KVH Names Star-Tech Marine Electronics its 2009 Workboat Dealer of the Year
January 07 2010 - 7:30AM
PR Newswire (US)
KVH honors top dealer for key role in bringing mini-VSAT Broadband
to commercial vessels operating in the Gulf of Mexico MIDDLETOWN,
R.I., Jan. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- KVH Industries, Inc.,
(NASDAQ:KVHI) named Star-Tech Marine Electronics its 2009 Dealer of
the Year in the commercial workboat category. A longtime KVH
dealer, Star-Tech Marine Electronics stood out in 2009 by helping
to bring KVH's TracPhone® V7 and mini-VSAT Broadband(sm) network to
commercial mariners in the Gulf of Mexico. "We are honored to be
chosen for this award," says Troy Naquin, salesman for Star-Tech
Marine Electronics. "Right around the time KVH introduced their
leasing program we were talking about the future of Star-Tech, and
we realized that communications in the oil and gas industry was one
niche that could work hand and hand with our existing services.
When we first presented the TracPhone V7, our customers were really
impressed with the compact dome and the service packages. Plus, the
folks at KVH are very easy to work with and the tech support is
great, which makes it easier for us to keep our customers happy!"
"We are excited to recognize Star-Tech Marine Electronics for their
proven dedication to KVH products," says Steve Griffin, commercial
marine sales manager for KVH. "The Star-Tech staff, with their
comprehensive knowledge of our products, provides outstanding
customer service to KVH customers, and they have quickly become one
of our largest commercial TracPhone V7 dealers in North America.
Star-Tech's decision to sell KVH's TracPhone V7 has proven
beneficial for all parties, particularly the customers who get to
enjoy KVH's rugged, affordable hardware and network along with
excellent customer service." The mini-VSAT Broadband service, along
with the KVH TracPhone V7 antenna, comprise the first end-to-end
24-inch VSAT antenna, service, and support package available for
maritime communications. Currently, seven secure earth stations
around the globe, together with seven of the world's most powerful
communications satellites, bring affordable, high-speed Internet
connections and crystal clear voice service to maritime customers
through the KVH mini-VSAT Broadband network. These features, paired
with affordable airtime plans and an expanding network of coverage,
are invaluable for commercial vessels, providing increased
operational efficiency and more frequent communication with home
offices. The TracPhone V7 and mini-VSAT Broadband also offer more
affordable calls home and easier access to personal e-mail and
Internet news, useful for boosting crew morale. Please visit
http://www.kvh.com/ for more information about KVH's extensive line
of satellite TV, satellite communications, and digital compass
products for the marine market. Visit
http://www.startechmarine.com/ for more information about Star-Tech
Marine Electronics. Note to editors: High-resolution, press-ready
images of the TracPhone V7 hardware and installations on commercial
vessels are available at http://press.kvh.com/ for download and
editorial use. About KVH Industries, Inc. Middletown, RI-based KVH
Industries, Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiary, KVH Europe A/S,
are leading providers of in-motion satellite TV and communications
systems, having designed, manufactured, and sold more than 150,000
mobile satellite antennas for applications on vessels, vehicles,
and aircraft. KVH's mission is to connect mobile customers around
the globe with the same digital television entertainment,
communications, and Internet services that they enjoy in their
homes and offices. This release may contain certain forward-looking
statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking
statements include, for example, the functionality,
characteristics, quality and performance of KVH's products and
technology; anticipated innovation and product development; and
customer preferences, requirements and expectations. The actual
results could differ materially. Factors that may cause such
differences include, among others, those discussed in KVH's most
recent Form 10-Q filed with the SEC. KVH does not assume any
obligation to update its forward-looking statements to reflect new
information or developments. KVH and TracPhone are registered
trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc. mini-VSAT Broadband is a service
mark of KVH Industries, Inc. All other trademarks are the property
of their respective companies. DATASOURCE: KVH Industries, Inc.
CONTACT: Chris Watson, KVH Industries, +1-401-845-8138, Web Site:
http://www.kvh.com/
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