Markland Technologies Inc. Manufacturing Facilities Completes ISO 9001 Quality System Certification, as it Begins to Produce Surveillance and Sensing Products
March 31, 2006 11:22:30 (ET)
PROVIDENCE, R.I., Mar 31, 2006 (PRIMEZONE via COMTEX) -- Markland Technologies, Inc. (Pink Sheets:MRKL), a company transforming advanced laboratory technology into real-world products, announced today that its Rhode Island manufacturing facilities have completed ISO (International Organization for Standardization) 9001 quality system certification. ISO is a worldwide federation of national standards adopted by 154 countries and has become an international reference for quality management requirements. The achievement of ISO 9001 certification is an important milestone for Markland as it begins to produce surveillance and sensing products which it has just recently received licensing rights.
Markland has produced and shipped initial low-volume quantities of three unique products to its subsidiary Technest Holdings Inc. in the recent months which have adhered to the ISO 9001 process:
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Markland Technologies, Inc. Achieves ISO 9001 Certification
March 31, 2006 09:52:01 (ET)
PROVIDENCE, R.I., Mar 31, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Markland Technologies, Inc. (Other OTC:MRKL), a company transforming advanced laboratory technology into real-world products, announced today that its Rhode Island manufacturing facilities has completed ISO (International Organization for Standardization) 9001 quality system certification. ISO is a worldwide federation of national standards adopted by 154 countries and has become an international reference for quality management requirements. The achievement of ISO 9001 certification is an important milestone for Markland as it begins to produce surveillance and sensing products which it has just recently received licensing rights.
Markland has produced and shipped initial low volume quantities of three unique products to its subsidiary Technest Holdings Inc. in the recent months which have adhered to the ISO 9001 process:
-- STUDS Perimeter Defense Sensor
-- Cerberus Omni Video Surveillance Sensor
-- HELIOS Laser Deterrent
As part of the certification process, Markland implemented systems and processes to promote uniform high quality results throughout its product development and production activities. These systems are designed to deliver consistently high quality, reduce cycle time, and improve efficiencies. Regular, independent auditing ensures ISO 9001 continuing compliance. The company believes that this reflects its commitment to quality and excellence for its customers.
About Markland Technologies
Markland Technologies, Inc. is engaged in the identification of advanced technologies currently under development in laboratories, universities and in private industry, and in the transformation of those technologies into next-generation products. Markland's solutions support military, law enforcement and homeland security personnel to protect the nation's citizens, borders and critical infrastructure assets from the threat of terrorism and other dangers. Through strategic development, Markland focuses on the creation of dual-use technology and products with applications in both the defense market and civilian homeland security and law enforcement fields. The Company is a Board Member of the Homeland Security Industries Association. For more information about the company and its products, please visit the Markland home page at http://www.marklandtech.com.
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Markland Technologies Inc. Announces Intellectual Property Licensing Rights for Security and Medical Industry
March 29, 2006 11:00:23 (ET)
PROVIDENCE, R.I., Mar 29, 2006 (PRIMEZONE via COMTEX) -- Markland Technologies, Inc. (Pink Sheets:MRKL), a company transforming advanced laboratory technology into real-world products, announced today the signing of an extensive product and intellectual property licensing agreement between itself and Technest Holdings Inc.
This agreement provides Markland with exclusive licensing, manufacturing and distribution rights which encompass at the time of signing approximately 12 products and 20 patents with applications in the areas of intelligent surveillance, 3D imaging, and medical products and services and is subject to the achievement of specified minimum royalty payments. Markland intends to pursue specific opportunities for these products and intellectual property within defined commercial market places to develop revenue streams.
The rights for these products and intellectual property are limited to specific markets which exclude products to be sold to or for use by, and services to be provided to, the United States Department of Defense and comparable defense ministries of other countries, the United States Department of Homeland Security and any successor agencies performing comparable functions, the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Department of State, and the U.S. intelligence agencies and comparable intelligence departments of other countries.
The products covered by this agreement are as follows:
-- ACADA Point Chemical Detector -- AACES Remote Standoff Chemical Detector -- STUDS Perimeter Defense Sensor -- WellCam Omni Video Surveillance and Rescue Sensor -- Cerberus Omni Video Surveillance Sensor -- SureMatch 3D Suite Facial Recognition Software -- 3D Sketch Artist Software -- HELIOS Laser Deterrent -- IntraOral Medical Imaging Device -- FaceCam 3D Camera -- RainBow 3D Medical Imaging Software -- NoseCam 3D Camera Some of the commercial security markets which the Company intends to pursue with these products include: high value corporate and private facilities, large public venues such as hotels, casinos, and stadiums, and privately owned chemical facilities.
Some of the medical markets which the Company intends to pursue as an OEM supplier include dentistry and diagnostic imaging.
Markland Technologies, Inc. is engaged in the identification of advanced technologies currently under development in laboratories, universities and in private industry, and in the transformation of those technologies into next-generation products. Markland's solutions support military, law enforcement and homeland security personnel to protect the nation's citizens, borders and critical infrastructure assets from the threat of terrorism and other dangers. Through strategic development, Markland focuses on the creation of dual-use technology and products with applications in both the defense market and civilian homeland security and law enforcement fields. The Company is a Board Member of the Homeland Security Industries Association. For more information about the company and its products, please visit the Markland home page at http://www.marklandtech.com.
More information on Homeland Security issues, including news releases,events and experts available for comment, can be found on the HomelandSecurity Newsline at www.primezone.com/hs
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