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MPRI Announces the Purchase of a Mark III™ Motion-Based Driver Training Simulator
(May 17, 2007) --
Walker Concrete Already Seeing Safety, Maintenance-Cost Benefits From Mark III Usage
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — MPRI, a global leader in vehicle and maritime simulator products, services and turnkey training facilities, today announced that its Mark III™ Motion-Based Driver Training Simulator and associated training program are now in operation at Walker Concrete in the Atlanta area. On May 7th, the company held a grand opening event for state and local government and safety officials to unveil its new MPRI product and demonstrate the Mark III’s capabilities.
Georgia Congressman Lynn Westmoreland, Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond and WSB-TV personality Captain Herb Emory participated in demos and celebrated the full operation of the Mark III at last Monday’s Jonesboro, Ga., event. Walker Concrete is the leading supplier of concrete products and related services in the south metro Atlanta area, with more than 150 trucks, 250 employees and nine locations.
“The Mark III has proven to be an invaluable tool in training our drivers,” said Doug Walker, owner, Walker Concrete. “We started training drivers in early January and so far our safety record this year has been phenomenal. And we’ve already seen a huge decrease in maintenance costs due to clutch and brake adjustments.”
The Mark III combines a fully operational truck cab with digital simulation technology and sound and vibration systems to create life-like training experiences to improve driving skills and behaviors. The unit also includes computer-based curriculum and a classroom program to leverage the educational benefits of a variety of training modalities. Walker officials customized the simulator to mimic the heavy weight and nine-foot center of gravity of a rotating ready-mix concrete truck. They plan to combine initial training of new drivers with regular recertification of experienced ones to ensure the highest possible level of learning retention.
“At Walker Concrete, the protection of our people, our environment and those we share the roads with is of critical importance,” said Jim Simpson, VP of Risk Management, Walker Concrete. “We foster a culture of continuous learning and safety for all, and our new MPRI simulator is the focal point of our driver training program.”
“The Mark III simulator can easily be tailored to provide realistic training for any commercial vehicle under virtually any driving conditions,” said Terry Tucker, senior vice president of MPRI. “The simulator’s versatility allows safety-conscious companies in a wide range of industries to instill their drivers with the skills and instincts to safely react to whatever scenarios they encounter.”
About MPRI
Headquartered in Alexandria, Va., MPRI is a recognized leader in maritime, driver and laser marksmanship simulation technology products, services and training capabilities.
Learn more about MPRI at www.mpri.com.
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SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995
Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this news release are forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements set forth above involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from any such statement, including the risks and uncertainties discussed in the company’s Safe Harbor Compliance Statement for Forward-looking Statements included in the company’s recent filings, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q, with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made, and the company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
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-- Posted on Thursday, May 17 2007
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