10 July 2009

Sarantel Group PLC

Shipments of antennas for the new Hertz NeverLost® GPS 

Sarantel Group PLC, (AIM: SLG, 'Sarantel'), a leading manufacturer of high-performance, miniature filtering antennas for mobile and wireless devices, announces the start of shipments of its SL1201 antenna for the new Hertz NeverLost® GPS, designed by Navigation Solutions.

The device is pre-installed in Hertz rental cars to provide state-of-the-art GPS navigation with millions of points of interest and other features that provide expert assistance and guidance on restaurants, hotels and local sights.  

Sarantel's antenna was selected because it removed the need for an external antenna, enabling installation flexibility while maintaining accurate GPS performance.

 David Wither, CEO of Sarantel said: 

 "We are delighted to be working with Hertz on its NeverLost® system, which will deliver real benefits for drivers. Our integrated SL1201 antenna is ideal for this kind of application, providing high performance and greater flexibility for product designers. This design win further extends the large range of applications for which our technology is ideally suited."  

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About Sarantel

Sarantel is a leader in the design of high-performance miniature antennas for portable wireless applications. Sarantel's revolutionary ceramic filtering antennas offer dramatically improved performance over existing antenna designs, resulting in a clearer signal, better range and a 90 per cent reduction in the amount of signal radiation absorbed by the body. Because of their smaller size and higher capabilities, Sarantel's antennas enable manufacturers to create innovative wireless products for the GPS, WiMax, Satellite Radio and Satellite phone markets. 

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About Hertz

Hertz, the world's largest general use car rental brand, operates from approximately 7,900 locations in 145 countries worldwide. Hertz is the number one airport car rental brand in the U.S. and at 69 major airports in Europe, operating both corporate and licensee locations in cities and airports in North America, Europe, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand. In addition, the Company has licensee locations in cities and airports in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Product and service initiatives such as Hertz #1 Club Gold®, Hertz NeverLost® customized, onboard navigation systems, SIRIUS** Satellite Radio, and unique cars and SUVs offered through the company's Prestige, Fun and Green Collections, set Hertz apart from the competition.

About Navigation Solutions

Navigation Solutions provides turn-key installation, operations and maintenance services for Hertz NeverLost® and is based in Plano, Texas.