UltraStrip to Develop Robotic Aircraft and Automotive Paint Stripping System
30 March 2006 - 12:30AM
PR Newswire (US)
STUART, Fla., March 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- UltraStrip
Systems, Inc. (OTC:USTP) (BULLETIN BOARD: USTP) , the Stuart,
Florida-based defense technology company, announced the signing of
an agreement with an internationally recognized research and
development organization to develop a 3D laser scanning and
high-pressure water jet stripping system to remove coatings from
the world's military and commercial aircraft. The new system is
based on UltraStrip's patented 3D scanning and ultra-high-pressure
water jetting patents, U.S. Patents 6,287,389, 6,745,108, and
6,604,696. UltraStrip's unique intellectual property includes a
total of 423 patents approved and patents pending. * (see below)
Dennis McGuire, Chief Executive Officer of UltraStrip, commented,
"UltraStrip's patented transformational robotic coating removal
technology is presently being used to remove coatings from the
world's largest vessels like aircraft carriers, cruise ships, and
super tankers. It is a natural progression that we would now
develop equipment for removing coatings from the world's largest
aircraft. Companies like Boeing, Airbus, and Lockheed are always
looking for more cost effective and environmentally friendly ways
to do their business. The applications for our patented technology
in the aircraft de-painting business are far reaching. It is not
just the world's largest commercial aircraft that we are targeting
with our patented technology, but also the military cargo and
newest fighter aircraft that are being developed like the F-35
Joint Strike Fighter series being developed for the U.S. Navy, and
the U.S. Air Force. Additionally, UltraStrip will develop a robotic
3D scanning and de-painting booth based on their patented
technology for automotive and military rolling stock like armored
personnel carriers and tanks." UltraStrip Systems is a technology
incubator that creates patented and engineered solutions for
Defense and Homeland Security initiatives. The agreement continues
the Company's model of partnering with major companies to protect
our national security and environment. In December 2005, UltraStrip
announced it entered into a Joint Manufacturing and Marketing
Agreement with Pierce Manufacturing Corp. (a subsidiary of Oshkosh
Truck Corporation, "OSK," NYSE). In February 2006, the Company
announced the signing of a five year exclusive agreement with BAE
Systems ship yard subsidiaries in San Francisco and San Diego to
provide its patented robotic automated water jetting technology
equipment and services. The Company's proprietary Mobile Emergency
Filtration Systems and Tactical Water Filtration Trucks, provided
through its Ecosphere Technologies subsidiary, are breaking new
ground by transforming its powerful water-filtration and
purification technology for use in the world's most challenging
applications, including the military (e.g., for troop deployments)
and Homeland Security (e.g., to areas hit by man-made or natural
events that damage vital water resources). The Company's Mobile
Emergency Filtration System successfully operated for six weeks in
Waveland, MS following that community's devastation from Hurricane
Katrina, providing bulk water for drinking, bathing, cooking, and
cleaning purposes. UltraStrip's patented robotic water jetting
systems are provided through its UltraStrip Envirobotic Solutions
subsidiary and are designed to provide an environmentally and cost
effective coatings removal process for the removal of coatings on a
range of commercial and military vessels, including military
support vehicles. The robotic systems have been utilized for U.S.
Navy ships (including the U.S.S. Cole after its attack off the
coast of Yemen), cruise ships, and tankers in ship yards throughout
the world. Further information on UltraStrip can be obtained
through its websites http://www.ultrastrip.com/ and
http://www.ecospheretech.com/ . * UltraStrip has received 8 United
States patents and an additional one upon which the Company has
received a notice of allowance from the Patent and Trademark
Office, all relating to robotic coating removal technology,
airplane and automotive paint removal technology. UltraStrip also
has 411 patents pending covering our robotic coating removal
technology and automotive paint removal technology in numerous
countries in Europe, Asia and the rest of the world; and also has
three United States patents pending relating to our water
filtration system. This press release contains forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995 (the "Act") including, but not limited to,
UltraStrip becoming a leader in providing coating removal services
from aircraft. Additionally words such as "seek," "intend,"
"believe," "plan," "estimate," "expect," "anticipate" and other
similar expressions are forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the Act. Some or all of the events or results
anticipated by these forward-looking statements may not occur.
Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include
UltraStrip's ability to partner with a large company which can
finance the equipment and sell it to military and other customers.
Further information on the Company's risk factors is contained in
the Company's press releases and its Form 10-KSB and other filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission. DATASOURCE: UltraStrip
Systems, Inc. CONTACT: Alex Rivera, Director of Investor Relations,
UltraStrip Systems, Inc., +1-772-287-4846, or Web site:
http://www.ultrastrip.com/ http://www.ecospheretech.com/
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