IDENTEC SOLUTIONS Welcomes Automotive Leader to Executive Team
LUSTENAU, Austria and DALLAS, Oct. 25, 2007 -- IDENTEC SOLUTIONS strengthens its leadership position as an active RFID solution provider for the automotive industry with the recent appointment of Herbert Hohmann, as Vice President Automotive Solutions.
Herbert Hohmann brings to IDENTEC SOLUTIONS, a solid reputation, and a highly regarded track record within the international automotive marketplace. A career that spans over 30 years, Hohmann is well noted for his ability to transform manufacturing processes utilizing cutting-edge technology for a competitive advantage. Previous accomplishments include 25 years of industrial automation experience at a number of respected international companies such as Rhode & Schwarz, Texas Instruments and Honeywell. Since 2003, Herbert Hohmann has led the automotive division for Rockwell Automation with a focus on Europe, the Middle East and Africa. His client roster has included Daimler Chrysler, General Motors, Volkswagen, Ford and BMW.
"The automotive industry overall has embraced advanced technology at an astonishing pace," states Gerhard Schedler, President and CEO, IDENTEC SOLUTIONS. "We foresee this market continuing its exponential growth, and with the appointment of Herbert Hohmann as Vice President Automotive Solutions, IDENTEC SOLUTIONS is well positioned to satisfy the increasing and diverse needs of this important market."
"We are delighted to welcome such a renowned specialist to our customer support team," states Peter Linke, Executive Vice President Global Sales, IDENTEC SOLUTIONS. "Anticipating and servicing the evolving needs of this market is vital. Placing Hohmann in this leadership role is another step in IDENTEC SOLUTIONS ongoing commitment to technology and service excellence."
In this new role, Hohmann will be responsible for all aspects of the growing automotive sector, including the further deployment of IDENTEC SOLUTIONS patented OIS and ILR technologies. "I am very pleased to be a part of IDENTEC SOLUTIONS executive team," states the newly appointed Vice President Automotive Solutions, Herbert Hohmann. "As a leader in advanced RFID solutions, and in particular in the automotive industry, I predict IDENTEC SOLUTIONS growth in this sector easily exceeding our current dominant market position. I look forward to being a part of that success."
Already, one out of three of the worlds vehicles produced contain IDENTEC SOLUTIONS patented ILR and OIS technologies. Automotive leaders such as Toyota, BMW, Daimler, Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Company, GM Daewoo Auto & Technology, SsangYong Motor Company, Renault Samsung Motors, Proto Motors, have found the technology to be highly effective in its ability to streamline manufacturing and logistical processes that increase quality, throughput, and overall increased accountability.
Specific applications of IDENTEC SOLUTIONS patented ILR and OIS technology within the automotive manufacturing industry include; production line tracking, parts and container tracking, asset tracking, work-flow optimization, production quality control and vehicle locating. Recognized for their technologies ability to perform in the harshest manufacturing environments, IDENTEC SOLUTIONS automotive industry customers significantly benefit from the robust, durable and easy-to-implement, end-to-end solutions that aid them in optimizing the manufacturing processes while at the same time reducing costs.
About IDENTEC SOLUTIONS
Founded in 1997, IDENTEC SOLUTIONS is a global leader in wireless tracking and tracing solutions that include award-winning intelligent long-range active RFID technology. IDENTEC SOLUTIONS' patented RFID technology and products are utilized by some of the world's largest companies to facilitate and better manage critical processes or to help track valuable assets in a completely reliable and secure manner. IDENTEC SOLUTIONS' Intelligent Long Range active RFID System can identify, locate, track and communicate with assets at a distance of up to 500 meters (1,500 feet) to deliver superior supply chain real-time visibility in dynamic, demanding environments. IDENTEC SOLUTIONS' expertise and experience is especially used by systems integrators and end customers worldwide in the automotive, transportation, logistics, and aerospace and defense industries. As a long-time industry player, IDENTEC SOLUTIONS has provided asset management solutions and support for a variety of organizations, including an impressive roster of Fortune 500 clients such as Volkswagen, Deutsche Post and General Electric and leading systems integrators including Intellion, Wtek, e-Plate and Softworks. The privately-held technology company is headquartered in Lustenau, Austria, with American headquarters in Dallas, Texas, Hong Kong and other offices worldwide supporting its customers. More information is available at http://www.identecsolutions.com/.