ACR Electronics Introduces SurvivorClub. Survivors to Promote Safety with Personal Rescue Stories


Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) October 02, 2012

ACR Electronics is pleased to announce the new ACR ARTEX Survivor Club, http://www.survivorclub.com, where membership definitely has its rewards. SurvivorClub.com provides those who have used an ACR 406 MHz Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB), Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) or an ARTEX 406 MHz Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) in an emergency with an opportunity to share their stories, trade-in their used beacon for a new one and to be included on the companys Wall of Fame.

We see SurvivorClub.com as building a forum that will promote a very important public service message that satellite detectible 406 MHz beacons are the ultimate way out of trouble, and literally are saving lives somewhere around the planet nearly every day, said Michael Wilkerson, CEO of ACR Electronics, Inc and ARTEX.

Since the inception of the Cospas-Sarsat Search and Rescue program in 1982, electronic beacons transmitting distress signals have resulted in over 30,000 people rescued worldwide (6,800-plus in the U.S.)

Survivor Club membership, according to Wilkerson, is open to all those who have activated an ACR or ARTEX beacon in an emergency. However, anyone activating a beacon in an emergency after October 1, 2012 has the added benefit of receiving a new replacement beacon in exchange for the beacon used in the rescue. Survivor Club members can share their experiences online and see the beacon used in their rescue memorialized on ACRs Wall of Fame with a plaque along with their picture.

An important aspect of keeping boaters, aviators and outdoor enthusiasts safe is educating them on the lifesaving benefits of having access to a 406 MHz distress beacon, said Wilkerson. Not only will the beacon greatly improve their chances of survival, but it also greatly reduces the risk to the brave men and women searching for them. Who better to promote this safety message than survivors who have actually been rescued.

When appropriate, Wilkerson said ACR ARTEX will also honor new Survivor Club inductees at upcoming boating, outdoors and aviation shows as well as acknowledge those retailers where the beacons were originally purchased.

About ACR Electronics, Inc.

ACR designs and manufactures a complete line of safety and survival products under the ARTEX and ACR brand names including ELTs, EPIRBs, PLBs, SART, Strobe Lights, Life Jacket Lights, Search Lights and safety accessories. The quality management systems of this facility have been certified by TUV USA to AS9100C / ISO 9001:2010. Recognized as the world leader in safety and survival technologies, ACR and ARTEX have provided safety equipment to the aviation and marine industries as well as to the military since 1956. The company is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and employs over 180 at its manufacturing facility there.

ACR/ARTEX Media Relations:

Mikele DArcangelo

T: + 1 954-862-2115

F: +1 954-983-5087

PR(at)acrartex(dot)com

http://www.ACRARTEX.com

http://www.SurvivorClub.com







Larson Electronics Magnalight.com Announces Addition of Explosion Proof Metal Halide Quadpod Light


Kemp, TX 75143 (PRWEB) June 18, 2012

The Magnalight EPL-TP-1X70-100 quadpod mounted explosion proof metal halide light combines high output and mobility with the high stability of a four leg adjustable tower. Equipped with a waterproof metal halide light fixture producing 32,000 lumens, this adjustable light tower is resistant to wet and corrosive marine environments and can cover over 13,000 square feet of work space with high quality light. This portable tower is constructed of aluminum for light weight and high strength, and features 4 foot to 8 foot height adjustability, a 4 leg base for high stability, a pair of solid rubber wheels for easy mobility, and a takedown design that allows the light assembly to be removed and the tower collapsed for easy transport. The metal halide lamp on this unit is constructed of copper-free cast aluminum with a thermoset powder coat finish for corrosion resistance. The lamp housing, covers and fittings are also copper-free aluminum and a 3/4″ thermal shock and impact resistant tempered glass lens protects the metal halide bulb and reflector assembly. The lamp is mounted to the tower with a U-bracket which allows operators to easily adjust the lamp through almost 360 degrees of vertical movement and is secured with stainless steel hardware. This light tower is approved for Class 1 & 2 Division 1 & 2 hazardous locations, UL 595 Marine Type approved, and carries a T4 temperature rating. Magnalight also includes 100 feet of abrasion and chemical resistant cord fitted with an explosion proof straight blade plug to provide safe and secure connections and plenty of length for moving the tower around the work area. These towers operate from standard 120 VAC current, and are ideal for use in wastewater treatment plants, refineries, petrochemical facilities, coal pulverizing facilities, munitions storage areas, utility gas plants, hazardous areas and locations where wet or corrosive marine environments pose a durability issue.

This explosion proof quadpod breaks down into five pieces, allowing for space efficient storage and convenient transportation of the EPL-TP-1X70-100 light tower, says Robert Bresnahan from Larson Electronics Magnalight.com. The wheeled base on the hazardous location quadpod increases mobility, allowing a single operator to move the tower from point to point.

Larson Electronics Magnalight.com carries an extensive line of explosion proof LED lights, hazardous location lights, intrinsically safe LED lights, portable explosion proof lights and intrinsically safe LED flashlights. You can view Larson Electronics entire Magnalight line of explosion proof lighting at Magnalight.com. Magnalight can be reached directly by calling toll free, 1-800-369-6671 or 1-214-616-6180 for international inquiries.







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