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M2M Connectivity Leader Quatech Introduces RoHS-compliant Products
HUDSON, Ohio --(Business Wire)-- June 21, 2006 -- Quatech Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of DPAC Technologies Corp. (OTCBB:DPAC) and a leader in 802.11 wireless machine-to-machine (M2M) connectivity solutions, today announced the release of several products that now comply with the European Union Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS), which restricts the use of harmful substances such as lead in new equipment.
Quatech's industry-leading line of 802.11b/g wireless device server modules and external wireless device servers are the first RoHS-compliant products released. Many of the products in the Device Connectivity product family, including Serial PCMCIA Cards and PCI Serial Boards, are also now fully compliant. For an updated schedule of compliant product releases, please visit http://www.quatech.com/general/rohs_schedule.php.
"Quatech is committed to releasing environmentally friendly products to meet the EU goals as well as our own," said Steve Runkel, CEO of Quatech. "With these new RoHS-compliant versions, all Quatech products will maintain the highest levels of quality that we've offered our customers since 1983."
Quatech is collaborating with its suppliers to comply with the European Union Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment ("RoHS") Directive (2002/95/EC) that takes effect July 1, 2006. The RoHS directive prohibits the sale of electronic equipment containing certain hazardous substances such as lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls ("PBB") and polybrominated diphenylethers ("PBDE") in the European Union.
For more information about Quatech's environmental policies, please visit http://www.quatech.com/general/rohs.php.
About Quatech
Quatech high performance device networking & connectivity solutions help companies improve their bottom line performance. Quatech enables reliable machine-to-machine (M2M) communications via secure 802.11 wireless or traditional wired networks with industrial grade embedded radios, modules, boards and external device servers. For local and mobile connections, Quatech serial adapters provide connectivity and port expansion via any interface option. Satisfied customers rely on our unique combination of performance and support to improve bottom line performance through the highest application quality and lower total cost of ownership (TCO). Quatech markets its products through a global network of distributors, resellers, systems integrators and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Founded in 1983, Quatech is headquartered in Hudson, Ohio, and merged with DPAC Technologies Corp. (OTCBB: DPAC) in February 2006. www.quatech.com.
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