SIOUX FALLS, S.D., Dec. 14, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Raven Industries Electronic Systems Division (Nasdaq:RAVN) announces a new distributor relationship regarding their Raven StarLink Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) products through NavtechGPS. NavtechGPS is a technology driven small business with more than two decades of experience in global positioning systems, geolocation technology and GPS/GNSS technical training. Beginning December 15, 2011 NavtechGPS will receive and process United States orders on Raven StarLink DGPS products. These products include line amplifiers, RavenLink, down/up converters, splitters, and antennas. This relationship has been put in place to improve product availability, increase speed of order fulfillment, and improve support for customers.
Starting December 15, please submit orders for the above products to:
Timothy C. Mallon
Technical Sales & GIS Specialist
703-256-8900, x108
tmallon@navtechgps.com
or
Precy Aquino-Jessen
Technical Sales Account Manager
703-256-8900, x104
pjessen@navtechgps.com
Orders can also be placed by calling 800-628-0885 or fax 703-256-8988. We look forward to working with NavtechGPS to better meet our customers' needs.
About Electronic System Division: The Electronic Systems Division of Raven Industries, Inc. is a total solution provider of contract electronic manufacturing services primarily for low volume/high mix industrial products that stand up to harsh environments with great reliability. End markets served include controls and instrumentation, aerospace and aviation, and secure communications.
About Raven Industries, Inc: Since 1956, Raven Industries has provided high-quality, high-value technical products. Raven is publicly traded on NASDAQ (RAVN) and has earned an international reputation for innovation, product quality, high performance and unmatched service. With strengths in engineering and technological innovation, Raven provides custom solutions including precision agriculture applications, high performance specialty films, aerostats for communications and surveillance, and electronic manufacturing services. Learn more about Raven Industries at www.ravenind.com.
About NavtechGPS: NavtechGPS is a technology driven small business with more than two decades of experience in Global Positioning System (GPS) and geolocation technology. As a reseller of hundreds of GPS-related products, NavtechGPS delivers innovative solutions for military, commercial and research commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) integration projects. NavtechGPS has been a critical team member on hundreds of complex projects and has helped its partners win competitive programs. NavtechGPS' deep technical understanding — combined with practical experience — results in solutions that meet its customers' technical needs, budgetary and scheduling requirements. NavtechGPS is also a world leader in GPS/GNSS education with more than 25 years of experience and a comprehensive list of course offerings. Its courses are taught by world-class instructors who have educated thousands of GNSS professionals. For more information about NavtechGPS, its products, services, and seminars, please visit www.NavtechGPS.com.
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