September 6, 2000
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ATI Airtest Technologies Inc. (CDNX Symbol AAT)
REPORT ON ISA CONFERENCE (AN UPDATE)
Mr. George Graham the President of ATI Airtest Technologies Inc.
is pleased to present the following update following Airtest's involvement
in the Instrumentation, Systems and Automation {ISA) conference
in New Orleans.
Interested parties attending a demonstration of the GasCam and
Gasmet FTIR analyzers, included:
National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) ... The NFPA represents
20,000 fire departments throughout North America. Officials of the
Association were interested in the GasCam technology to scan fires
for specific gases.
The Army Corps of Engineers ... This is a follow up to the Corps
earlier request to have a GasCam delivered to their New Orleans
location for preliminary trials. The application is to scan the
barges and other cargo vessels approaching the various locks on
the Mississippi River, looking for toxic emissions from those vessels,
which could be harmful to dock workers.
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) ... The DEA expressed an interest
in the GasCam for three purposes: a) To detect ether, a substance
used in meta amphetamine labs. b) To detect kerosene vapors, resulting
from cocaine operations. c) To detect CO2 emissions from marijuana
grow operations. The DEA representative was impressed with the unit's
portability and ability to detect gases from the natural spectra.
NASA ... The Chief of NASA's Instrument Branch has suggested further
discussions with Airtest Sales Personnel concentrating on the following
three areas: a) Gasmet FTIR analyzers to replace the mass spectrometers
that are presently being used to measure gases at 5 different locations
on each launch pad. The Gasmet product is smaller and less than
half the cost of current units. b) GasCam analyzers to detect leaks
in the Space Shuttle and surrounding equipment, prior to launch.
They currently have detectors in place, but the technology involved
with the GasCam would allow the scans to be more comprehensive.
c) GasCam analyzers to scan the Shuttle after landing, to determine
the presence of harmful gases prior to the "washdown"
of the spacecraft.
The applications, which were uncovered at this conference, were
substantial, and news announcements will be made on a timely basis
as further developments occur. This press release contains forward-looking
statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Important
factors that may cause actual results to differ from those statements
include: market conditions, market demand for the products, present
company finances and future requirements and various government
and regulatory agency requirements. Additionally, forward looking
statements contained in this release may also be affected by competitive
products and pricing and the risks associated with product development,
marketing, and management of growth and limits on the company's
operating experience.
For further information, please contact:
Georgia West Management Inc.
Phone: (604) 868 1000
Toll Free: (877) 868 1001
Email: geowest@direct.ca
Website: airtest.com
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