For Immediate Release:
WEDNESDAY, May 17, 2006
(No.2006-05-09)
CARMANAH SUPPLIES 1500 LED POINT-OF-SALE SIGNS TO
GLOBAL LEADER IN ELECTRONICS
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada - Wednesday, May 17, 2006 -
Carmanah Technologies Corporation (TSX: CMH) is pleased to announce
that its LED Sign Group has received a second order from LG
Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc., for 1500 retail point of sale
edge-lit illuminated signs to be installed in various retail stores
across the United States. This order follows a previous order of
1000 signs delivered since May 2005.
LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc., an American wireless division
of LGE, a business unit of LG Electronics (LGE), and global
manufacturer of electronics products, is a world leader in the
development and manufacture of cutting-edge personal communications
equipment. LG was attracted to the crisp, clean contemporary look of
Carmanah's modern LED edge-lit signs and the practical advantages
they offer, including: a 10-year lamp life, an energy-efficient 12V
electrical system, no maintenance, simple installation and no
breakage during shipping.
Carmanah's LED Sign Group has been designing and manufacturing energy
efficient, LED edge-lit signs for more than 10 years using an
innovative, proprietary combination of ultra-bright LEDs and
edge-lighting technology. Using state-of-the-art manufacturing and
production procedures, virtually any logo or design can be engraved
or etched on an acrylic panel and illuminated with LEDs. The result
is an exceptionally bright, crisp and eye-catching marketing tool
that can enhance any company's product or services.
Carmanah's signs are shipped throughout North America and abroad to
many of the world's most progressive and successful companies. The
Company currently has more than 60,000 signs installed worldwide.
ABOUT LG ELECTRONICS, INC.
LG Electronics (KSE: 06657.KS) is a global leader in providing
cutting-edge, convergent electronics, information and communications
products designed to meet the diverse needs of fast-changing
consumers. With consolidated sales of US$37.7 billion, LG
Electronics employs more than 70,000 employees in 76 subsidiaries
located in 39 countries, and operates four business units including
Mobile Communications, Digital Appliance, Digital Display and Digital
Media.
A business unit of LG Electronics, LG Electronics Mobile
Communications Company is the world's leading manufacturer of WCDMA
(UMTS), CDMA. The company provides a total range of wireless
solutions, and is rapidly establishing a global presence as it
cultivates international market share in 3G handsets. For more
information please visit www.lgusa.com. |
