Par Logistics Management Systems Announces Selection by KLLM Transport Services for Par's RT-200 Monitoring Solution
Thursday May 21st, 2009
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Par Logistics Management Systems (PAR LMS), a subsidiary of PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PTC - News), announced today that it has been selected by Jackson MS based KLLM Transport Services for fleet wide integration of Par’s RT-200 Refrigerated Trailer Tracking Solution.
Par will begin the rollout of all 2200+ units in May of 2009 and will continue to deploy systems throughout the year.
Par’s RT-200 system will allow KLLM constant real-time visibility and remote control of their refrigerated trailers while also affording for better yields in asset utilization and fuel savings. KLLM’s integration of this state of the art, cellular based solution will optimize the protection of perishable products while in transit.
Joe Stianche, KLLM’s Vice President of Operations commented, “We are pleased to announce our selection of Par Logistics as our partner of telematics for our refrigerated trailer fleets. KLLM will be utilizing the technology to better monitor and remotely control our assets so as to provide our customers with the highest standards of cargo protection. We feel strongly that the proactive use of advanced wireless technologies such as Par’s will be a major step forward for KLLM in our quest to remain among the elite refrigerated service providers in North America.”
President John W. Sammon III commented, “Par Logistics has set out to become the gold standard in refrigerated trailer tracking service and support. We believe that this selection by KLLM demonstrates not only our superior technology, but perhaps more importantly, our commitment and ability to provide quality service and support for premier cold chain partners like KLLM.”
ABOUT KLLM Transport Services
For over 40 years, KLLM has been transporting perishable commodities for satisfied customers throughout the country. KLLM offers Over-The-Road, Regional and Dedicated temperature-controlled services throughout the United States and Mexico.
ABOUT PAR LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Par Logistics Management Systems started in 1998 by providing best of breed tracking systems for the United States Department of Transportation. Par LMS businesses focus upon cold chain technologies for road, rail, and shipping markets by providing advanced integrated solutions for all types of refrigerated and dry assets. For more information about Par LMS please visit www.parlms.com
ABOUT PAR TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
PAR Technology Corporation creates and markets products that help hospitality operators around the world to better manage money, materials, people and the guest experience. PAR has provided hardware, software and services to the world's largest restaurant chains and their franchisees for almost 30 years. Today the Company's extensive offering includes technology solutions for the full spectrum of hospitality operations, from boutique hotels and independent table service restaurants to international QSR chains, all backed by PAR's global service network. The Company has over 50,000 installations in 105 countries worldwide. PAR is also a leader in providing computer-based system design and engineering services to the Department of Defense and Federal Government Agencies. PAR Technology Corporation's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol PTC. For more information visit the Company's website at www.partech.com.
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