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Arotech Consolidating its Simulation
Group – Moving IES From Denver to Ann Arbor
Relocation of IES Interactive
Training will allow for expanded capabilities and potent market
position in growing interactive training industry
February
14, 2006 - Arotech Corporation (NasdaqNM: ARTX) announced today
that it is consolidating its Simulation Training operations by moving
its IES Interactive Training subsidiary to Ann Arbor, Michigan.
The relocation of IES, which will continue to operate under the
IES brand name, will facilitate the strengthening of Arotech’s
Simulation and Security Division by consolidating its two simulation
companies, IES and FAAC. The IES move is expected to be completed
by June 2006.
Arotech expects to realize significant
product synergies in addition to the clear cost savings this move
will create. Each company brings its own unique capabilities to
the union, IES with its leadership in interactive video scenario
creation and training and FAAC with its extensive expertise in digital
graphics and 3D training environments.
"This move has been contemplated for some
time, and the more we communicate the possibilities between companies,
the more excited we become over bringing our respective strengths
together. IES will help to complete many of our vehicle simulator
offerings with professional training and courseware offerings,"
said Dean Krutty, President of Arotech’s FAAC Incorporated
subsidiary. "Furthermore, we anticipate synergy at all staff
levels to provide an environment conducive to the research and development
of new products and services for professional trainers in law enforcement,
public safety and the military – ultimately benefiting each
corporation and the customers they serve."
"We look forward to the move. By working
together with FAAC, IES will be able to create new products and
to attain new market segments in the interactive training industry
that were difficult to reach prior to this partnership," said
Rob McCue, Vice President of IES.
"This consolidation will create an advanced
comprehensive interactive training complex which we expect will
further enable us to enhance our position in the simulation training
world," said Robert S. Ehrlich, Arotech’s Chairman and
CEO. "I would like to take this opportunity to thank Greg Otte,
IES President, for his contribution to the successful development
of IES over the years. Greg has decided not to relocate to Michigan,
and will pursue other business opportunities."
About Arotech’s Simulation
and Security Division
Arotech’s Simulation and Security Division
develops manufactures and markets advanced hi-tech multimedia and
interactive digital solutions for training of military, law enforcement,
security and private industry personnel. The division’s fully
interactive driver-training systems feature state-of-the-art vehicle
simulator technology enabling training in situation awareness, risk
analysis and decision making, emergency reaction and avoidance procedures,
and conscientious equipment operation. Over 100,000 drivers have
been trained on its installed base of 244 driving simulators. The
division also provides pilot decision-making support software for
the F-15, F-16, F-18, and JSF aircraft as well as simulation models
for the ACMI/TACTS air combat training ranges. In addition, the
division’s use-of-force training products and services allow
organizations to train their personnel in safe, productive and realistic
environments.
Arotech’s Simulation and Security Division
consists of FAAC Incorporated and IES Interactive Training Inc.
About Arotech Corporation
Arotech Corporation is a leading
provider of quality defense and security products for the military,
law enforcement and security markets, including multimedia interactive
simulators/trainers, lightweight armoring and advanced zinc-air
and lithium batteries and chargers. Arotech operates through three
major business divisions: Armor, Simulation and Security and Battery
and Power Systems.
Arotech is incorporated in Delaware,
with corporate offices in Auburn, Alabama, and research, development
and production subsidiaries in Alabama, Michigan, California and
Israel.
Except for the historical information
herein, the matters discussed in this news release include forward-looking
statements, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on
these forward-looking statements, as they are subject to various
risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to vary significantly.
These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks
relating to: product and technology development; the uncertainty
of the market for Arotech’s products; changing economic conditions;
delay, cancellation or non-renewal, in whole or in part, of contracts
or of purchase orders; Arotech’s ability to remain listed
on the Nasdaq Stock Market in accordance with the Nasdaq’s
$1.00 minimum bid price and other continued listing standards; dilution
resulting from issuances of Arotech’s common stock upon conversion
or payment of its outstanding convertible debt, which would be increasingly
dilutive if and to the extent that the market price of Arotech’s
stock decreases; and other risk factors detailed in Arotech’s
most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2004, as amended, and other filings with the Securities
and Exchange Commission. Arotech assumes no obligation to update
the information in this release. Reference to the Company’s
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thereon into this press release.
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