TVI Corporation Donates Shelters to Aid Tsunami Relief
Tuesday February 22, 4:19 pm ET
INMED Partnerships for Children to Facilitate Logistics for Shelters in Sri Lanka
GLENN DALE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 22, 2005--TVI Corporation (NASDAQ: TVIN - News), a global supplier of rapidly deployable first responder systems for homeland security, hospitals, police and fire departments, the military and public health agencies, today announced that the Company has donated 30 rapid deployment shelters to support the Tsunami relief efforts in Sri Lanka.
"We're thrilled to receive these shelters, which will house hundreds of people immediately and many more in the months ahead," said Dr. Linda Pfeiffer, President/CEO of INMED Partnerships for Children, a nonprofit global organization dedicated to fostering communities' ability to develop healthy, educated children with increased opportunities for the future. "Anyone involved in this type of relief work realizes what a critical role these rapid deployment shelters can play. These shelters will serve as homes for families in some of the most remote areas, where home reconstruction frequently requires more time and the elements can be most harsh."
TVI's rapid deployment shelters are an ideal fit for disaster relief efforts because they are easy to transport and deploy, extremely mobile and can withstand severe climate and other environmental conditions. In addition to providing much needed housing for survivors, the shelters are readily and highly adaptable and are expected to be reused for additional needs such as housing medical teams and providing medical services.
"We're happy to play a small role in aiding the global response to this devastating situation," said Rick Priddy, President and CEO of TVI Corporation. "By working closely with the dedicated and highly competent team at INMED, we are confident these shelters will be used to their fullest potential."
As part of its donation, TVI personnel held a one-day training session at INMED's headquarters for employees to familiarize them with the shelters. The shelters, along with other critically needed medical supplies, should arrive in Sri Lanka by March 3, 2005.
About TVI Corporation:
TVI Corporation, located in Glenn Dale, Maryland, is a global supplier of rapidly deployable first responder systems for homeland security, hospitals, police and fire departments, the military and public health agencies. The Company designs, fabricates and markets products and systems both through distributors and directly to end-users and OEMs. These systems include chemical and biological decontamination systems, infection control systems, and powered air respirator systems for individuals. The Company's core systems are fabric shelter structures, which employ the Company's proprietary articulating frame. The Company also sells a line of thermal products, which includes targets, IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) devices, beacons and markers, and decoys.
During the past two years, TVI has experienced rapid growth attributable to international, federal, state and municipal government spending on homeland security. TVI's products have expanded to include Chem/Bio Isolation systems for hospitals and first responders, trailerized first responder products, crime scene investigation systems for police, and mobile hospitals. TVI's products, and others of their kind, represent integral components of a standard decontamination process.
The TVI designation is a service mark of TVI Corporation. All other company and product names mentioned above are trade names and/or trademarks of their respective owners. For more information concerning TVI, please visit the Company at: www.tvicorp.com.
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Contact:
TVI Corporation
Richard Priddy, 301-352-8800 x210
President & CEO
or
Sharon Merrill Associates
Ehren Lister, 617-542-5300
Senior Associate
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