Patriot Taxiway Industries, Inc. Wins Feasibility Study Contract for High Tech Lighting System from FAA

Veteran Owned Business Wins a Major Contract with FAA. End Quote

(1888PressRelease) September 18, 2010 - Lomira, WI - Patriot Taxiway Industries, a service disabled veteran owned small business, was recently awarded a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) contract to conduct a feasibility study focused on a lighting system which will provide visual guidance for pilots during aircraft approach for landings. Patriot will be providing design, analysis and expertise in the aviation lighting field to complete the study.

"Our team is focused on delivery of an effective study of the feasibility of designing a MALSR [Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System with Runway Alignment Indicator Lights] light fixture with current technology that will provide the required visual cues for the pilot and provide energy savings for airport operations," said Kevin McDermott, Vice President of Patriot Taxiway Industries.

Based upon the results of the feasibility study, Patriot will propose the best LED (Light Emitting Diode) and IR (infrared) emitter fixture design to the FAA for improvement to the current MALSR system. This is the first phase of the project in which the FAA will determine the path forward and who will provide the next phases including prototype development and production of this important program. "Patriot Taxiway Industries is an excellent example of small business providing answers and products made in America to the Federal government," stated McDermott.

For the past year, Patriot Taxiway Industries has gained valuable experience in designing, manufacturing and deploying portable LED systems in the military operational environment by delivering over 1,000 LED dual mode (visible and IR) portable lighting systems to the United States Air Force to 28 based world-wide. As a technology based business in small town America Patriot Taxiway Industries exemplifies the values of hard work, high quality and efficient operations mid-America brings to the U.S. economy.

ABOUT PATRIOT TAXIWAY INDUSTRIES, INC.

Patriot Taxiway Industries Inc is a service-disabled veteran owned small business that provides design, manufacturing, and delivery of quality LED products, along with the excellent service and support to their customers worldwide. In addition to portable runway lighting systems, Patriot Taxiway also provides airfield lighting support equipment, heli-pad lighting, and aircraft lighting to both branches of the military. Patriot Taxiway Industries Inc actively recruits Veterans to draw upon their skills, experience, commitment, and integrity in order to provider a superior product and service. Patriot Taxiway reaches out to the veteran community through the local veteran service officers to reach into the rich experience and knowledge of our veterans.

For more information, or to contact Patriot Taxiway Industries, Inc., visit http://www.patriottaxiway.com

Patriot Taxiway Industries, Inc
Contact: Kevin McDermott
Direct: 414-688-7276
Office 920-269-4440
Fax: 414-755-0797
Email: kevin.mcdermott ( @ ) patriottaxiway dot com
Web site: www.patriottaxiway.com

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