WESTWOOD, Mass., Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- LoJack Corporation (http://www.lojack.com/) , the leading global provider of recovery systems for stolen mobile assets, today announced it has entered into a technology licensing agreement with Becker Avionics, Inc. (http://www.beckerusa.com/), the leading manufacturer of communications, navigation, surveillance and search & rescue equipment for airborne, maritime and ground use. Under the terms of the agreement, LoJack's time-tested stolen vehicle tracking and recovery software will be incorporated into Becker's search & rescue radio direction finders designed for law enforcement aviation units in the U.S. and Canada.
This agreement delivers significant benefits to law enforcement agencies that use Becker systems, as it combines industry leading solutions for stolen vehicle recovery as well as search and rescue into a single unit, thus saving precious weight and panel space in the cockpit of the aircraft.
"This technology licensing agreement brings together the premier brands in both stolen vehicle tracking/recovery and search and rescue, delivering a powerful and practical solution to law enforcement," said Ronald V. Waters, President and Chief Operating Officer, LoJack Corporation. "By offering law enforcement this space-saving, all-in-one system, LoJack and Becker will further enhance the strong relationships they have with law enforcement agencies throughout the U.S. and Canada, providing police with a highly advanced system for rescuing people and recovering stolen mobile assets."
"As technology advances, we are able to add more and more functionality in a smaller footprint," said Lon Arnold, Marketing Director, Becker Avionics. "This agreement enables us to incorporate LoJack's tracking and recovery software into Becker's SAR-DF 517 radio direction finder system, which gives law enforcement the benefit of these two highly effective and efficient technology solutions without adding equipment to the very limited space available in an aircraft."
Under the terms of the licensing agreement, LoJack's tracking and recovery software will also be incorporated into Becker's RT 500M and RT 300 land & sea direction finders. The LoJack/Becker systems are available immediately and will be offered directly through Becker Avionics. Upgrades to the new systems are also available to those who have the existing SAR-DF 517, RT 500M and RT 300 direction finders.
How it Works
Becker's state-of-the-art radio direction finders are used by law enforcement agencies for search and rescue missions. Now with the addition of LoJack technology, the system will also track -- in real time -- and recover stolen vehicles equipped with the LoJack transponder. The system easily enables law enforcement to switch from one application to another by simply changing a dial on the direction finder.
About Becker Avionics
Becker Avionics manufactures communications, navigation, surveillance and search & rescue equipment for airborne, maritime and ground use. For over 40 years, General and Corporate Aviation, ATC, law enforcement and military organizations around the world have relied on the quality of Becker equipment. For more information, contact Becker Avionics, Inc. at info@beckerUSA.com or call 1-954-450-3137.
About LoJack Corporation
LoJack Corporation, the company that invented the stolen vehicle recovery market more than two decades ago, is the undisputed global leader in recovering valuable mobile assets. The company's time-tested system is optimized for recovering stolen mobile assets through its proven Radio Frequency technology and unique integration with law enforcement agencies in the United States that use LoJack's in-vehicle tracking equipment to recover cars, trucks, commercial vehicles, construction equipment and motorcycles. The company's Stolen Vehicle Recovery System delivers a 90 percent success rate for cars and trucks and has helped recover more than $4 billion in stolen LoJack-equipped assets worldwide. Today, LoJack operates in 26 states and the District of Columbia, and in more than 30 countries throughout North America, South America, Europe, Africa and Asia.
CONTACT:
Paul McMahon Jeanne Bock Laura Feng Lon B. Arnold
LoJack Corp. Tier One Partners Tier One Partners Becker Avionics
781-251-4130 781-861-5249 978-975-1414 954-450-3137
LoJack Corporation
