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www.plaintree.com
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Plaintree Systems Inc. is a publicly traded company on the
Toronto Stock Exchange. In existance since 1988, it is actively
engaged in research, development, marketing and sales of its
wireless infrared local area network connectivity product line,
as well as high quality network switches.
The wireless uses Infrared as the medium in which data, voice
and video is transmitted across the airwaves. They operate in
the physical layer as a seamless replacement for cable as well
as an alternative to radio frequency wireless products. The
Plaintree connectivity solution is license exempt
worldwide with transmission data rates of 10Mbps Ethernet or
16/4 Mbps Token Ring data rate.
With its ability to cover distances up to 4 kilometers in a
single hop, the wireless infrared connectivity solution
is ideal for a variety of configurations including
interbuilding, intrabuilding, factory and open office
applications. Longer transmission distances can be achieved by
connecting the units in a multihop configuration (units
connected back to back), in accordance IEEE 802.3 requirements.
Plaintree wireless LED based Ethernet and Token Ring product
lines are solving corporations' connectivity issues successfully
worldwide. Plaintree's Research and Development team is
continuing with the integration of digital voice and Ethernet
data along with addressing Fast Ethernet and speeds beyond 155
Mbps.
Rugged, Rudundant, Reliable are the three R's of Plaintree's
network WaveSwitches. They can be found in the Canadian and US
military's arsenal of networking gear, proving their outstanding
performance. Our leading edge engineering has made the
Plaintree name synonymous with the very highest quality.
Plaintree continues to build prosperous business relationships
around the globe.
Year Established: 1988
Exporting: Yes
Primary Industry (NAICS): 334220 - Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
Primary Business Activity: Manufacturer / Processor / Producer
Number of Employees: 40
Products:
Pet350e outdoor long range transceiver, Pet350 indoor long range transceiver, Pet300 series of transceivers, Ptr500 series of transceivers, Pm multiplex transceiver series, Waveswitch 4800, Waveswitch 1216, Waveswitch 1018, Waveswitch 9200, Waveswitch 9202, Waveview switch manager
Technology:
Plaintree uses only the highest quality Light Emitting Diodes in
their Infrared systems. Unlike Laser, LED has no health-related
issues, is more reliable and is easier to align
Sector:
Plant Information: Total Plant Size (Areas sq ft): 6,000 sq ft
Distribution of Employees
40% R - D
10% Sales/Marketing
40% Manufacturing
10% Admin
Unique Applications: ISP's - always looking for bigger bandwidth.
GSM - using Plaintree's T1/E1 capabilities, it
can connect microcells easily and affordably.
CCTV-large bandwidth can ferry large video files
over its infrared beam
Key / Major Clients: DND Canada
US Navy
Privy Council of Canada
Ferrari Car Racing
Atomic Energy, Canada
RCMP
CSIS
Research Council of Canada
Success Stories: Plaintree was established as the leader of
innovative network switches. While that arm of
the company continues to do extremely well, its
branching into the wirless industry is opening up
new market possibilities. By combining the two
technologies, Plaintree can offer businesses a
complete connectivity solution.
Buchanan John
II Watson David W.
Mccuaig Alison
Patterson Girvan
Patterson Girvan
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