Quality Assurance Manager, Quality Assurance Engineer, Factory Manager, Product Manager and Senior Product Manager. His previous employment included Telex Corporation, Emerson Electric, Orthman Manufacturing, Ambitech and Qualified Circuits. In these previous jobs he has dealt with Quality, Product Design, Product Manufacturing and interfacing with customers to assist in closing the "orders."
"Ed will be a very important addition to the team we are building within the U.S.," concluded Ibbetson.
CON-SPACE is recognized worldwide as the leading designer and manufacturer of specialized voice communication equipment used by Police, Fire, Rescue, Government Agencies, Militaries, Municipalities and general industry. The Company has distribution throughout North America, Great Britain, Australia, and parts of Asia, South America, and Europe. The Company also supplies many other manufacturers with Private Labeled products.
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