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MDA to Provide Operational Forest Change Detection Alerts for World's Largest Pulp and Paper Group
Thursday, September 14, 2017Company Profile | Careers | Follow Company
Richmond, BC, September 14, 2017--(T-Net)--MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a global communications and information company, today announced that it has signed a contract for CA$2.4 million with the Asia Pulp & Paper Group (APP), the world's largest pulp and paper group, and part of the Sinar Mas group of companies.
MDA will provide a near real-time Forest Alert Service to assist APP in demonstrating to its stakeholders that they are meeting their zero deforestation commitments, underpinning their Forest Conservation Policy.
With access to MDA's monthly forest change detection alerts, APP will be able to assure stakeholders that natural forested areas were not cleared in connection with the production of their products.
MDA produces accurate (5.0 metres resolution) forestry change detection products by applying proprietary algorithms and visualization tools to stacks of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imagery collected from its RADARSAT-2 satellite.
Through subscribing to MDA's Forest Alert Service, users receive monthly or bi-annual reports on forest changes that include geospatial information showing the exact location and estimated size of changes.
This information can be used to safely manage operations, comply with regulatory reporting requirements, and reduce risks to the environment. With years of expertise in the radar and optical remote sensing market, MDA is well positioned to provide actionable information from multi-sensor solutions. MDA's team of experienced analysts can provide custom analysis and reporting over specific areas of interest to further mitigate risks to personnel, assets, and the environment.
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The factors and assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements in this release include contracts not being terminated. Any such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations. MDA cautions readers that should certain risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary significantly from those expected.
The risks that could cause actual results to differ from current expectations include, but are not limited to: risks associated with operating a satellite including in-orbit failures or impaired satellite performance; quality issues, failure of systems to meet performance requirements, potential for product liability, or the occurrence of defects in products or systems could result in lost revenue and harm to the Company's reputation; failure of third parties and subcontractors; and failure to anticipate changes in technology, technical standards and offerings or compliance with the requisite standards, or failure to maintain technological advances and offer new products to retain customers and market position.
For more information, please contact:
Wendy Keyzer
MDA External Relations
Telephone: 604-231-2743
E-mail: wendy@mdacorporation.com
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