ThermoDyne helps organizations comply with HSPD-7
The need to comply with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-7) will open 9,000 federal buildings as market for Mail Defender; this, the company and recession-weary Elkhart, Indiana, hope, will create hundreds of new, long-lasting jobs
At a press conference held yesterday in Elkhart, Indiana, local dignitaries including Mayor Richard Moore and U.S. Representative Mark E. Souder, a member of the House Homeland Security Committee, offered insights into the compliance requirement of Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-7). A special contingent of counter terrorism experts from the United Kingdom also attended.
Pat Heller, President of Elkhart-based ThermoDyne, said, “Mail Defender’s ingenious technology, which combines ultraviolet, microwave and high frequency energy to neutralize dangerous pathogens works because of our thermal solutions. ThermoDyne’s microporous insulations systems minimize all modes of heat transfer simultaneously within minimum space and weight requirements. In other words, Mail Defender kills the pathogens without cooking the mail.”
“Anthrax attacks — either as a hoax, or the very deadly real thing — are a continual headache to the security community, because this dangerous pathogen is easily sent through the mail. Mail Defender III is the only equipment that actually kills anthrax, smallpox, SARS, avian flu, and many other dangerous substances in the customer’s office,” said Michael Lu, chairman and CEO of BioDefense Corporation.
HSPD-7 mandate opens 9,000 federal buildings as market for Mail Defender; this, the company and the city hope, will create hundreds of new, long-lasting jobs in recession-weary Elkhart.
Congressman Souder said, “As a senior member of the Homeland Security committee, I am acutely aware of the harm that could be brought against us by those with evil intentions who oppose rights and freedoms that we as Americans enjoy. Since 9/11, however, we have taken steps to help anticipate and deter future attacks and prepare for a quick and effective response following an emergency.
“I am committed to ensuring that all of our resources don’t simply go to New York City and Washington, D.C.,” he continued. “Too often, less populous states, and smaller cities and towns, are forgotten and I’m am dedicated to seeing our nation continue to make gains in our efforts to protect our nation and prevent terrorists from doing harm to our nation,” concluded Souder.
