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Toronto, Canada- NL Technologies is pleased to introduce Strata Safety Products as their newest US distributor of underground mining lamps including the lightweight Intrinsically Safe Eclipse and the brand new cordless all-in-one cap lamp, the Polaris.
“We are thrilled not only that Strata will be representing lamps, but they will also be our key partner for NLT DigitalTM” says NLT President, Heidi Levitt. “Strata have tremendous coal mining expertise and a national reach, which will go a long way to helping us help end users in choosing the most reliable and safe network for their underground applications.”
NLT DigitalTM is an Intrinsically Safe open-standards 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi based network for tracking and communicating with coal miners underground. NLT offers a full range of network solutions for both coal and metal mining including Intrinsically Safe standard fiber based access points (NetPort- IS), and our all new (Net-Portable) node, a fully portable access point housed in a light-weight Pelican case which allows mines to set up temporary communications networks for applications like mine rescue, for temporary work zones, or for network expansions. NLT Digital also offers NLT Messenger, an IS two-way text messaging product in a Northern LightTM GII cap lamp, Wi-Fi and RFID tracking of people and equipment, Fuel Monitoring and Access Control Solutions as well as VoIP
Communications.
NL Technologies has authorized distributors and dealers throughout the United States and worldwide. To find one near you, visit NLT’s Web site at www.nltinc.com or call (416) 425.6559 ext 235/1.888.425.6555.
About STRATA
Strata Safety Products ranks among the world’s largest manufacturers and suppliers of emergency mine refuge chambers and breathing air systems. They have successfully developed a complete range of chambers and related safety equipment for all mining and construction industries. Strata Safety continues to research technologies to implement and enhance their product line and always works closely with regulatory bodies and customers to keep up with industry demands
About NLT
NL Technologies (NLT) has been designing and manufacturing The Northern LightTM cap lamp for the underground mining industry for over twenty years with offices situated in Canada, Australia, Chile and distribution partners globally. In 2004, NLT leveraged its expertise to launch the Northern Light DigitalTM division, which designs underground tracking and communications systems aimed at improving safety, efficiency and preventing mine emergencies. For more information, please visit www.nltinc.com.
