Elite Logistics Aligns With Immobiliser to Protect Harley-Davidson(R) Owners
5 April 2000
Elite Logistics Aligns With Immobiliser to Protect Harley-Davidson(R) Owners
FREEPORT, Texas, April 4 Elite Logistics, Inc.,
(OTC Bulletin Board: ELOGE) developer of the PageTrack(TM) family of
Intelligent Vehicle Systems (IVS), today announced an agreement with
Immobiliser, Inc. to expand Elite Logistics' wireless tracking technology into
the motorcycle market.
Through the agreement, Immobiliser, Inc. will become Elite Logistics'
original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in the motorcycle industry. Elite
Logistics' PageTrack(TM) technology will be incorporated into the
Immobiliser(TM), a patented security device exclusively designed for Harley-
Davidson(R) motorcycles. Immobiliser, Inc. also produces an
Immobiliser(TM) device suitable for use on all types of motorcycles.
With seven million riders in the United States, the motorcycle industry is
enjoying its biggest sales boom in more than 20 years. The number of riders
has increased 30 percent in only 10 years. The Motorcycle Industry Council
reports that the value of the motorcycle retail marketplace was $12.7 billion
in 1998 and that retail sales grew 24 percent in 1999, implying an industry
value of $15.7 billion.
Elite Logistics' technology will be available to Harley-Davidson(R) owners
through a growing network of more than 400 Harley-Davidson(R) dealers in which
the Immobiliser(TM) is sold.
"We're looking forward to offering motorcycle owners added control and
security through this agreement with Immobiliser," said Joe Smith, president
of Elite Logistics, Inc. "PageTrack(TM) technology combines the power of the
Internet, two-way paging and global positioning systems into a cutting-edge
product that's perfect for motorcycle enthusiasts. This application of the
technology to the motorcycle industry is a natural fit."
The Immobiliser(TM) is the only patented alarm that fits original factory
wiring of Harley-Davidson(R) motorcycles without solder or crimping,
permitting non-destructive installation and eliminating factory
warranty concerns. The alarm features a personal pager that beeps and
vibrates when someone tampers with the motorcycle, as well as a 16-stage
adjustable shock sensor and remote-controlled siren and flashing lights. The
Immobiliser(TM) automatically immobilizes the bike's ignition system if the
bike is assaulted. The alarm is protected against heat and vibration, and its
factory-style connectors and main module are waterproof to withstand the
elements, including jet-washing.
Through the OEM agreement, the Immobiliser(TM) will use Elite Logistics'
PageTrack(TM) technology to give bike owners the ability to track a bike's
location, control bike features and communicate via the Internet or other web-
based wireless devices (such as cellular phones and pagers with e-mail
capabilities). Bike owners will also be able to track a motorcycle through
their own PC at home or by phone through Elite Logistics' 24-hour control
center.
Elite Logistics, Inc. is the parent company of Elite Logistics Services,
Inc., its wholly owned operating subsidiary based in Freeport, Texas. Elite
Logistics Services, Inc. is best known for its patent pending PageTrack(TM)
family of Intelligent Vehicle Systems that integrate global positioning
systems and two-way wireless telemetry technology to provide Internet-enabled
tracking and control of vehicles and other assets. The Company provides a
comprehensive solution to the logistics needs of fleet managers and security
needs of private vehicle owners. The PageTrack(TM) family of Intelligent
Vehicle Systems is distributed within the United States through an expanding
network of distributors and dealers. Elite Logistics, Inc. is a certified
value added integrator for Motorola and utilizes the paging
network of SkyTel, a subsidiary of MCI WorldCom. Pending final approval of
the Company's Form 10SB by the SEC, the Company's ticker symbol has been
changed by the Nasdaq from ELOG to ELOGE. For additional information, visit
the Company's Internet site at http://www.elitelog.com.
Based in Houston, Immobiliser, Inc. has a 10-year track record of
providing security systems to motorcycle, car and fleet owners. Immobiliser,
Inc. currently exports security products to 31 countries. Over 3 million of
the original Immobiliser(TM) devices have been sold without a single theft
reported due to tampering with the system. For more information, visit
http://www.immobiliser.com or call (800) 966-3456.
Harley-Davidson(R) is a registered trademark of Harley-Davidson Inc.