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PlantCML Acquires REVERSE 911®
North America’s top provider of
emergency response solutions acquires country’s most
recognizable brand in public safety emergency notification
May 14, 2007 (Temecula, CA/Indianapolis, IN):
PlantCML, North America’s leader in mission-critical
communications systems for emergency contact centers,
announced today the acquisition of Sigma Communications,
LLC, creator of REVERSE 911®, the country’s most recognized
brand in emergency notification technology for emergency management, law enforcement, and other public safety agencies.
The acquisition adds another high-demand element to
PlantCML’s portfolio of communications products, further
solidifying its position as the nation’s top provider of
response management solutions and emergency notification
technology.
Tim Fuller, President and Chief Executive Officer of
PlantCML, states, “Recent events in our country serve as
powerful reminders of the need for fast and accurate
communication in a crisis. Notification and response
technologies are now an imperative for communities and
organizations everywhere. With the acquisition of REVERSE
911®, no company is better positioned to deliver a complete
critical communications solution.”
PlantCML continues to be backed by Golden Gate Capital, a
San Francisco-based private equity firm with $3.3 billion of
capital under management. “We are excited to support
PlantCML as it continues its consolidation of the emergency
response space,” said David Dominik, Managing Director at
Golden Gate Capital. “The acquisition of REVERSE 911® adds
yet another mission-critical public safety element to
PlantCML’s core suite of solutions and services.”
“The REVERSE 911® trademark is synonymous with public safety
notification across North America,” said Kevin McCarthy,
President of REVERSE 911®. “Joining forces with PlantCML and
its extensive customer base will allow for even greater
corporate expansion and accelerated development in meeting
the demands of today’s market.”
Existing agreements between each company, its customers,
partners, and service providers will be honored. “It’s very
much business as usual for customers, partners and others
who have dealings with PlantCML and REVERSE 911®,” said Tim
Fuller.
About PlantCML
PlantCML is North America’s leading provider of crisis
communications and emergency response solutions and
services. The company offers leading edge telecommunications
functionality for mission-critical applications through
flexible, scaleable E911 solutions covering wireless
communications, Computer Telephony Integrated (CTI)
workstations, Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), Voice over IP
(VoIP) and NG911 solutions, emergency notification and more.
Headquartered in Temecula, California, with operations in
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada; Franklin, TN; and Huntsville, AL;
PlantCML develops, manufactures, integrates and supports
solutions for the critical call center environment. The
company serves both the public safety and private security
sectors, including federal agencies, transportation and
utilities. For more information, please visit:
www.plantcml.com.
About Sigma Communications,
LLC & REVERSE 911®
REVERSE 911® offers patented interactive technology that
enables users to send recorded messages rapidly and
simultaneously to thousands of people. Users can pinpoint
precisely who receives the communication based on 9-1-1
calling data, geographic areas, or lists built on specific
criteria. REVERSE 911® has proven useful for reporting
missing persons, announcing water contaminations, or for
distributing crime alerts. Today, REVERSE 911® is a leading
technology for emergency management personnel, police
departments, fire departments and other groups that
recognize the critical importance of a fast, reliable
communications tool during times of crisis. For more
information, please visit:
www.reverse911.com.
About Golden Gate Capital:
Golden Gate Capital is a San Francisco-based private equity
investment firm with approximately 3.3 billion of capital
under management. The firm is dedicated to partnering with
world-class management teams to invest in change-intensive,
growth businesses. Golden Gate targets investments in
situations where there is a demonstrable opportunity to
significantly enhance a company's value. The principals of
Golden Gate Capital have a long and successful history of
investing with management partners across a wide rage of
industries and transaction types. For more information,
please visit
www.goldengatecap.com.
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