ISELIN, N.J., May 16, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Track Innovations Ltd., (OTI) (Nasdaq:OTIV), a global leader in contactless smart card solutions, today announced that it has been awarded a contract, in conjunction with a local market partner, to deploy its EasyFuel solution for a government ministry in Africa.
The contract's initial order is for $2.5 million and such revenues are scheduled to be recognized by OTI this year. The agreement, to facilitate automated refueling at both on-road service stations and home bases, is for ten years. OTI will generate ongoing revenues, in addition to product sales, from the provision of a wide range of services including key account management, fuel management reports and a comprehensive service bureau. It is anticipated that additional orders will be placed as the project expands to support other government ministries that will select additional sites and vehicles.
As government vehicles refuel across the country, home base facilities and priority on-road service stations will be equipped during phase one of the project, with additional refueling locations enabled thereafter. Vehicle identification will be supported in conjunction with driver identification in an effort to eliminate fraud and various risk management parameters such as fuel grade and tank capacity checks. The EasyFuel system will provide automatic odometer and/or engine hour outputs in order to assist the government in its efforts to manage fuel consumption.
Oded Bashan, Chairman, & CEO of OTI commented, "The EasyFuel product provides a perfect fit for monitoring and controlling fuel consumption and fleet activity. It provides excellent value to customers and presents a long–term, ongoing, high-margin revenue stream for OTI by providing hardware, software and additional services for each project."
EasyFuel is easy, quick and cost-effective to install and maintain and the solution enables a fast turnaround at the pump. The EasyFuel system has built-in benefits for oil companies, commercial fleet operators, financial institutions and private motorists. The oil companies build loyalty with fleet companies via long-term contracts, as well as with private motorists. The OTI solutions are easily integrated into existing hardware and software systems. The system allows for 24-hour non-attendant sales, as well as greater in-store purchases. Fleet companies eliminate non-authorized fueling and receive comprehensive billing and detailed operating information. Financial institutions benefit from new transaction fees and greater cash flow. Retail customers receive 24-hour, fast, cashless service as well as loyalty program rewards.
About OTI
Established in 1990, OTI (Nasdaq:OTIV) designs, develops and markets secure contactless microprocessor-based smart card technology to address the needs of a wide variety of markets. Applications developed by OTI include product solutions for petroleum payment systems, homeland security solutions, electronic passports and IDs, payments, mass transit ticketing, parking and loyalty programs. OTI has a global network of regional offices to market and support its products. The company was awarded the Frost & Sullivan 2005 and 2006 Company of the Year Award in the field of smart cards. For more information on OTI, visit .
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