Datamatic opens three international markets

PLANO, TX, May 23, 2007 -- Datamatic Ltd., a leading supplier of flexible data collection solutions, recently announced contracts with three international distributors, CIAC, Electromed and Junna Industrial Corporation, that will allow the company to meet rising demand for Automated Meter Reading products worldwide. These latest additions to Datamatic's distribution network are part of the company's strategic global diversification initiative.

Paris-based CIAC joins Datamatic as a Value-Added reseller. With core competencies in electric distribution, the distributor will extend Datamatic's reach into the Middle East, Asia and surrounding regions.

According to Datamatic Director of Business Development Rich Sanders, "The CIAC team has an impressive customer base and strong relationships that are important to Datamatic's success in those markets."

Headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey, Electromed is an established international manufacturer of water, gas and electric meters. The Company will integrate Datamatic's AMR technology into their systems and target key markets in North Africa, Eastern Europe and the Baltic States.

"Electromed utilizes a profitable business model that creates extremely competitive pricing advantages," added Sanders. "They've achieved significant market penetration and our products will help them serve a more diversified customer base and create new revenue streams."

As a leading industrial trading and marketing company based in Manila, Philippines, Junna has cultivated strong distribution channels within the water and electric utility industries throughout the country. Sanders noted, "Datamatic's partnership with Junna will leverage their extensive industry experience and established relationships to bring our proven AMR solutions to that critical region."

Datamatic provides flexible data collection solutions to utilities worldwide. The company's innovative ideas virtually created an industry when it installed the first electronic meter reading system in 1980. For more than a quarter of a century, Datamatic has been an innovation leader in the design, implementation and support of advanced data collection solutions for water, gas and electric utilities.

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Also see:
-- "Datamatic announces shipment of enhanced FIREFLY AMR units"

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