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For press information, contact: FALCON TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL ACHIEVES LONGER THAN 300 YEAR ARCHIVAL LIFESPAN FOR ITS SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE OPTICAL DISCS Falcon Technologies International (FTI), the leading manufacturer of optical data storage discs for professional and archival applications, today extended his offer with the introduction of a complete line of recordable DVD and CD media offering ultra-long archival lifespan. By incorporating specially optimized 24k Gold reflective layer design and formulations, FalconMedia Pro Century Gold CD-R media offers more than 300 year archival life, while FalconMedia Pro Century DVD-R discs offer more than 100 year archival. Like all FTI media, the discs deliver best-in-class recording performance and reliability. The discs’ long archival capabilities make them the ideal solutions for a wide variety of applications, including the preservation of important documents such as company and government records, photographs and video files. “Our archival grade discs are the solutions users can trust to stand the test of time,” commented Mr. Fred Perez, National Sales Director of FTI America. “With the introduction of a complete line of FalconMedia Pro Century media, we are building on our strong reputation of offering discs that combine superior recording and playback performance with remarkable archival lifespans.” Accelerated aging tests, according to the latest ISO-standard for archival life, have shown that the FalconMedia Pro Century CD-R disc is capable of storing data for more than 300 years. This remarkable achievement has been realized through strategic cooperation with leading Japanese technology partner, Mitsubishi (MKM), which yielded the best-of-class technology in advanced material deposition techniques and optimized precise manufacturing processes. For optimum protection, a hard coat is applied to the critical data-side of the Century discs during the manufacturing process. The FTI patented hard coat technology, called “Ultra Hard Coat”, is fifty (50) times more resistant against scratches than non-hard coated media. The Ultra Hard Coat (UHC)® protection is the most reliable solution to protect mission-critical data against potential scratches by mishandling and other contaminants that could interfere with the laser, causing data errors or loss of data. Because most spills and smudges of finger prints cannot attach to the UHC-covered surface, the disc can be easily wipes clean. Performance is not impacted, and the data stays protected. All FalconMedia Pro Century discs are available in jewel cases (1, 3, 5 or 10 pack), slim cases (1, 10 or 20 pack) or spindles (10, 25 or 50 pack), with optional inkjet and thermal printable surfaces. FTI printable discs combine crisp, clear surface printing capabilities with exceptional recording and playback performance. The discs feature print-to-hub surfaces that enable full surface printing for maximum visual impact. Innovation and Leadership FalconMedia Pro CD, DVD and Blu-ray Recordable media solutions are designed to unyielding quality standards. To ensure absolute quality consistency, the FTI manufacturing has been set up and is operated by highly skilled industry-expert at a single state-of-the-art facility in the UAE. Only FTI recording media solutions provide Certified Swiss Quality (CSQ), validated by FTI’s certification by Swiss ISO organizations, widely considered among the world’s most stringent ISO bodies. –END– About FTI A leading manufacturer and supplier of optical data storage discs for professional and archival applications, Falcon Technologies International (FTI) offers solutions to OEM brands, private labels, distributors and retailers. FTI is an industrial group with headquarters and a manufacturing plant in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. The company is setting a new industry benchmark by providing superior quality media solutions and rapid fulfillment through groundbreaking manufacturing and logistics operations. FTI, through strategic business and technology cooperations is committed to excellence in every aspect of its business from product development and manufacturing, to logistics, distribution and account support. FTI is dedicated to creating optical media solutions that deliver the ultimate performance, reliability and durability for professional applications. An unyielding commitment to excellence supported by a world-class production facility featuring cutting-edge production equipment, as well as skilled international management and highly-trained, dedicated personnel are key components of FTI’s strategy. FTI is a joint investment between Swiss-based investment and management company, PrimusTech Investments, and a large group of UAE corporate and private investors. FTI’s marketing and sales activities are conducted by the company’s fully owned, Swiss-based subsidiary, FTI Europe SA and FTI American Liaison Office.
Falcon Technologies International
American Liaison Office
Mr. Fred Perez, National Sales Director
2368 Willet Way
Pleasanton, California 94566 - USA
Phone: (510) 507-3811
Fax: (801) 460-9948
E-mail: fred.perez@falconrak.com
By applying the specially-designed Gold reflective layers, the Falcon Pro Century media offers the best resistance to atmospheric oxidation that is one the primary causes of corrosion and therefore for data-loss over time in standard CD and DVD media.