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Latin American Presence via VLA Solutions & Grupo Informat

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July 23, 2009 - Navman Wireless OEM Solutions, today announced it has partnered with Brazilian sales representative VLA Solutions and electronics distributor Grupo Informat. The partnerships significantly ramp up Navman Wireless OEM's presence in Brazil and beyond, through increased solutions expertise and local product availability.

"Central and South America continue to be huge opportunities for us. The growth in interest for GPS tracking products, combined with the overall improving business markets, makes it important for us to secure these partnerships," said George Arnott, Vice President, Global OEM Solutions, Navman Wireless OEM Solutions. "Grupo Informat and VLA Solutions are top companies in both their categories and will admirably represent us with current and new customers throughout the region."

VLA Solutions provides unparalleled expertise to commercial and industrial customers. Its sales force is comprised almost exclusively of electrical engineers; what's more, its policy is to represent a small, elite selection of product lines to ensure that its system solutions are best-in-class.

As Navman Wireless OEM's first sales agent in Brazil, VLA Solutions will support direct sales and solution expertise for the entire Navman Wireless OEM product line. "We have supported designers in our specialized markets for years, and recognize Navman's portfolio as being the one stop shop for all AVL (Automatic Vehicle Locator) applications. In addition to that, Navman products offer unparalleled quality and very competitive pricing," said Luiz Manguino, Director of Sales, VLA Solutions.

Grupo Informat, based in San Paulo, is one of the region's largest and most experienced high-tech electronics suppliers. Warehousing its vendor products locally via daily international shipments, Grupo Informat serves the automotive, automation, manufacturing, security, telecom and telemetry markets with both product and local technical support.

"As a technology solutions provider, we look for partnerships and alliances that enable us to bring quality product and advanced technology to the marketplace," commented Arlete Santos, Grupo Informat CEO. "Navman, with its broad product portfolio and competitive prices, will enable us to expand our participation in the GPS market."

Navman Wireless OEM Solutions offers a complete range of GPS modules and sensors, as well as tracking devices, data terminals and antennas, that make it possible for manufacturers to incorporate GPS positioning into their products. Focused on solutions for fleet vehicles and equipment in trucking, delivery, public safety, construction, military, education, utility/delivery and others, the company has a worldwide user base.

VLA Solutions is also based in San Paulo; for more information go to www.vla.com.br.  To learn more about Grupo Informat, visit www.grupoinformat.com/br/indexOeng.php.