Jan 22, 2007__WhereNet offers integrated wireless Real Time Locating Systems (RTLS) to industrial manufacturing, transportation and logistics and aerospace and defense vertical markets. Its RTLS locates and tracks high-value assets through employing ADVERTISEMENT
 
wireless tags, fixed-position antennas and web-enabled software. Among its other applications are those for vehicle inventory tracking, truck yard management and marine cargo tracking.

Zebra Technologies offers on-demand printing solutions for business improvement and security applications. Among its offerings are Zebra-brand thermal bar code, ?mart?label, receipt and card printers. Included in its applications are RFID printer/encoders and wireless mobile solutions.

The $126 million cash deal is expected to close at the end of this month, subject to WhereNet shareholder approval. Santa Clara, Calif.-based WhereNet will be operated as a separate business unit. Zebra is located in Vernon Hills, Ill.

source:  http://logisticstoday.com