ETL Brings Its Astus(R) Light Fleet Management
System to the U.S.
Economical and Easy-to-Use Fleet Management System for 4 to 50 Vehicles
Enables Fleet Owners to Increase Productivity and Reduce Costs
CHICAGO, May 23 Expo 2001 - Booth #560 -
ETL Electronique Ltd. -- the largest Canadian manufacturer of electronic
protection products in the automobile after-sales market -- introduces its
flagship Astus(R) light vehicle fleet management system to the U.S. market.
As the industry's first and only alternative to heavy truck (Class 8)
management systems, Astus(R) is specifically designed to serve the needs of
small- to medium-sized businesses and providers of utility services who
operate using a fleet of 4 to 50 light vehicles. It provides fleet owners
with a comprehensive, easy-to-use and economical fleet management system that
enables them to:
* Increase productivity with improved management of driver travel, stop
and idle time.
* Reduce operating expenditures with rigorous control of fuel and
maintenance costs.
* Quickly and easily zero-in on profit losses -- such as unjustified time
expenditures, excessive fuel costs, etc. -- with easy-to-read reports.
* Keep track of employee data such as driver's permits, insurance, etc.
* Increase customer satisfaction -- with improved punctuality in arrival
time on customer premises, as well as driver time on the road and with
customers.
"While the industry has invested considerable effort in developing heavy
truck management systems, the light fleet vehicle sector has been relatively
neglected," said Eric Lapointe, Founder and President of ETL Electronique.
"Products that are not well adapted to meet the specific needs of this market
niche as well as general misconceptions about how large the fleet must be in
order to fully benefit from such a management system have contributed to this
situation. We developed Astus(R) to address the specific needs of managing a
light fleet vehicle operation in diversified markets, to help business owners
benefit from the same advantages of heavy truck management systems, yet in an
easier and more economical manner."
Astus(R) is an ideal fleet management tool for light vehicle fleet owners
operating in the business, and/or utilities services such as plumbing,
heating, pest control, cable TV, telephone, refrigeration, flower shops
delivery and locksmiths just to name a few. The system features three
indispensable elements that provide perfect control over the state of the
fleet and its use:
* An on-board mini-computer to compile information,
* An ID key to ensure vehicle security and monitoring, and
* Windows(R)-based software to quickly locate the information needed.
The on-board mini-computer registers when the motor is turned on and off,
calculating time en route and time stopped, as well as average and maximum
speed, distance travelled between stops, and idle time. Only an authorized
employee can start the vehicle using the electronic keys. Astus(R) enables
light fleet vehicle owners to identify and alter inefficient routings,
determine the impact of driver habits (speeds, stops, idling) on fuel
consumption and maintenance, obtain maximum value from time on the road,
resulting in improved customer service. The Astus(R) system also includes an
anti-theft/starter disabler device.
"The increased effectiveness and efficiency of our drivers, seen after
using the time and control management aspect of the Astus(R) Fleet management
system is undeniable," said Rene Lamoureux, Warehouse Supervisor at Meta 4
Systems Corporation, a company that manages and maintains Quebec Lottery slot
machines across the province. "From the very first day of use, we were able
to address situations that we would have never discovered otherwise. A fleet
of vehicles, whether large or small, represents an important investment in
need of a management tool to help managers improve their business. Astus(R)
has become one of these tools, and we are completely satisfied with the
performance of the system and the service provided by ETL."
Pricing and Availability
Astus(R) is available at an MSRP of $650 U.S. per vehicle, plus
installation. The fleet management system is available from distributors in
North America, Europe and Mexico. For a complete list, contact ETL or visit
the company web site at http://www.astusfms.com.
About ETL Electronique Ltd.
Founded in 1995, ETL Electronique Ltd. is the largest Canadian
manufacturer of electronic protection products in the automobile after-sales
market, with over 400,000 vehicle starter disabler units sold in Canada alone.
The design and quality of ETL's vehicle starter disablers are world-renowned,
and many insurance companies offer them free of charge to their clients, and
provide attractive reductions in insurance premiums for vehicles equipped with
such devices. Today, ETL has diversified its product offering with its new
flagship Astus(R) light-fleet management system -- the industry's first and
only alternative to heavy truck management that is specifically designed to
address the needs of light vehicle fleet owners with 4 to 50 vehicles. ETL
also manufactures police patrol car sentries and equipment control systems.
ETL markets its products via a network of distributors and insurance companies
in Canada, Mexico and Europe. For more information about ETL Electronique or
its products, please contact the company at 55 Mont Royal Avenue West, Suite
807, Montreal, Quebec, H2T 2S6, Toll free: 1-877-847-0845, Tel: (514) 847-
0845, Fax: (514) 847-0944, E-mail : eboily@etlelectronique.com, or visit the
Astus(R) web site at http://www.astusfms.com.
Copyright (C)2001 ETL Electronique Ltd. All rights reserved. Astus is a
registered trademark of ETL Electronique Ltd. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.
ETL Electronique Ltd. Contact:
Elaine Boily, Sales and Marketing Director
Tel: (514) 847-0845
Fax: (514) 847-0944
E-mail: eboily@etlelectronique.com
PR Agency Contact:
Ann Lang
Verrecchia Group Communications
Tel: (514) 935-0166
Fax: (514) 935-0162
E-mail: ann@vergroup.com
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