EXTON, PA, March 2, 2005 (PRNewswire-FirstCall) -- WPCS International Inc., through its subsidiary companies, has announced it recently was awarded $3.2 million in contracts for wireless infrastructure services, general construction and specialty communication systems.
The new contracts awarded to WPCS include projects for the Atlantic City Housing Authority, Mahwah Police Department, Passaic Police Department, N.J. Department of Environmental Protection, Aero Ambulance, N.J. Motor Vehicle Commission, Sanchez Elementary School, Bardin Elementary School, the city of Colfax, Calif., and Six Flags Theme Park.
Also included in the awards is a larger scale wireless supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) project for the El Dorado Irrigation District located in California. This project, which has a contract value of $1.4 million, will provide the El Dorado Irrigation District with additional drinking water capacity for its customers. The project consists of the installation of a new filter and pumping station controlled by a wireless SCADA system with numerous wireless access points and operator interfaces. Also, there will be piping modifications and structural steel platforms. Once installed, the wireless SCADA system will allow the El Dorado Irrigation District to remotely control the filter and pumping station through the deployed wireless network, which represents a significant savings in time and resources.
Chuck Madenford, vice president of operations for the WPCS Clayborn Contracting Group subsidiary, commented, "The El Dorado Irrigation District project is an excellent example of the uniqueness of WPCS. We are able to design, deploy and construct a total wireless solution with a single-source thoroughness not seen by many competitors. It is this advantage, along with our experience and proven methodologies, that allows us to maintain a leadership role within the specialty communication systems market sector. The market sector for specialty communication systems is still in its very early stages with tremendous revenue growth potential over the next few years. With each successfully completed project, WPCS continues to build its stellar reputation, which we believe will enhance our ability to capture substantial market share."
WPCS International Inc. (www.wpcs.com) orporated is an engineering company that focuses on the implementation requirements of wireless technology and specialty communications systems. The company provides a range of services including site design, product integration, security, structured cabling, construction and project management. The company has an extensive customer base that includes many major corporations, government entities and educational institutions.
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