Russ Fulcher, vice president of sales and marketing, said Preco will ship about 12,000 system units this year to Symbol Technologies. People can also spot stolen vehicles, and drivers can get directions.
Motorists can also receive and send messages and other data.
Preco is investing heavily in developing and manufacturing products that provide wireless information solutions to the commercial, transit and specialty vehicle industries. While the agreement between Preco and Symbol Technologies is for at least a year, Fulcher said, he hopes it will be extended. Preco, which employs 500 people, will begin manufacturing the system next Monday and will make its first shipment to Symbol Technologies in March. The unit can be placed anywhere in an automobile, and it can be plugged into the vehicle s power source. Sen. Larry Craig attended Preco s announcement ceremony on Wednesday.