Dec 6 2007
WPCS International Incorporated, a leader in design-build engineering services for specialty communication systems and wireless infrastructure, has announced that, through its Heinz Corporation subsidiary, it has been selected by Silverstein Properties as a wireless consultant in the design of an advanced wireless communications system for World Trade Center buildings 2, 3 and 4. The design will include a needs analysis with technical performance specifications for a wireless in-building radio system that will insure the reliable communication for all emergency agencies including the Port Authority, FDNY and the NYPD.
Silverstein Properties is a Manhattan-based real estate development and investment firm that has developed, owned and managed more than twenty million square feet of office, residential and retail space. In July 2001, Silverstein Properties completed the largest real estate transaction in New York history by acquiring the 10 million square foot World Trade Center, only to see it destroyed by terrorist attacks six weeks later on September 11, 2001.
Silverstein Properties is committed to the redevelopment of the World Trade Center site and in May 2006, Silverstein Properties opened 7 World Trade Center, a 52 story 1.7 million square foot office tower at 250 Greenwich Street, just north of the World Trade Center site.
The building is now approximately 75% leased to a world-class roster of tenants. In September 2006, designs were unveiled for three new office towers on the World Trade Center site, which includes 200, 175 and 150 Greenwich Street, which will be developed by Silverstein Properties. Construction on the three towers will begin when the Port Authority delivers the sites to Silverstein Properties in January 2008.
Larry A. Silverstein, president and CEO of Silverstein Properties, commented, "Beginning with 7 World Trade Center, we have set a new standard in technology and security for our buildings. This includes a commitment to the most advanced communication systems throughout our properties."
Richard Fann, president of WPCS/Heinz, commented, "Our company completed a similar project for Silverstein Properties at 7 World Trade Center a few years ago and we are pleased to be selected again for this new project as we are aware of the high quality standards imposed by Silverstein Properties. We are looking forward to establishing the parameters for a best in class wireless communications system for such an important project."