TagMaster Delivers RFID Solution for Chinese High-Speed Train Maintenance Workshops
Stockholm, Sweden, 2 August, 2010 - TagMaster, the leading producer of advanced RFID solutions for railway applications, has been selected by BTVE in China to provide RFID systems for automating the identification of high-speed trains in maintenance workshops across China. BTVE has ordered the first 150 RFID readers and more than 300 readers will be needed for the initial installation program. The first maintenance workshop is currently being installed and the remaining locations are expected to be completed during 2010. The newly built workshops are maintaining a fleet of high-speed electric multiple unit passenger trains and the RFID system enables the automatic identification of each unit within the workshop area.
The order was secured by Shanghai Richor Commercial Co., Ltd, (RICHOR), who is TagMaster’s distributor in China. The system integrator is Beijing Tielonghengtong Vehicle Equipment Co. LTD (BTVE) who is also providing a software solution for the maintenance workshops. In their contract with BTVE, RICHOR will provide the RFID equipment from TagMaster, as well as technical services in relation to the initial installations and integration. BTVE, who is an established supplier and integrator within the rail industry in China, expects the RFID system to be extended to additional maintenance workshops over the coming years.
Mrs Zhang, General Manager at BTVE, commented: “We are very please to be working with RICHOR and TagMaster on this project. Our engineers selected TagMaster’s RFID solution based on their technological expertise and proven capabilities within the railway industry. We’re confident this maintenance workshop application will provide the basis for other new applications within the railway sector in China.”
“This order again demonstrates the strength of TagMaster within the transportation sector in China and RICHOR’s ability to support system integrators with innovative applications. The Chinese railway market represents a tremendous opportunity for TagMaster, and RICHOR are continuously promoting our products within this sector. As a result of the high levels of investment in new lines, rolling stock and maintenance services in China, we expect to see continued growth within this market for TagMaster” says Richard Holt, Director of Transportation at TagMaster.
About TagMaster
TagMaster is a Swedish technology company founded 1994 with headquarters in Kista (Stockholm), Sweden. TagMaster designs and markets advanced long-range radio frequency identification (RFID) systems and information services associated with automatic vehicle identification, rail bound transportations and people access, in order to increase efficiency, security, convenience and to decrease environmental impact. TagMaster exports mainly to Europe, Asia and North America via global network of partners, systems integrators and distributors. TagMaster shares are traded on First North in Stockholm, Sweden. TagMaster’s Certified Adviser is Remium AB. www.tagmaster.com
For more information, please contact:
Richard Holt, Director of Transportation
Telephone: +46 8 632 1968
E-mail: richard.holt@tagmaster.com