Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: FLXT), http://www.flexpoint.com,
today announced that it has completed development and has reached
agreement with HTK Engineering, LLC (HTKengineering.com) for Flexpoint
to produce a sensor to be used in a safety product for large trucks. The
initial application is for refuse collection vehicles (garbage trucks),
but the system is adaptable to all large trucks.
There are more than twice as many garbage trucks in the United States as
urban transit buses, with about 179,000 trucks--136,000 refuse
collection trucks, 12,000 transfer vehicles and 31,000 recycling
vehicles. One of the major causes of accidents involving refuse
collection vehicles is the vehicles' inadvertently rolling into
buildings or vehicles when the driver leaves the vehicle without first
applying the parking brake. HTK Engineering has developed a system
utilizing Flexpoint’s patented Bend Sensor® technology which will lock
the brakes when the operator leaves the seat. Victor Yannacone III,
Director of Marketing for HTK, anticipates sales of 3,000 to 5,000
systems per quarter beginning in the 1st quarter of 2012 and
growing from there.
Tom Accardi, President and founder of HTK Engineering, stated, "The
HTK Engineering Anti-rollaway Braking Safety System is now available for
immediate installation in only a few hours on existing trucks, as well
as to OEM manufacturers. HTK Engineering is a company dedicated to the
design, development and production of innovative products to meet the
needs of the transportation industry. We are excited to be involved with
Flexpoint on this system, and are pleased that all of the system
components are made in America. We expect enhanced media coverage on the
project over the coming months as the company prepares for a large scale
launch of the product.”
Clark Mower, President of Flexpoint, stated, "We are excited about the
potential of this application and with the opportunity to work with HTK
Engineering. The system has significant potential beyond this specific
application. Final testing and integration have been completed, and we
anticipate beginning production of the system during early 2012. HTK
Engineering has recently announced commencement of marketing activities
for the system.”
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About the Bend Sensor: www.flexpoint.com/companyInfo/bendSensor.htm
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Brochure: www.flexpoint.com/technicalDataSheets/FlexpointBrochure1.pdf
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