SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 30, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- TASER International, Inc. (Nasdaq:TASR), a market leader in advanced electronic control devices announced today that it has achieved ISO 9001:2000 certification of its quality management system through Preferred Registrar Group, Inc., an ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board registrar, in accordance with the requirements of the International Organization for Standardization.
"ISO 9001:2000 certification is a major milestone for any company, but it is especially significant due to our position as a market leader in providing cutting edge technology and new product development. Our employees are committed to providing the highest quality products and services to our customers. The successful completion of this extensive third-party certification of our quality management system is a tribute to their hard work and dedication," stated John Szakach, Vice President of Quality Assurance. "This certification will provide a structure to maintain processes and best business practices to ensure we remain the industry leader in electronic control devices. Our ISO 9001:2000 certified quality management system, will also ensure that we continually improve in increasing our customers' satisfaction and improving the quality of our people, processes, products and services," stated Szakach.
Rick Smith, CEO of TASER International, added "ISO 9001:2000 certification demonstrates our commitment to quality for our customers, our employees, and our suppliers. This supports a continual improvement philosophy which is the responsibility of every employee. In addition, this is a critical factor for obtaining entry into additional international markets, especially in countries where ISO 9001:2000 certification is required or strongly recommended."
The official ISO 9001:2000 certificate including the scope of registration is available at www.TASER.com/ISO.
About ISO 9001:2000 Certification
ISO 9001:2000 was developed by the International Organization for Standardization. ISO standards are widely respected and accepted by public and private sectors internationally. Achieving ISO certification requires a company to demonstrate its quality management system conforms to the standard, has the ability to provide products that fulfill applicable customer and regulatory requirements, and aims to enhance customer satisfaction. For more information about ISO certification or the International Organization for Standardization, please visit www.ISO.org.
About TASER International, Inc.
TASER International provides advanced electronic control devices for use in the law enforcement, military, private security and personal defense markets. TASER(r) devices use proprietary technology to incapacitate dangerous, combative or high-risk subjects who pose a risk to law enforcement officers, innocent citizens or themselves in a manner that is generally recognized as a safer alternative to other uses of force. TASER(r) technology saves lives every day, and the use of TASER(r) devices dramatically reduces injury rates for police officers and suspects. For more information on TASER life-saving technology, please call TASER International at (800) 978-2737 or visit our website at www.TASER.com.
Note to Investors
This press release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of the 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and is subject to the safe harbor created by those sections. The forward-looking information is based upon current information and expectations regarding TASER International. These estimates and statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, are not guarantees of future performance, and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results could materially differ from what is expressed, implied, or forecasted in such forward-looking statements.
TASER International assumes no obligation to update the information contained in this press release. TASER International's forward looking statements in this press release and future results may be impacted by the completion of the restatement of the Company's financial results for the first quarter of 2005 and the second quarter of 2005, risks associated with rapid technological change, new product introductions, new technological developments and implementations, execution issues associated with new technology, ramping manufacturing production to meet demand, litigation results from Company filed lawsuits and other litigation including lawsuits resulting from alleged product related injuries, media publicity concerning allegations of deaths occurring after use of the TASER device and the negative impact this could have on sales, product quality, implementation of manufacturing automation, potential fluctuations in quarterly operating results, adjustments to these amounts which may be reflected in our 10Q filing, competition, financial and budgetary constraints of prospects and customers, international order delays, dependence upon sole and limited source suppliers, negative reports concerning TASER device uses, governmental inquiries and investigations, medical and safety studies, fluctuations in component pricing, government regulations, variation among law enforcement agencies with their TASER product experience, TASER device tests and reports, dependence upon key employees, and our ability to retain employees. TASER International's future results may also be impacted by other risk factors listed from time to time in its SEC filings, including, but not limited to, the Company's Form 10-Qs and its Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The statements made herein are independent statements of TASER International. The inclusion of any third parties does not represent an endorsement of any TASER International products or services by any such third parties.
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