Northern Video Systems to Distribute Cantronic Systems' Infrared and Commercial Vision Systems

July 7, 2008 - PRLog -- Northern Video Systems, a leading distributor of security, surveillance and IP video equipment, today announced an agreement with Cantronic Systems, Inc. to distribute their full line of infrared thermal imaging, CCTV camera systems, IR LED Illuminators and other CCTV products.

Cantronic Systems Inc. is a global technology leader in infrared imaging and commercial vision systems. Cantronic manufactures and distributes active and passive CCTV infrared imaging and night vision cameras. These complex camera systems are used for monitoring, protecting and managing facilities and people.

"We are pleased to have come to an agreement with Cantronic Systems because we are always looking for unique, high quality products to offer our dealers and integrators," said Brian James, Vice President, Northern Video Systems. "We are dedicated to offering products to our customers that will provide them with the best opportunities for success in a competitive marketplace, and we believe Cantronic System's line of thermal and infrared imaging cameras will perfectly complement our current lineup of analog and IP-based products."

Northern Video has been serving systems integrators and dealers in North America for over 20 years and will distribute Cantronics' thermal imaging products through their corporate headquarters in Rocklin, California, and distribution centers in Texas and New Jersey.

"This agreement is very important to Cantronic’s growth strategy, it lays the foundation to expand our core business in North America through partnerships with well established, professional distribution organizations”, said James Zahn, president and chief executive officer of Cantronic.

About Northern Video Systems

Since 1986, Northern Video Systems has been a leading distributor of security, network video and surveillance equipment. The company has built a foundation for sales, customer service and value added systems integration that is second to none in the high volume distribution market. As one of the fastest growing security providers in the country, Northern Video prides itself on its extreme commitment to the customer and ability to deliver additional services such as system design and integration. Northern's ability to deliver the industry's most innovative products at the most affordable prices, from one knowledgeable single source provider, gives their dealers the freedom of choice when building the right system for their clients. Northern Video Systems, Inc. headquarters are located at 3625 Cincinnati Ave., Rocklin, CA 95765. Phone (800) 366-4472; Please visit www.northernvideo.com

About Cantronic Systems Inc.

Cantronic manufactures, distributes, and provides training and services in the fields of infrared imaging and video security surveillance technologies, specializing in passive and active infrared cameras, infrared illuminators, low light infrared sensitive CCD cameras and long-range night vision surveillance systems for demanding homeland security and surveillance application. Cantronic, through its US subsidiary QWIP Technologies, Inc. ("QWIPTECH"), holds a worldwide exclusive license from the California Institute of Technology ("Caltech") to produce and sell infrared detectors and sensors based on Caltech's Quantum Well Infrared Photodetector technology.

Cantronic is a Tier 1 issuer on the TSXV exchange, trading under the symbol CTS. For further information about Cantronic and QWIPTECH, please visit their websites at www.cantronics.com and www.qwip.com.