CORTE MADERA, Calif., Oct. 13, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Smart-tek Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB:STTK) announced today that its operating subsidiary Smart-tek Communications Inc. ("SCI"), has commenced work on the security, voice and data contract for the Cielo project. The value of the contract is in excess of $250,000.00.
The CIELO project consists of a 30 storey high-rise residential tower with a large retail and commercial component.
"This is a prestigious project by a well renowned international developer," said Perry Law, President of Smart-tek. "We are very excited and pleased to have been selected as the systems integrator for this development and look forward to another successful project. We are continuing with our plan to keep building on our core security/surveillance technology business and the Cielo project marks another positive step forward in this objective."
SCI will be supplying and installing the low voltage system consisting of the telephone/data backbone to the buildings, CATV, integrated proximity access control, elevator access control, intercom and digital CCTV system to the Cielo project. Included in the scope of work of the contract, SCI will also provide rough-in voice and data cabling to the retail and commercial units.
The Cielo project is owned and developed by Delta Land Development Ltd., a major international developer with a significant presence in North America, Asia and Europe. The Cielo project is part of Vancouver's Coal Harbor neighborhood, situated along the waterfront shores in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia.
Smart-tek Solutions Inc. is a technology holding company in the security and surveillance sector and poultry monitoring with its RTAC-PM bird flu containment system, providing turnkey state of the art systems design and installation through its wholly owned subsidiary, Smart-tek Communications, Inc. Smart-tek Communications, Inc. is the Company's initial acquisition in this sector and is appropriately positioned to pursue additional acquisitions in order to restore and enhance shareholder value.
Smart-tek Communications ("SCI") is a market leader in providing surveillance technology solutions for the monitoring and containment of the H5N1 virus with the recent introduction of its RTAC-PM system. This scaleable system has been designed to help countries contain the deadly avian flu virus currently threatening the world.
Smart-tek Communications Inc. is a market leader in integrated security, voice and data communication systems. Located in Richmond, British Columbia, SCI specializes in the design, sale, installation and service of the latest in security technology with proven electronic hardware and software products. SCI has positioned itself as a security systems leader in the Greater Vancouver area, supplying over 45% of new downtown core construction projects. Valued customers include major developers, general and electrical contractors, hospitals, Crown Corporations, law enforcement agencies and retail facilities. Projects range from high-end residential and commercial developments to system upgrades and monitoring contracts. SCI's continued growth and success is a direct result of providing a consistently superior product at competitive pricing to both new and existing clients. SCI's stellar client retention is in itself a testimonial to the overall excellence of the product designed and installed.
More information on Smart-tek Solutions' RTAC-PM bird flu containment system can be found at www.smart-teksolutions.com/rfid.html.
More information on Smart-tek Solutions can be found at www.smart-teksolutions.com.
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