News | October 24, 2008

PAR Logistics Management Systems Announces 2 Way Command And Control On Refrigerated Trailers

NEW HARTFORD, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PTC), today announced that their business unit PAR Logistics Management Systems (PAR LMS) has become the first and only sanctioned two way communication telematics provider using the approved protocols for temperature control in the refrigerated trailer industry. PAR also broke new ground as the only authorized cellular communications provider for command and control of both Thermo King and Carrier Transicold refrigerated assets.

PAR's approved status with Carrier Transicold and Thermo King for the use of cellular technologies to manipulate operations and functionality of refrigerated trailers that are traveling over the road and rail, is a first for intermodal transportation.

John W. Sammon III, Vice President & General Manager of PAR LMS commented: "Having achieved approval status as the authorized 2 way communications provider to these assets is a significant achievement and highlights PAR's superior position in the cold chain industry. PAR's solutions for remote reefer trailer operation provide end users with a safe and secure method, through the internet, for managing and protecting perishable cargo."

In a general bulletin put out to the cold chain community Carrier Transicold announced that: "The remote communications company "PAR LMS" is now DataTrak option approved for 2 way communication. This designation signifies that PAR's tracking and monitoring system, which has been compatible for 1 way communication with Carrier transport refrigeration units since November 2006, is now able to send 2 way commands to remotely control Carrier transport refrigeration units."

Operators now have the ability to respond to critical reefer alarms and turn reefer units on/off -- all from their office computer. The PAR LMS tracking and monitoring system can connect to all North American single and multitemp truck and trailer refrigeration units using both Standard Summit and Advance microprocessors dating back to 1996 with Carrier Transicold. With Thermo King, PAR utilizes 2 way command and control on the MP series, SB series, as well as the SR2 series of micros.

Carrier Transicold provides industry-leading transport temperature control and anti-idling solutions with a complete line of equipment for refrigerated trucks, trailers and containers, auxiliary power units for heavy-duty trucks and transport air-conditioning systems for buses and recreational vehicles. Carrier Transicold is a unit of Carrier Corp. Headquartered in Farmington, Conn., Carrier Corp. is the world's largest provider of heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions. With 2007 revenues of $14.6 billion, Carrier has approximately 43,000 employees worldwide and operations in more than 170 countries. Carrier is part of United Technologies Corp., a Hartford, Connecticut based provider of products and services to the aerospace and building systems industries worldwide. Visit www.carrier.com for more information.

Thermo King Corporation, a business unit of diversified industrial firm Ingersoll Rand Company Limited, was founded in 1938 and manufactures transport temperature control systems for a variety of mobile applications, including trailers, truck bodies, buses, shipboard containers and railway cars. The company operates 10 manufacturing facilities and 17 parts distribution centers worldwide. Sales and service is provided by a global dealer network of 865 independently owned companies in 75 countries.

About PAR Logistics Management Systems
Par Logistics Management Systems started in 1998 by providing best of breed tracking systems for the United States Department of Transportation. Over the last decade PAR LMS has grown to become a leader in commercial asset tracking for road, rail, and shipping markets by providing integrated solutions for all types of vehicles. For more information about PAR LMS please visit www.parlms.com

About PAR Technology Corporation
PAR Technology Corporation creates and markets products that help hospitality operators around the world to better manage money, materials, people and the guest experience. PAR has provided hardware, software and services to the world's largest restaurant chains and their franchisees for almost 30 years. Today the Company's extensive offering includes technology solutions for the full spectrum of hospitality operations, from boutique hotels and independent table service restaurants to international QSR chains, all backed by PAR's global service network. The Company has over 50,000 installations in 105 countries worldwide. PAR is also a leader in providing computer-based system design and engineering services to the Department of Defense and Federal Government Agencies. PAR Technology Corporation's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol PTC. For more information visit the Company's website at www.partech.com.