NEWS:JERICHO, N.Y., Feb 02, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- bioMETRX, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: BMTX) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, smartTOUCH Consumer Products, Inc., is launching programs for select, pre- qualified dealers, to sell and install the highly acclaimed patent-pending, smartTOUCH(TM) garage door opener. The Company is providing cost effective options for thousands of dealers across the country, many having expressed interest in carrying the product. smartTOUCH expects as it increases its sale channels, it will allow its products to reach a larger audience. The company expects to realize additional revenues from product and warranty sales in addition to annual membership fees collected from the programs.
The smartTOUCH(TM) Garage Door Opener has received extensive coverage from both national and regional media sources and was most recently featured on HGTV's prime time program "I Want That". bioMETRX Inc. is a Jericho, New York- based research, development, engineering and marketing company that utilizes state-of-the-art finger activated technology to create innovative, stand-alone security and electronics products for consumers. The company is focused on providing simpler, more secure and convenient products to protect consumers' property and their families.
The smartTOUCH(TM) Authorized Dealer Program will begin in March 2006 and interested parties will be expected to "smartTOUCH Certify(TM)" at least one of their installers to qualify for consideration. smartTOUCH offers three membership levels and charges an annual membership fee along with monthly service charges. smartTOUCH offers various dealer discounts, volume rebate incentives and other benefits to their authorized dealer members.
"Our goal is to provide a program that will benefit all involved" commented Lorraine Yarde, President of smartTOUCH Consumer Products, Inc, one of bioMETRX's wholly owned subsidiaries. "We aim to offer value to the homeowner as well as the dealer member and as a result accelerate the growth of our company and the smartTOUCH brand" added Ms. Yarde
"Ever since the product launched in August 2005, we have been inundated with calls and requests from retailers, distributors and consumers" stated Mark Basile, CEO of bioMETRX, Inc. "We have already established a relationship with a trusted, national retailer, who will be offering our finger activated garage door opener for Father's Day 2006. However, we could not ignore the demand from the dealer community and are happy to be able to structure and offer programs to satisfy their needs".
bioMETRX will introduce additional smartTOUCH(TM) consumer electronics products, throughout 2006, that will incorporate the power of biometric technology in simple and convenient way. "We plan on making all future products available through multiple channels including retailers, dealers and distributors as well as directly to the consumer" stated Ms. Yarde.
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