QTT, INC. announces acquisition of infrared pavement sensors from Control Products

11-01-2006

(ST. LOUIS, MO November 2006) – Quixote Transportation Technologies, Inc. (QTT) has acquired the mobile infrared pavement temperature sensor product line from Control Products, Inc. (CPI) of Vancouver, Washington.  Effective November 13, 2006, QTT will be manufacturing and selling CPI’s mobile surface temperature system, known as the Surface Patrol™ (Model 999J), and their Mini-Mapping software program used to plot road weather data.

The Surface Patrol is a mobile temperature sensor that measures the ambient (air) temperature.  It also features a non-contact infrared sensor for measuring pavement temperature.  The Surface Patrol temperature sensor has been manufactured since 1991 – longer than any other vendor.  Airport Operators, Cities, Counties, Municipalities and State DOTs use the Surface Patrol to detect possible freezing temperatures on the pavement.  In doing so, they experience more efficient and effective use of sand, salt and de-icing chemicals.  QTT will sell the Surface Patrol under the Surface Systems or SSI product line.  It will be known as the SSI Surface Patrol (Model 999J).

The Surface Patrol has a dash-mounted digital meter that displays the pavement and ambient temperatures, and also sounds an audible alarm when potential freezing conditions are detected.  The device provides an optional RS-232 output to connect to a computer or other peripheral devices.  Opposed to its competition, the user can calibrate the Surface Patrol in the field, and it has better resolution, accuracy and reliability.  The unit is easy to install and use, and inexpensive when compared to other pavement monitoring devices.  Additionally, a major benefit is that it allows the user to view pavement data across an entire route, not just one location.  The Surface Patrol is a nice addition to QTT’s product portfolio because it has already been integrated with QTT’s NiteStar Distance Measuring Instrument (DMI).  The Mini-Mapping software product has an intuitive user interface and provides a graphical representation of the pavement and ambient temperature data.

“The Surface Patrol is a valuable addition to the QTT line of products,” explains Mark Holland, Director of Sales and Marketing for QTT.  “This is the first mobile temperature sensor offered by QTT and will provide customers with an inexpensive and distinctive way to measure pavement temperature.  QTT is known for its integration of products and the Surface Patrol fits into the QTT product line very well.  QTT possesses extensive experience designing and producing weather-hardened sensors, and the Surface Patrol will allow QTT to expand our vehicle offerings.  We are pleased to announce the acquisition of this superior product and provide it to our customers.”