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Active Control receives purchase order to integrate gas monitors into ActiveMine System

Posted on: Monday, 1 December 2008, 11:15 CST

TORONTO, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Active Control Technology Inc. (TSX-V:ACT) announced today that Stacey Lynn Coal Co., a West Virginia coal producer, has signed a purchase order to integrate gas monitoring into their ActiveMine(TM) system.

The purchase order is in addition to Stacey Lynn's previously announced order for ActiveMine, the premier wireless voice communications and locating system for mines, in May 2008.

The carbon monoxide gas monitoring system, provided by Rel-Tek Corporation, a Monroeville, PA manufacturer of gas, pump, and belt monitoring and control systems, will be installed by ACT in December 2008. Network integration of the system was engineered collaboratively by both companies.

The ActiveMine installation will begin with deployment of the above-ground network and gas monitoring system. This will be followed by installation of the underground ActiveMine wireless nodes and voice components.

Stacey Lynn initially purchased ActiveMine's basic digital voice system, which provides unsurpassed quality. Once the mine extends beyond 5,000 feet, tracking functionality will be added without the need for additional network hardware. In addition, data communications enabling the transmission of safety, maintenance and production information can be supported by the same network.

"Stacey Lynn's decision validates ActiveMine's unique 'layered approach' value proposition," said Steve Barrett, President and CEO, Active Control. "This capability over a single wireless network is unique to ActiveMine, making it the system of choice for forward-thinking mine operators "

ACT's business partner in the U.S., Fairmont Supply Company, played a key role in linking ACT with Stacey Lynn.

The company also announced that Dr. Annie Wang has left Active Control to pursue other career opportunities. Mr. Barrett thanked Dr. Wang for her service to the company and looks forward to working with her as ACT continues its China expansion.

About ActiveMine

ActiveMine's communications, data and tracking system enables monitoring of production, personnel and equipment in all types of surface and underground mining environments, including coal and base metal mines. The system is designed to:

- Operate on a 100 percent wireless Wi-Fi network backbone. - Be less susceptible to water and mechanical damage of all sorts, including rock fall. - Use open-standards technology. - Meet federal MINER Act requirements for wireless systems as established in MSHA policies. - Provide a wireless communications and data network above-ground, linked seamlessly to underground networks.

About Active Control Technology

ACT designs and markets wireless network control and communication systems for buildings and extreme environments. Located in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, the company trades publicly on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol ACT. For more information, visit the company's website at www.activecontrol.com.

About Rel-Tek Corporation

Rel-Tek manufactures a complete line of gas monitoring and control systems, including PC-based data logging and telemetry software and a full complement of field I/O hardware. Clients include underground mines, tunnels, factories, water treatment, office buildings, municipal bus garages and other hazardous sites. For more information, visit the company's website at www.rel-tek.com.

About Fairmont Supply Company

Founded in 1921, Fairmont Supply Company is one of the largest full-line distributors of industrial maintenance, repair and operating supplies in the United States to the energy and mining industry, with the headquarters located in the Southpointe Business Complex, Canonsburg, PA. Fairmont Supply Company currently operates 25 service center facilities and 9 on-site stores management locations across the United States. Fairmont Supply Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Consol Energy. More company information can be found at www.fairmontsupply.com.

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SOURCE Active Control Technology Inc.

Source: PR Newswire

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