Danfoss Announces Exclusive Agreement with PROCON, Inc.

Agreement enables Danfoss to provide customers with real-time temperature data

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Jan 25, 2010, 09:02 ET

BALTIMORE, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Danfoss, one of the world's leading manufacturers of electronic and mechanical components and control systems for refrigeration and air conditioning, heating, and motion controls, announces an agreement with PROCON, Inc., provider of mobile resource management (MRM) technologies and processes.

Under terms of the agreement, PROCON is the exclusive supplier to Danfoss of MRM products that will enable Danfoss to monitor refrigeration temperatures in real-time environments, either stationary or mobile. As a result, Danfoss can provide its customers with temperature data transmission (along with location), alerts for temperature variances and data analysis for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) compliance, all on a real time-basis.

"We are proud that Danfoss has placed their confidence is us, and we look forward to a rewarding relationship with them," said PROCON Chairman Brian Boling. "PROCON's MRM technologies and processes have matured and are now able to solve many global mobile management issues. Danfoss has a clear vision of how our solutions can be integrated into their technologies to avoid shrinkage and spoilage and to support international compliance for their customers."

Danfoss is also pleased with the role PROCON will play in their business. According to Keith Baughman, Delivery Group Manager of Danfoss' Food Chain Division, "Danfoss is moving into the next phase of cold-chain compliance solutions for our customers, providing real-time onsite and remote temperature monitoring capabilities. PROCON technology positions us to enhance our solutions with cutting-edge technologies that better serve our customers and help us grow our business."

About Danfoss:

Danfoss is one of the world's leading manufacturers of electronic and mechanical components and control systems for refrigeration and air conditioning, heating, and motion controls. We operate in more than 100 countries, employ 22,300 people, and hold more than 1,800 patents on a wide range of products. Our innovative, reliable products are backed by local sales and support to help our customers solve their greatest challenges. With its visionary and committed employees, Danfoss meets the needs of its customers through its EnVisioneering(SM) partnerships. EnVisioneering focuses on developing new technologies for sustainable business growth through engineering innovation, energy efficiency and environmental responsibility. For more information about Danfoss, visit: www.danfoss.us. For more information about EnVisioneering, visit: www.envisioneering.danfoss.com.

About PROCON:

PROCON, headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, is one of the world's leading providers of MRM products and services. By providing a globally managed, wireless data network, PROCON reduces the costs; complexities and risks associated with deploying and supporting mobile applications and connected devices. PROCON offers solutions for government, automotive, consumer and commercial applications and currently has more than 450,000 units in use throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. PROCON has more than 25 industry-leading brands and offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia and the United Kingdom, and a software development laboratory in Thailand. For more information about PROCON, contact David Meyer at 866-694-2704 or visit www.proconmrm.com.