CARLSBAD, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
XENONICS HOLDINGS, INC. (AMEX:XNN), a leader in high-intensity
illumination and high-definition night vision technologies, announced
today that Larry Curfiss, Vice President and Director of Business
Development for ITT Night Vision from 2000 until his retirement in
2007, has been named a Consultant and Chairman of the Company's newly
formed Advisory Board.
"With its world-class illumination and high-definition night
vision products, Xenonics has an outstanding growth opportunity. By
assisting in the development of sales and marketing strategies and
advising on the execution, I look forward to helping Xenonics achieve
its full potential," Curfiss said.
CEO Chuck Hunter said, "No one has more experience or enjoyed more
success selling night vision equipment to military and commercial
customers around the world than Larry Curfiss. In his years as head of
business development at ITT Night Vision, Larry developed and
implemented global sales and marketing strategies that contributed to
a tripling of revenue to nearly $500 million annually. We are thrilled
to benefit from Larry's knowledge and insights about our industry."
Curfiss, 58 years old, was Vice President and Director of
Commercial Products at ITT Night Vision from 1996 to 2000, Vice
President an Director of Materials at ITT Night Vision from 1993 to
1996, and Director of Manufacturing at ITT Electro-Optical Products
Division from 1986 to 1993.
ITT Night Vision, based in Roanoke, Virginia, is the world's
leading developer, producer and supplier of Generation (Gen) 3 image
intensifier technology for U.S. and allied military forces, as well as
homeland security.
About Xenonics
Xenonics Holdings, Inc. (AMEX:XNN) develops and produces advanced,
lightweight and compact ultra-high-intensity illumination and
low-light vision products for military, law enforcement, public
safety, and commercial and private sector applications. Xenonics'
NightHunter line of illumination products is used by every branch of
the U.S. Armed Forces as well as law enforcement and security
agencies. Its SuperVision high-definition night vision is designed for
commercial and military applications. Employing patented technologies,
Xenonics provides innovative solutions for customers who must see
farther so they can do their jobs better and safer. Xenonics' products
represent the next generation in small, high intensity, high
efficiency illumination and low-light vision systems. Visit Xenonics
on the web at www.xenonics.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Except for the historical statements, statements in this release
may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of
section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. When used, the
words "anticipates," "believes," "expects," "intends," "future," and
other similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. These
forward-looking statements reflect management's current views with
respect to future events and financial performance and are subject to
risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from
the outcomes contained in any forward-looking statement. Factors that
could cause these forward-looking statements to differ from actual
results include delays in development, marketing or sales of new
products, and other risks and uncertainties discussed in the company's
periodic reports on Form 10-K and 10-Q and other filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. Xenonics Holdings undertakes no
obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.
Investor Contact:
Berkman Associates, 310-826-5051
info@BerkmanAssociates.com
or
Company Contact:
Xenonics Holdings, Inc.
Chuck Hunter, CEO, 760-448 - 9700
xenonics@xenonics.com
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