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SmarTire to Present Current and Future Wireless Technologies at Wall Street Analyst Forum
Tuesday May 31, 9:30 am ET
RICHMOND, BC, May 31 /CNW/ - SmarTire Systems Inc. (OTCBB: SMTR - News) announced today that Robert Rudman, SmarTire's President and CEO, will present at the 16th Annual Wall Street Analyst Forum at The Roosevelt Hotel in New York City on June 2. The presentation will focus on SmarTire's current market opportunities in tire monitoring and the Company's future in wireless sensing and control systems for the transportation industry.
Mr. Rudman is scheduled to present on Thursday, June 2 at 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. The 12:30 p.m. presentation will be webcast at vcall.com sign)92138, where it will also be archived.
"The implementation of the TREAD Act is providing major opportunities to grow our business," say Robert Rudman, SmarTire President and CEO. "In developing our tire pressure monitoring systems, additional growth opportunities are rapidly emerging in other transportation based wireless applications such as homeland security, vehicle and driver safety and asset management. By leveraging our extensive core industry experience and our patented wireless technologies, SmarTire is well positioned to capitalize on these emerging opportunities. In the meantime, the market for our current tire monitoring systems for cars, motorcycles, trucks, RVs, buses and industrial vehicles continues to grow and develop. We encourage all our shareholders and interested investors to listen to the webcast of the presentation."
About Wall Street Analyst Forum
The WSAF has been sponsoring analyst conferences in New York, Boston and London since 1989. The forum has involved 2,500 presenting NYSE/NASDAQ/AMEX corporations and the attendance of 15,000-plus analyst/portfolio managers. It has received coverage in The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, CNBC, Bloomberg, etc. |
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| From: jmhollen | 6/27/2005 12:01:52 PM | | | | | | SmarTire Systems to Present at Las Vegas Microcap Conference
Presentation to be Webcast Live - 6/27/2005 9:30:47 AM
RICHMOND, BC, June 27, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SMTR) President and CEO, Robert Rudman, will be a featured presenter at the Cinapsys Microcap Conference Wednesday, June 29 at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas.
Mr. Rudman is scheduled to present at 11-11:30 a.m. PDT. A question-and- answer session will follow. The presentation will be webcast live at wallstreetwebcast.com. The webcast can be accessed at hawkassociates.com after the conference.
About the Cinapsys Microcap Conference
The Cinapsys Microcap Conferences provide a concentrated forum where institutional and retail investors can meet and network with the executives of growth companies hand picked by Cinapsys staff. The conference will highlight approximately two dozen companies from industry groups including healthcare/life sciences, consumer products, digital media, high tech and more. For more information on the Cinapsys Microcap Conference, visit microcapconference.org.
About SmarTire Systems Inc.
SmarTire develops and markets proprietary advanced tire pressure monitoring and technology systems for the global automotive and transportation industries. The U.S. government, through the TREAD Act, has legislated that all new passenger vehicles must be equipped with tire monitoring systems beginning with a phased implementation in 2004. SmarTire is capitalizing on the rapidly emerging OEM and aftermarket opportunities. The company's vision is to become the preeminent provider of wireless sensing and control systems for vehicles worldwide. Incorporated in 1987, SmarTire has offices in North America and Europe.
A comprehensive investment profile regarding SmarTire Systems Inc. may be found online at hawkassociates.com.
Additional information about SmarTire Systems can be found on the website smartire.com. An online investor relations kit containing SmarTire press releases, SEC filings, current Level II price quotes, interactive Java, stock charts and other useful information for investors can be found at hawkassociates.com and hawkmicrocaps.com. Investors may contact Randy Halischuk, or Judy Leclercq, SmarTire at (800) 982-2001 e-mail: investor_relations@smartire.com or Frank Hawkins or Julie Marshall, Hawk Associates at (305) 451-1888, e-mail: info@hawkassociates.com.
Contact:
Randy Halischuk or Judy Leclercq at (800) 982-2001
Email: investor_relations@smartire.com
or
Hawk Associates at (305) 451-1888
E-mail: info@hawkassociates.com
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| From: jmhollen | 7/7/2005 9:41:28 AM | | | | | | SmarTire Announces Management Changes - OTCBB: SMTR - 7/7/2005 9:30:27 AM
RICHMOND, BC, July 7, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (SMTR) today announced the reorganization of its senior management team effective June 30th. President and CEO, Robert Rudman has resigned and will serve SmarTire both as the non-executive Chairman of the Board and as a consultant to the Company. Chief Operating Officer, Al Kozak has been promoted to the position of President and CEO. The General Manager of the Company's European operations, Nigel Hammond has been promoted to the new position of Managing Director, SmarTire (Europe).
Robert Rudman stated, "As SmarTire enters its next major stage of development, it is necessary that all members of our senior management team have the responsibility and authority to focus their unique skill sets on the opportunities and challenges ahead. In my particular case, I can best serve SmarTire as the Chairman of the Board and consultant to the Company. With the completion of the major financing that we announced yesterday, SmarTire now has the capital resources to execute on its strategic plan and it is in this area that I will play an active role. In addition, I will continue to be the company's primary representative to the investment community."
Rudman continued, "I am very pleased to announce the promotion of Al Kozak to the position of President and CEO. Mr. Kozak has been with the company for three years in the capacity of Chief Operating Officer. He brings over thirty years experience in various high technology companies ranging from industrial controls, telecommunications, networking, semiconductor design, and manufacturing. During his career, Mr. Kozak has held numerous senior management positions and was actively involved with the launch of five companies - all of which have continued to grow and prosper. With his diverse background, he has been instrumental in the development of a plan and vision for SmarTire that we expect will enable the company to capitalize on its core tire monitoring technology by developing a new family of wireless products."
"I am pleased to accept this new position," said Mr. Kozak. "The vehicle industry is a challenging market for a new company to enter but we have positioned SmarTire for success. We are rapidly transitioning from a single product company to a provider of turnkey solutions for vehicle manufacturers based on an architecture that will support multiple sensing and control applications. We are currently marketing systems based on state of the art communications protocols that network SmarTire into the heart of the vehicle's computer and control systems."
The company also announced the promotion of Nigel Hammond to the position of Managing Director of SmarTire (Europe). Mr. Hammond has 25 years of experience in the European market and joined SmarTire in 1988. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Hammond specialized in introducing new products to various markets with particular success in the compact construction equipment and specialist tire sectors. In SmarTire's European operations, he has held various positions in sales management, business development and most recently as General Manager.
About SmarTire Systems Inc.
SmarTire develops and markets proprietary advanced tire pressure monitoring and technology systems for the global automotive and transportation industries. The U.S. Government, through the TREAD Act, has legislated that all new passenger vehicles must be equipped with tire monitoring systems beginning with a phased implementation in 2004. SmarTire is capitalizing on the rapidly emerging OEM and aftermarket opportunities. The company's vision is to become the preeminent provider of wireless sensing and control systems for vehicles worldwide. Incorporated in 1987, SmarTire has offices in North America and Europe.
A comprehensive investment profile regarding SmarTire Systems Inc. may be found online at www.hawkassociates.com/smartire/profile.htm.
Additional information about SmarTire Systems can be found on the website www.smartire.com. An online investor kit containing SmarTire press releases, SEC filings, current price Level II quotes, interactive Java, stock charts and other useful information for investors can be found at www.hawkassociates.com and www.hawkmicrocaps.com. Investors may contact Frank Hawkins or Julie Marshall of Hawk Associates at (305) 451-1888, email: info@hawkassociates.com.
SOURCE SmarTire Systems Inc.
Hawk Associates at (305) 451-1888, Email: info@hawkassociates.com
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| From: jmhollen | 7/18/2005 10:00:05 AM | | | | | | Louis To Distribute SmarTire For Motorcycles
OTCBB: SMTR - 7/18/2005 9:30:28 AM
RICHMOND, BC, July 18, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (SMTR) announced today that Detlev Louis Motorradvertriebs GmbH in Hamburg, Germany, the largest mail order company for motorcycle garments and technical parts in Europe, will be distributing SmarTire for Motorcycles.
SmarTire for Motorcycles is an active tire pressure and temperature monitoring system that provides real-time tire information to the rider while the bike is in motion. At a push of the button, SmarTire displays each tire's pressure, temperature and pressure deviation. If the system detects a loss of air pressure or abnormally high tire temperature, a bright warning light automatically alerts the rider to the condition.
Al Kozak, President & CEO of SmarTire, said, "We are pleased to add Louis GmbH as a new distributor in the European market. Louis is one of the most respected sources of quality accessories for motorcycles in Europe and will begin to market our product in July of this year. Louis is the market leader for motorcycle garments and accessories with 55 shops in Germany and four in Austria."
About Detlev Louis Motorradvertriebs GmbH
Louis' success has been based on the 880-page catalogue. The company produces 1.1 million copies per year. In addition to its well-known catalogue, the company produces 12 32-page leaflets with a distribution of 25 million brochures a year. In 2004, Louis was named the best online shop by Computer Bild magazine along with prestigious companies like Amazon, Staples, Ikea and Tchibo. For more information, visit louis.de.
About SmarTire Systems Inc.
SmarTire develops and markets proprietary advanced tire pressure monitoring and technology systems for the global automotive and transportation industries. The U.S. government, through the TREAD Act, has legislated that all new passenger vehicles must be equipped with tire monitoring systems beginning with a phased implementation in 2004. SmarTire is capitalizing on the rapidly emerging OEM and aftermarket opportunities. The Company's vision is to become the preeminent provider of wireless sensing and control systems for vehicles worldwide. Incorporated in 1987, SmarTire has offices in North America and Europe.
A comprehensive investment profile regarding SmarTire Systems Inc. may be found at hawkassociates.com.
Additional information about SmarTire Systems can be found at smartire.com. An online investor kit containing SmarTire press releases, SEC filings, current price Level II quotes, interactive Java, stock charts and other useful information for investors can be found at hawkassociates.com and hawkmicrocaps.com. Investors may contact Frank Hawkins or Julie Marshall of Hawk Associates at (305) 451-1888, e-mail: info@hawkassociates.com.
Contact:
Hawk Associates at 1.305.451.1888
Email: info@hawkassociates.com
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| From: jmhollen | 8/9/2005 12:38:39 PM | | | | | | SmarTire Announces New VP Sales and Marketing
8/9/2005 12:29:40 PM
RICHMOND, BC, Aug 09, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (SMTR) announced today that it has recruited David Warkentin as its new Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
Warkentin brings over 25 years of sales, sales management and marketing experience in emerging technology sectors to the company. Since 1985, he has held positions with companies such as Glenayre Technologies and John Fluke Manufacturing, which were active in various technology markets including wireless telecommunications and electronic security. Warkentin has also owned and managed companies in the dealer and distribution channels in the wireless telecommunications sector.
Warkentin was responsible for sales at Silent Witness during its growth from $25 million to $58 million culminating in the acquisition of the company by Honeywell Video Systems. Most recently, he was Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Intrinsyc Software International.
Al Kozak, CEO of SmarTire, said, "David Warkentin brings extensive experience in wireless technology growth markets, and his entrepreneurial outlook is consistent with the vision for SmarTire. He will be a perfect fit as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for our company."
About SmarTire Systems Inc.
SmarTire develops and markets proprietary advanced tire pressure monitoring and technology systems for the global automotive and transportation industries. The U.S. government, through the TREAD Act, has legislated that all new passenger vehicles must be equipped with tire monitoring systems beginning with a phased implementation in 2004. SmarTire is capitalizing on the rapidly emerging OEM and aftermarket opportunities. The company's vision is to become the preeminent provider of wireless sensing and control systems for vehicles worldwide. Incorporated in 1987, SmarTire has offices in North America and Europe.
A comprehensive investment profile regarding SmarTire Systems Inc. may be found at hawkassociates.com.
Additional information about SmarTire Systems can be found at smartire.com. An online investor relations kit containing SmarTire press releases, SEC filings, current price Level II quotes, interactive Java, stock charts and other useful information for investors can be found at hawkassociates.com and hawkmicrocaps.com. Investors may contact Frank Hawkins or Julie Marshall of Hawk Associates at (305) 451-1888, e-mail: info@hawkassociates.com.
Contact:
Hawk Associates at (305) 451-1888
Email: info@hawkassociates.com
SOURCE SmarTire Systems Inc.
Hawk Associates at (305) 451-1888, Email: info@hawkassociates.com
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| From: jmhollen | 9/2/2005 4:11:44 PM | | | | | | SmarTire Announces Resignation of Kozak as Director
to Increase Independence of Board
Kozak to Continue as President and CEO of SmarTire
9/2/2005 4:05:28 PM
RICHMOND, Canada, Sept 02, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (SMTR) announced today that President and CEO Al Kozak has voluntarily resigned as a director to increase the independence of the board. The resignation has no impact on the duties of Kozak as President and CEO.
Robert Rudman, non-executive chairman of SmarTire's board, said, "Our objective is to move toward the creation of a totally non-executive, independent board in keeping with the spirit of Sarbanes-Oxley. We are now at a stage to expand the depth and experience of the board of directors."
About SmarTire Systems Inc.
SmarTire develops and markets proprietary advanced tire pressure monitoring and technology systems for the global automotive and transportation industries. The U.S. government, through the TREAD Act, has legislated that all new passenger vehicles must be equipped with tire monitoring systems beginning with a phased implementation in 2004. SmarTire is capitalizing on the rapidly emerging OEM and aftermarket opportunities. The company's vision is to become the preeminent provider of wireless sensing and control systems for vehicles worldwide. Incorporated in 1987, SmarTire has offices in North America and Europe.
A comprehensive investment profile regarding SmarTire Systems Inc. may be found at hawkassociates.com.
Additional information about SmarTire Systems can be found at smartire.com . An online investor relations kit containing SmarTire press releases, SEC filings, current price Level II quotes, interactive Java, stock charts and other useful information for investors can be found at hawkassociates.com and americanmicrocaps.com . Investors may contact Frank Hawkins or Julie Marshall of Hawk Associates at (305) 451-1888, e-mail: info@hawkassociates.com .
SOURCE SmarTire Systems, Inc.
Frank Hawkins or Julie Marshall, both of Hawk Associates, +1-305-451-1888, or
info@hawkassociates.com, for SmarTire
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| From: jmhollen | 9/8/2005 10:21:10 AM | | | | | | SmarTire to Present at Arch Investment Conference Sept. 13 in New York City - Conference to be Webcast Live
9/8/2005 10:06:29 AM
RICHMOND, Canada, Sept 08, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (SMTR) announced today that Chairman Robert Rudman will present at the Arch Investment Conference in New York City, Tuesday, Sept. 13. The conference will be webcast live.
SmarTire is one of six companies presenting at the conference. Rudman is scheduled to present in the morning session from 9 to 10 a.m. The audience will include fund managers, analysts and investment bankers, media and other members of the investment community.
The conference will be webcast live at
informedinvestors.com .
About Arch
Arch Investment Conferences, Inc. is an investment conference company that provides services to public small and microcap companies. Arch hosts exclusive events for companies to connect with fund managers, analysts, investment bankers, brokers and other members of the investment community. Arch is not only a bridge to the companies of tomorrow, but to the investment ideas of today. For more information, visit archconferences.com .
About SmarTire Systems Inc.
SmarTire develops and markets proprietary advanced tire pressure monitoring and technology systems for the global automotive and transportation industries. The U.S. government, through the TREAD Act, has legislated that all new passenger vehicles must be equipped with tire monitoring systems beginning with a phased implementation in 2004. SmarTire is capitalizing on the rapidly emerging OEM and aftermarket opportunities. The company's vision is to become the preeminent provider of wireless sensing and control systems for vehicles worldwide. Incorporated in 1987, SmarTire has offices in North America and Europe.
A comprehensive investment profile regarding SmarTire Systems Inc. may be found at hawkassociates.com .
Additional information about SmarTire Systems can be found at smartire.com . An online investor relations kit containing SmarTire press releases, SEC filings, current Level II price quotes, interactive Java, stock charts and other useful information for investors can be found at hawkassociates.com and americanmicrocaps.com . Investors may contact Frank Hawkins or Julie Marshall of Hawk Associates at (305) 451-1888, e-mail: info@hawkassociates.com .
SOURCE SmarTire Systems, Inc.
Frank Hawkins or Julie Marshall
Hawk Associates, +1-305-451-1888, or
info@hawkassociates.com, for SmarTire Systems
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