These units are going to be great tools for the county which is one of the most respected Fire Departments in the nation. Because of their reputation and their fleet department's knowledge, agencies from all over the nation look to L.A. County Fire for guidance as to what is the best equipment out there. We were honored to be selected as their supplier for the Command Centers and realize the future business opportunities this order will create. |
These units have been great tools for the State Police. They not only deter driving under the influence but are also an excellent source of revenue. |
We really are right at the starting line of an amazing opportunity in China right now. The country is evolving right before the world's eyes and right in the middle of all this, they are preparing to host the 2008 Olympics and need to prepare for that challenge. We had originally projected gross sales from China of approximately $20 million between now and the Olympics, but we now believe that this projection is too low. We will update these projections as our business relationships develop in China. |
Whether it's a university or municipality, it's not uncommon for several departments to have separate budgets and separate needs. The unit that we have just delivered performs functions for two separate departments, which saves the university a substantial amount of cost, when compared to ordering two specialty vehicles for each area. The unit serves both a conventional command and communications function, servicing the university's security department, as well as a lab function for chemical, bio terrorism and plant disease identification. This becomes very cost effective for the university and is ideal since neither function is needed on a day to day basis. |