AIDC Partnership: Glacier Computer And PSC New Strategic Alliance To Market Rugged Mobile Computers
New Venture to Provide State-of-the-Art OEM Equipment for Industrial Uses
Glacier Computer, a leading maker of rugged computer systems, and PSC Inc, a leading provider of data collection, scanning and imaging technology, today announced the formation of a strategic alliance whereby Glacier will OEM PSC Powerscan bar code scanners and 4400 series CE.Net hand held computers.
Glacier Computer's full-screen PC-compatible industrial computers are used on forklifts and in other fixed-mount locations. PSC's wired and wireless hand-held computers and related scanners are used for inventory management and to track products. By combining their hardware and software technologies, the combined solutions will be able to deliver state-of-the-art equipment and service to customers who require efficient and easy to use computers in warehouses, factories and similar industrial environments.
Under the terms of the agreement, Glacier will market and support PSC® bar code scanners and Falcon® 4400 Series Windows® CE .Net Mobile Computers. "PSC products are a perfect complement to our existing Glacier series of rugged computers," said Don Berch Glacier's Sales Manager. PSC offers an array of scanners and hand-held computers that our customers will integrate with the Glacier fork truck unit."
"We are excited about our new partnership and the ability to meld two leading technologies into a seamless product line," said Jim Cleveland, PSC's Vice President Sales, North America. "We have long been an innovator in the introduction of cutting edge products and this new alliance with Glacier is in keeping with our historic position as a technology leader."
About PSC Inc.
PSC Inc. is a global provider of breakthrough data-capture products and services. Wired or wireless, PSC serves multiple industries including the retail, manufacturing, distribution, transportation and logistics sectors. PSC offers a broad array of products and services including retail automation, automated data collection and mobile/wireless.
PSC and Falcon are registered trademarks of PSC Inc. All other brand and product names may be trademarks of their respective companies. PSC has a presence in more than 100 countries. PSC's headquarters and major manufacturing facility is located in Eugene, Oregon, while sales and service offices are located throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia and Australia. For more information visit www.psc.com or call 1-800-695-5700.
About Glacier Computer
Glacier Computer designs and develops versatile, rugged industrial computer systems for harsh environments in a variety of markets, including LTL crossdock, distribution, warehousing, manufacturing and more. With its in-depth knowledge and experience in the industrial computing arena, Glacier takes pride in its ability to provide quality products and exceptional customer service to meet customers' needs.
For more information about Glacier Computer's GX-1000 or other products, please contact, 603-882-1560 or visit www.glaciercomputer.com.