Catapult Public Relations

FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES’ CRAIG HELD TO PRESENT APPLICATIONS AND INNOVATIONS FOR CATHODIC PROTECTION REMOTE MONITORING

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:24:28 +0000

Company executive to express growing need for automated remote monitoring at NACE Western Area Conference 2011

WHO: Craig Held

General Manager, International

FreeWave Technologies, Inc.

(www.freewave.com)

Craig Held is general manager of FreeWave Technologiesâ�� international operations and also serves as cathodic protection product manager.

Founded in 1993, FreeWave Technologies is a world leader in the innovative design/manufacture of license-free spread spectrum, licensed band radios and wireless data solutions that are trusted for mission critical applications around the world (www.freewave.com).

WHAT: â��Applications and Innovations for Battery-powered Cathodic Protection Remote Monitoringâ��

As automated remote monitoring with wireless data communication radios increasingly is becoming a popular choice for many pipeline, energy and utility operators, additional wireless options have begun to emerge. Battery-powered remote monitoring is a new solution that is available for pipe-to-soil measurement. Unlike a traditional wireless system, this automated remote monitoring option can be submersed and installed underground. It offers a number of economic benefits, such as real-time compliance and asset protection; continuous, automated remote monitoring â�� saving precious resources which can be deployed for other more pressing business concerns.

Traditionally, a technician would manually collect pipe-to-soil measurements while making inspections of the right of way or the effected structure. Battery-powered remote monitoring eliminates the need for manual measurements and provides real-time data from the field directly to the userâ��s fingertips. These new systems are designed for pipe-to-soil users who are committed to exceeding compliance requirements and moving from measurement to active mitigation. Held will discuss remote monitoring options that are available and affordable in a secure proprietary network with no connection fees. He will cover the economic benefits of a battery-powered remote monitoring system and will provide a real-world case study of how technologies, like this, are being deployed at a major international airport to improve its remote, automated monitoring.

WHERE: NACE Western Area Conference 2011

Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa

1775 East Mission Bay Drive

San Diego, CA 92109

WHEN: Wednesday, November 9, 2011

10:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Riveria Room

CONTACT: For more information on FreeWave, or to set up an interview with Mr. Held, please contact:

Christin Jeffers

Catapult PR-IR

(303) 581-7760, ext. 19

cjeffers@catapultpr-ir.com

FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES’ ROY ROSADO TO PRESENT ON WIRELESS IO AND CATHODIC PROTECTION REMOTE MONITORING AT RIO PIPELINE CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION IN BRAZIL

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:16:25 +0000

WHO: Roy Rosado

Business Development Executive, Latin America

FreeWave Technologies

(www.freewave.com)

Founded in 1993, FreeWave Technologies is a world leader in the innovative design and manufacture of license-free spread spectrum and licensed band radios and wireless data solutions that are trusted for mission critical applications around the world. www.freewave.com.

WHAT: "Applications and Innovations for Battery-powered Cathodic Protection Remote Monitoring"

Cathodic protection has slowly moved to become a critical issue in the world. Automation of pipeline integrity management has never been more needed, more available or more affordable. As automated remote monitoring with wireless data communication radios become an increasingly popular choice for many pipeline, energy and utility operators, additional wireless options have begun to emerge. Battery-powered remote monitoring is a new solution that is available for pipe-to-soil measurement. Unlike a traditional wireless system, this automated remote monitoring system option can be submersed and installed underground. These new systems are designed for pipe-to-soil users who are committed to going beyond compliance and moving to mitigation versus simple measurement.

This presentation will discuss the needs for cathodic protection monitoring by highlighting the aging infrastructure problem of pipelines in the United States and across the world. Remote monitoring options are now available and affordable in a secure proprietary network with no connection fees. In addition, it will provide a real-world case study example of how technologies, like this, are being deployed at a major international airport to improve its automated monitoring.

"Stretching Wireless IO Throughout Your Pipeline Infrastructure"

Frequently, pipeline and energy companies have geographically dispersed assets and the sensor data is needed at a central point. In the past, the only available option included digging trenches and/or running conduit and pulling wire to acquire the signals. Wireless IO offers substantial and measurable cost savings in terms of engineering, installation and logistics as well as dramatic improvements in the frequency, currency and reliability of field data collection. In fact, asset information is now available from applied and embedded sensory points enabling sophisticated diagnostics, remote monitoring and control optimization. As a result, pipeline companies can now realize the true potential of their production assets with the emergence of this wireless field infrastructure by having dependable access to timely information to establish and maintain excellent situational awareness of their operations.

Many wireless IO applications offer simple, cost-effective measurement of monitoring points to eliminate manual collection of field data, thereby improving labor productivity. Alternatively, in more sophisticated applications with a central processing device, wireless IO enables users to extract full diagnostic data and predictive intelligence from the devices which then will automatically notify the appropriate personnel of the precise problem before a major issue occurs. This presentation will explain how companies can stretch their wireless IO throughout their pipeline infrastructure not only to maximize their investments, but, yield greater, more effective communication within their networks.

WHERE: Rio Pipeline Conference & Exposition 2011

Sul America Convention Center
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2010 -- "Applications and Innovations for Battery-powered Cathodic Protection Remote Monitoring"

Room 3 - 2nd Floor - Sul America Convention Center

2p.m. - 2:30 p.m. BRT

Wednesday, September 21, 2011 - "Stretching Wireless IO Throughout Your Pipeline Infrastructure"

Room 3 - 2nd Floor - Sul America Convention Center

2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. BRT

CONTACT: For more information on FreeWave, or to set up an interview with Mr. Rosado, please contact Christin Jeffers at Catapult PR-IR (303) 581-7760, ext. 19 or cjeffers@catapultpr-ir.com. You can also contact Roy Rosado directly at (678) 294-5887 or at rrosado@freewave.com.

FREEWAVE EXPERT, CRAIG HELD, TO DISCUSS BATTERY-POWERED REMOTE MONITORING AT NACE CENTRAL AREA CONFERENCE

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 01:09:35 +0000

WHO: Craig Held

General Manager of International Operations

FreeWave Technologies, Inc.

(www.freewave.com)

Craig Held is the general manager of FreeWave Technologies' international operations and also serves as the cathodic protection product manager.

WHAT: "Applications and Innovations for Battery-powered Remote Monitoring"

Today, when it comes to monitoring cathodic protection, automation is making its way as a leading solution. Several issues are coming to together to make this a more mission critical need than ever before. These include: the need for better efficiency in the deployment of human assets; mitigation not only measurement; increased scrutiny on how well the assets entrusted are being monitored and protected; and, the increased penetration of development into remote locations while the growing population is forcing infrastructure development needs more broadly and penetrating already developed areas.

As automated remote monitoring with wireless data-communication radios are increasingly becoming a popular choice for many pipeline, energy and utility operators, additional wireless options have begun to emerge. Battery-powered remote monitoring is a new solution available for pipe-to-soil measurement. Unlike a traditional wireless system, this automated remote monitoring system option is waterproof and can be submersed and installed underground.

This presentation will discuss remote monitoring options that are available and affordable in a secure proprietary network with no connection fees. It will cover the applications and advantages of new waterproof, battery--powered remote monitoring technology. In addition, it will provide a real-world case study example of how technologies, like this, are being deployed at a major international airport to improve its automated monitoring.

WHERE: NACE Central Area Conference

The Gaylord Texan Hotel and Convention Center

1501 Gaylord Trail

Grapevine, TX 76051

WHEN: Tues., Aug. 30, 2011

8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.

CONTACT: For more information on FreeWave, or to set up an interview with Mr. Held, please contact Christin Jeffers at Catapult PR-IR (303) 581-7760, ext. 19 or cjeffers@catapultpr-ir.com

FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES OFFERS WIRELESS BATTERY-POWERED RADIO OPTION FOR REMOTE MONITORING

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:56:19 +0000

FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES OFFERS WIRELESS BATTERY-POWERED RADIO OPTION FOR REMOTE MONITORING

Company releases the first submersible solution for cathodic protection remote monitoring

BOULDER, Colo., March 9, 2011 -- FreeWave Technologies, (http://www.freewave.com), manufacturer of the most reliable, high-performance spread spectrum and licensed radios for critical data transmission, announced the first wireless battery-powered proprietary radio network device for cathodic protection remote monitoring. The wireless Battery-powered Waterproof Submersible BPRM CP RMU is the first of its kind on the market today. It is ideal for pipe-to-soil cathodic protection applications in the water/wastewater and oil and gas industries where users only require access to the radio once every two years. This solution is especially suited for applications in need of a polling frequency once a week or less.

"The battery-powered solution was created based on customer demand," explained Craig Held, General Manager, International at FreeWave. "We needed to provide a solution that can keep a low profile and is water-proof, submersible and targeted toward installations with access issues. Our battery-powered solution meets these needs. Not only does it help operators work toward regulatory compliance with monitoring, but is a step toward reaching active mitigation."

A game changer in cathodic protection remote monitoring, the Battery-powered Waterproof Submersible BPRM CP RMU is available in both 900MHz and 2.4 GHz frequencies. With a battery life forecasted at 4.5 years, this new radio solution allows for minimal maintenance at sites where access is limited. The new BPRM CP RMU also offers three pipe-to-soils instead of one. Additionally, the antenna is the only piece of the equipment that is visible above ground, making it less vulnerable to vandalism and theft.

The three key benefits that make this solution unique include:

Three pipe-to-soils, making it an ideal solution for monitoring pipe-to-soil potential.
Waterproof and submersible, making it especially suitable for water/wastewater applications.
It is battery-powered, offering minimal human intervention.

"We are pleased to be the first to provide this specialized type of solution for cathodic protection remote monitoring," said Held. "As with all FreeWave wireless data radios, the battery-powered solution provides flexibility, reliability, long range and low power consumption that our customers have grown to expect in our products."

Availability, Configurations, and Pricing
The Battery-powered Waterproof Submersible BPRM CP RMU will be available for shipping in the second quarter. Pricing varies, depending upon customer configuration. For more information please visit: www.freewave.com.

About FreeWave Technologies
Founded in 1993, FreeWave Technologies manufactures the most reliable, high performing, lowest power consumption, spread spectrum and licensed radios for mission-critical data transmission. Through engineering excellence and a relentless commitment to best-in-class manufacturing, FreeWave customers enjoy superior radio up-time, range and the lowest cost of ownership available. Based in Boulder, Colorado, FreeWave designs and manufactures radios that are the leading choice for oil and gas, utility, military and numerous other industrial applications. Organizations that count on radio data communications for operational success - where failure and down-time are not an option - trust FreeWave for custom network design, system engineering and customer support that are unparalleled in the market. For additional information, contact FreeWave directly at 866.399.4930 or at newsinfo@freewave.com. Visit the company's website at www.freewave.com.

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Press Contact:
Christin Jeffers
Catapult PR-IR
303-581-7760 ext. 19
cjeffers@catapultpr-ir.com

FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES’ ROY ROSADO TO PRESENT REMOTE WIRELESS MONITORING AND CATHODIC PROTECTION AT RIO OIL AND GAS CONFERENCE

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:41:05 +0000

FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES' ROY ROSADO TO PRESENT REMOTE WIRELESS MONITORING AND CATHODIC PROTECTION AT RIO OIL AND GAS EXPOSITION AND CONFERENCE

WHO: Roy Rosado
Business Development Executive, Latin America
FreeWave Technologies
(www.freewave.com)

Rosado is a business development executive for the Latin American markets for FreeWave. Rosado brings more than 10 years of senior leadership and management experience in growing sales, developing distribution channels and managing business development efforts. Rosado holds a master's degree in education and training from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana.

Founded in 1993, FreeWave Technologies is a world leader in the innovative design and manufacture of license-free spread spectrum and licensed band radios and wireless data solutions that are trusted for mission critical applications around the world. www.freewave.com.

WHAT: "Implementing Remote Wireless Monitoring of Pipeline Integrity and Cathodic Protection

Energy and pipeline companies are wrestling to meet new, more strict, state and federal pipeline integrity requirements, while trying to control operating costs. Many companies are looking to new technologies and automation for answers. Effective answers to critical issues affecting public safety often are found in a combination of both old and new technology.

The key building block to a cost effective, pipeline integrity, corrosion protection program is vital, timely monitoring and reporting of cathodic protection data from remote corrosion protection field sites to a centralized data collection system complete with automated regulatory reporting. The first step in implementing this level of automation technology exists today in the form of supervisory control and data acquisition systems (SCADA). Now there is a radio-based system that can support these requirements.

This presentation will discuss how to implement remote wireless new cathodic protection monitoring radios that are relatively low-cost, easy-to-install, have no licensing fees and no monthly, re-occurring fees.

"The Advantages of Implementing Wireless IO Over Wired Alternatives"

Regardless of the industry, historically, hardwiring has been the only option available for users to connect instrumentation. However, new spread spectrum technologies give users the ability to connect instrumentation in the field without the need for costly wired infrastructure. Now, asset information is available from applied and embedded sensory points enabling sophisticated diagnostics, remote monitoring and control, and plant optimization.

Digging trenches, laying conduit, and pulling cable makes acquiring these signals costly - not to mention the engineering costs. Wireless IO interfaces are less expensive - in some cases costing tens of thousands of dollars less than traditional wired alternatives.

Control and Maintenance engineers and wireless specialists will benefit from this presentation by having the information necessary to make wireless IO business decisions. Attendees will also learn to identify the key economic business drivers and to develop a decision matrix to maximize and leverage existing investments in technology

WHERE: RIO Oil and Gas Exposition and Conference 2010
Riocentro Convention Center
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

WHEN: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 -- "Implementing Remote Wireless Monitoring of Pipeline Integrity and Cathodic Protection
Pavilion 5
SALA/ROOM 204 C - 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010 -- "The Advantages of Implementing Wireless IO Over Wired Alternatives"
Pavilion 5
Poster presentation hours: 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

CONTACT: For more information on FreeWave, or to set up an interview with Mr. Rosado, please contact Terri Douglas at Catapult PR-IR (303) 581-7760, ext. 18 or tdouglas@catapultpr-ir.com

FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES’ CRAIG HELD TO SPEAK ON BATTERY-POWERED REMOTE MONITORING AT NACE CENTRAL AREA CONFERENCE 2010

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:11:17 +0000

FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES' CRAIG HELD TO SPEAK ON BATTERY-POWERED REMOTE MONITORING AT NACE CENTRAL AREA CONFERENCE 2010

WHO: Craig Held
General Manager, International
FreeWave Technologies, Inc.
(www.freewave.com)

Craig Held is general manager of FreeWave Technologies' international operations and also serves as acting cathodic protection product manager.

WHAT: "Applications and Innovations for Battery-powered Remote Monitoring"

As automated remote monitoring with wireless data communication radios increasingly are becoming a popular choice for many pipeline, energy and utility operators, additional wireless options have begun to emerge. Battery-powered remote monitoring is a new solution that is available for pipe-to-soil measurement. Unlike a traditional wireless system, this automated remote monitoring system option can be submersed and installed underground.

Traditionally, a technician would manually collect pipe-to-soil measurements while making inspections of the right of way or the effected structure. Battery-powered remote monitoring eliminates the need for manual measurements and provides real-time data from the field directly to the user's fingertips. This new remote monitoring option eliminates the need for solar panels and, because it can reside underground, decreases the chance of theft and vandalism. Using battery-powered remote monitoring can bring the price of remote monitoring down to the point where it's feasible to eliminate most, if not all, pipe-to-soil manual monitoring.

These new systems are designed for pipe-to-soil users who are committed to exceeding compliance requirements and moving from measurement to active mitigation.. This presentation will discuss remote monitoring options that are available and affordable in a secure proprietary network with no connection fees. In addition, it will provide a real-world case study example of how technologies, like this, are being deployed at a major international airport to improve its automated monitoring.

WHERE: NACE Central Area Conference 2010
Omni Corpus Christi Bayfront Tower
900 North Shoreline Blvd.
Corpus Christi, TX 78401

WHEN: Monday, August 16
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Nueces Ballroom A, 3rd Floor

CONTACT: For more information on FreeWave, or to set up an interview with Mr. Held, please contact Terri Douglas at Catapult PR-IR (303) 581-7760, ext. 18 or tdouglas@catapultpr-ir.com

FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES TO PACKAGE NEW VERSION OF CP DATALOGGER WITH TOOL SUITE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:01:56 +0000

Free software provides cathodic protection customers with all the benefits of the Tool Suite software

BOULDER, Colo., March 8, 2010 - FreeWave Technologies, (http://www.freewave.com), manufacturer of the most reliable, high-performance spread spectrum and licensed radios for critical data transmission, today announced the latest version of its DataLogger software. This new version includes a number of enhancements and is bundled together with FreeWave's Tool Suite TM V.2.6, the latest version of FreeWave's Tool Suite platform management system. The updated software is free to all FreeWave customers.

FreeWave's DataLogger software assists in remotely monitoring and reporting cathodic protection (CP) operational values for pipelines, tanks, structures and other underground facilities that are subject to environmental corrosion in industries such as oil and gas and water/wastewater. The latest CP DataLogger offers a new drag and drop grouping feature, a tree view control to visually indicate the relationship between groups and member sites, and a more scalable database. FreeWave's Tool Suite is a software platform for managing radio configuration and network diagnostics needs from a single interface.

"We decided to incorporate our latest version of the CP DataLogger within Tool Suite V.2.6 to provide our cathodic protection customers with the benefits of Tool Suite, as well as the ability to continually install Tool Suite updates," explained Craig Held, business advisor and acting CP product manager at FreeWave. "The Tool Suite/DataLogger combined offering will have the same easy-to-install features as previous versions of the software."

Now that DataLogger is bundled with Tool Suite, FreeWave's CP customers also can take advantage of recent updates to Tool Suite, including:
• Enhanced configuration and network diagnostics, including a new radio templating feature and optimized radio settings display.
• Updated firmware.
• Additional radio support for several series of FreeWave radios, such as the I2-IO slave and CP 2.4 GHz radios.

Tool Suite V.2.6 with CP DataLogger will be available for delivery at the end of March and is free to FreeWave customers. Existing ToolSuite and CP DataLogger customers can download the latest version by clicking on the "Updates" button in the lower left hand corner of their ToolSuite/DataLogger application. Customers who want to download ToolSuite/DataLogger for the first time need to contact FreeWave's Technical Support Department (see contact information below) and request a customer log-in.

Additional information, about CP DataLogger and Tool Suite 2.6 is available online at http://www.freewave.com/toolsuite or by contacting FreeWave at 866-923-9948.

About FreeWave Technologies
Founded in 1993, FreeWave Technologies manufactures the most reliable, high performing, lowest power consumption, license-free and licensed radios for mission-critical data transmission. Through engineering excellence and a relentless commitment to best-in-class manufacturing, FreeWave customers enjoy superior radio up-time, transmission reach and the lowest cost of ownership available. Based in Boulder, Colorado, FreeWave designs and manufactures radios that are the leading choice for oil and gas, utility, military and numerous other industrial applications. Organizations that count on radio data communications for operational success - where failure and down-time are not an option - trust FreeWave for custom network design, system engineering and customer support that is unparalleled in the market. For additional information, contact FreeWave directly at 866.399.4930 or at newsinfo@freewave.com. Visit the company's website at www.freewave.com.

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Press Contact:
Christin Jeffers
Catapult PR-IR
303.581.7760, ext. 14

FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES’ CRAIG HELD TO DISCUSS CATHODIC PROTECTION AT NACE WESTERN AREA CONFERENCE

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:16:04 +0000

WHO:        Craig Held
Cathodic Protection Product Manager
FreeWave Technologies
(www.freewave.com)

Craig Held is the cathodic protection manager product manager at FreeWave Technologies as well as head of marketing. He also heads up the company's international accounts in China and Latin America.

Founded in 1993, FreeWave Technologies is a world leader in the innovative design and manufacture of license-free spread spectrum and licensed band radios and wireless data solutions that are trusted for mission critical applications around the world. www.freewave.com.

WHAT:    Implementing Remote Wireless Monitoring of Pipeline Integrity and Cathodic Protection

Today, multi-purpose, built-for-purpose, all-in-one, pipeline integrity automation, wireless, data communication radios are available that monitor and report all cathodic protection rectifier operations, automate rectifier interruption, monitor rectifier operational status, monitor and report pipe-to-soil potential, pipeline pressure and pipeline pigging operations. These new cathodic protection monitoring radios wire directly to field assets and feed critical pipeline information into existing company data systems without going outside the company's firewall security protection. This presentation will discuss how to implement remote wireless new cathodic protection monitoring radios that are relatively low-cost, easy-to-install, have no licensing fees and no monthly, re-occurring fees.

WHERE:    NACE Western Area Conference
Hyatt Grand Champions Resort Villas and Spa
Indian Wells, CA

WHEN:    Wednesday, Nov. 11, 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.


CONTACT:    For more information on FreeWave, or to set up an interview with Mr. Held, please contact Christin Jeffers at Catapult PR-IR (303) 581-7760, ext. 14 or cjeffers@catapultpr-ir.com

ROY ROSADO FROM FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES TO DISCUSS CATHODIC PROTECTION AT NACE SHOW IN BOGOTA, COLOMBIA

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:03:25 +0000

WHO: Elroy Rosado
Business Development Manager, Latin America
FreeWave Technologies
(www.freewave.com)

Rosado manages business development efforts for Latin American markets at FreeWave Technologies, an international manufacturer of frequency hopping wireless radios. He has more than 10 years of senior leadership and management experience in manufacturing environments growing sales, developing distribution channels and managing business development efforts for manufacturers of high-technology-engineered products.

Founded in 1993, FreeWave Technologies is a world leader in the innovative design and manufacture of license-free spread spectrum and licensed band radios and wireless data solutions that are trusted for mission critical applications around the world. www.freewave.com.

WHAT: Implementing Remote Wireless Monitoring of Pipeline Integrity and Cathodic Protection

Today, multi-purpose, built-for-purpose, all-in-one, pipeline integrity automation, wireless, data communication radios are available that monitor and report all cathodic protection rectifier operations, automate rectifier interruption, monitor rectifier operational status, monitor and report pipe-to-soil potential, pipeline pressure and pipeline pigging operations. These new cathodic protection monitoring radios wire directly to field assets and feed critical pipeline information into existing company data systems without going outside the company's firewall security protection. This presentation will discuss how to implement remote wireless new cathodic protection monitoring radios that are relatively low-cost, easy-to-install, have no licensing fees and no monthly, re-occurring fees.

WHERE: One Day Corrosion Show 2009 (NACE)
Dann Carlton Hotel
Bogota, Colombia

WHEN: Friday, Sept. 25, 2009

CONTACT: For more information on FreeWave, or to set up an interview with Mr. Rosado, please contact Christin Jeffers at Catapult PR-IR (303) 581-7760, ext. 14 or cjeffers@catapultpr-ir.com

FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES’ BRENT MCADAMS TO DISCUSS BENEFITS OF AUTOMATING CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEMS AT RIO PIPELINE

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:46:13 +0000

WHO: Brent McAdams
Director of Major Accounts and Product Management
FreeWave Technologies
(www.freewave.com)

McAdams is the director of major accounts and product management at FreeWave Technologies, Inc. Prior to joining FreeWave, Mr. McAdams served as the Vice President of Technology and Business Development for the U.S. Telemetry Corporation where he led product development strategy and business development initiatives. Additionally, Mr. McAdams spent more than 10 years as a contract electrical and instrumentation engineer with Exxon Chemical in Baton Rouge, LA.
Founded in 1993, FreeWave Technologies is a world leader in the innovative design and manufacture of license-free spread spectrum and licensed band radios and wireless data solutions that are trusted for mission critical applications around the world. http://www.freewave.com/.

WHAT: Reduce Operational Costs and Extend the Life of Pipeline Infrastructure by Automating Remote Cathodic Protection Systems

Energy and pipeline companies wrestle to control operating costs largely affected by new government regulations, aging buried metal assets, rising steel prices, expanding pipeline operations, new interference points, HCA encroachment, restrictive land use policies, heightened network security and an aging, soon-to-retire work force. With operating costs on the rise, and seemingly out of control, many CP and operations professionals look to past best practices in cost containment through automation. Many companies achieve solid business results through deployment of telemetry and SCADA automation of remote assets and now hope to expand this success to further optimize operations by automating remote cathodic protection systems. This presentation will provide examples of how new remote cathodic protection systems are helping energy and pipeline companies address the growing issue of the aging pipeline infrastructure and reduce their costs while optimizing their operations.
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WHERE: RIO Pipeline Conference and Exposition 2009
SulAmérica Convention Center
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009
Room 6 - 10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

CONTACT: For more information on FreeWave, or to set up an interview with Mr. McAdams, please contact Christin Jeffers at Catapult PR-IR (303) 581-7760, ext. 14 or cjeffers@catapultpr-ir.com