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Neah Power Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: NPWS) Up 10.53% on Wednesday
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December 19, 2007 - Neah Power Leverages ''No-Air Needed'' Patented, Silicon-Based Technology to Address Specific Military Applications
Neah Power Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:NPWS), a leading developer of fuel cells for military applications, notebook computers and portable electronic devices, announced its initial product offerings will focus on distinctive military applications requiring power sources that can operate without air and in harsh environments.
The company's working micro fuel cell prototype, which was demonstrated on September 28, 2007, runs as a closed-loop system without requiring air as an oxidant. As Neah Power pursues the broader military market for fuel cells, it will leverage this characteristic unique to its porous silicon technology to pursue these anaerobic applications, addressing a market whose needs are currently not being met. "One of Neah Power's key strengths is its unique porous silicon architecture that not only gives high power densities, but also has the ability to run with on-board oxidant as well as on-board fuel," said Dan Rosen, Executive Chairman of Neah Power. "Our customers report they want to exploit this unique capability and design products that address 'no-air' needs such as underwater, underground, close quarters, high altitude, no atmosphere, etc. This market entry strategy using an application where there is a critical need, should enable us to have a quicker adoption, while Neah Power continues to pursue the broader air breathing market, including military applications such as BA-5590 replacement. Our soldiers deserve a lighter power source."
The military market for fuel cell is estimated to exceed $2.5B in 2012 according to the research report: "Micro Power Sources, Opportunities from Fuel Cells and Batteries for Mobile Applications", prepared by NanoMarkets. Neah Power is the only company that is using porous silicon to pursue this market opportunity. As previously announced by the company, porous silicon has the advantage of being able to be manufactured into fuel cells using the processing capability of the silicon industry.
Golden Phoenix Minerals, Inc. (OTCBB: GPXM) Up 9.77% on Wednesday
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December 19, 2007 - Golden Phoenix Forms In-House Drilling Department; Acquires State-of-the-Art Drill Rig to Spearhead Mineral Exploration in 2008
Golden Phoenix Minerals, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: GPXM) is pleased to announce the formation of Exploration Drilling Services, an in-house drilling department focused on the discovery, delineation and expansion of reserves at Company-owned mining properties. A five-year lease with option-to-purchase has been executed with Atlas Copco for a new Ingersoll Rand TH60 drill rig. The Company expects delivery of the rig in February of 2008, with exploratory drilling to begin soon after.
Exploration Drilling Services (EDS) will start up under the direction of COO Don Prahl, who has years of drilling and development experience with Barrick Goldstrike and Cyprus Minerals. A team of Golden Phoenix senior staffers will supervise the various aspects of EDS, including Wayne Colwell, Manager of Golden Phoenix's Technical Services Group, Sam Chavez, Purchasing Agent, and Larry Kitchen, Controller. Jason Layton, former supervisor of the Ashdown mill, will serve as Manager of Drilling Services. Mr. Layton is a Nevada-licensed driller with 20 years experience operating drill rigs for regional companies including WDC. He has personally overseen in excess of one million feet of exploratory and water-well drilling throughout the Western states and will be joined by a handpicked team of veteran drillers.
Over the past several months, Ed Falk and Rich Dixon of the Technical Services Group (TSG) have been preparing initial drill targets for Golden Phoenix mineral holdings. Because industry demand for contracted drilling services is presently high and therefore difficult to secure, the possession of a "captured" rig assures that the Company's basic drilling needs will be met and its projects advanced in a timely way. The aggressive scope of the drill plan for 2008 means that there may be times that this in-house capability will be augmented with contracted equipment, but this acquisition provides an insurance policy that significant progress will be made regardless of third party availability.
The TH60 drill rig is state-of-the-art equipment and is being purchased off the assembly line in Dallas, Texas. It will be augmented by a specially designed angle package for drilling up to 45 degrees off vertical. The rig features 70,000 pounds of pullback and is capable of drilling reverse circulation holes up to 2000 feet. Additional support equipment will include a 10-wheel water truck, 4-ton crane, forklift and service vehicle.
Don Prahl commented on the arrival of the new drill rig, saying "Acquisition of this top quality equipment serves as the centerpiece for a focused and effective drilling initiative that expands our horizons. Putting resources and reserves on our books is the key to building share value for years to come. We are fortunate to have the in-house talent with the background capable of launching this program quickly. Golden Phoenix is no longer just a producer, it now joins the ranks of explorers."
Kesselring Holding Corporation (OTCBB: KSSH) Up 9.38% on Wednesday
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December 19, 2007 - Kesselring Holding Corporation Implements Custom CRM
Kesselring Holding Corporation (OTCBB:KSSH) today announced that it has completed implementation of a customized, web-based Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system for its sales, marketing and investor relations efforts.
"This CRM system is a multi-faceted approach that automates back-office customer management at both the corporate and subsidiary levels," said Douglas P. Badertscher, Chief Executive Officer. "It allows us to effectively manage our investor relations efforts as well as track and monitor sales and marketing efforts at our subsidiary companies in real time."
Through the capture, storage and analysis of key data, customer information can be utilized for a broad range of purposes. For example, leads and customers can be organized and searched by key contact information, vertical sales sector, location, zip code, job size and scope.
Integrated Document Solutions (IDS), a technology solutions and services provider, together with Kesselring Holding Corporation, created the custom CRM to help facilitate organic growth. "We worked closely with the Kesselring team to enhance their relationship management in significant measures," said Yaniv Dagan, president of IDS. "Customized functionality and workflow will ensure that their valuable customers are properly supported."
Digital Lightwave, Inc. (OTCBB: DIGL) Up 9.09% on Wednesday
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December 19, 2007 - Digital Lightwave Announces Million-Dollar Sale of Test Instruments with NextGeneration Technology
Digital Lightwave(R), Inc. (OTCBB:DIGL), a leading provider of optical networking test equipment and technology, today announced that a major US telecommunications carrier has selected the NIC Platform with NextGeneration technology for use in network deployment. The deal is valued at $1.08 million, including NIC platform hardware and software licensing.
The NIC Platform includes portable and rack-mount test instruments equipped to test SONET/SDH up to 40G, OTN up to 43G, Ethernet, NextGen (VCAT, LCAS, GFP), Ethernet and Fibre Channel. Leveraging the unique flexibility of the NIC NextGeneration Multi-Rate (NGMR) module, NIC Platform products can be equipped as needed today and additional functionality can be added later with license-based Test Options.
"This major purchase demonstrates the industry's acceptance of our latest technology," stated Ted Myers, CEO. "We have been providing portable SONET/SDH test equipment longer than any other company. Our latest developments in NextGen and the extension of our product up to 40/43G further cements our position as a leader in the test equipment industry."
GVI Security Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB: GVSS) Up 7.37% on Wednesday
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December 19, 2007 - GVI Security Solutions, Inc. Wins Major Peruvian 200+ Branch Bank Video Surveillance Contract
GVI Security Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB: GVSS), a leading provider of video security surveillance solutions featuring the complete Samsung Electronics line of products, has been selected to provide the video surveillance security solution at 200+ branches for one of the largest banking institution in Peru.
"GVI is providing a complete video surveillance solutions to meet the needs of this Major Peruvian Bank with over 200 branches in 26 cities throughout Peru," said Fernando Tomasiello, Senior Vice President of Sales for GVI Security Solutions, Inc. "The project features our Day / Night cameras, as well as digital video recorders and Video Management Systems, which makes remote video searching, archiving and management both convenient and practical for deployment across large bank branch networks."
"This award, from a Major Peruvian Bank, is another in a growing list of bank and financial institutions contracts for GVI throughout the Americas," said GVI Chief Executive Officer Steven Walin. "Bank and financial institution branches, schools and retail chains are key market verticals where our reliable video security surveillance solutions are driving growth."
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