Story ID: 924 startpac.doc
StartPac Provides Power to the Plane People
By: Kerry Lynch
Caption: Since launching the unit two months ago, StartPac has sold the units to 30 different companies in 12 countries.
Word Count: 150
StartPac (Booth Y054) has developed a new lightweight power supply unit for use in maintenance or other field-base operations. Its Model 53300 weighs 18 kilos (40 pounds) and provides 300 amps of power supply. 
  
The company said the unit is designed to power up inverters, avionics, GPS, air conditioning and other functions. Along with use by maintenance shops, StartPac said the unit will support business jets, medical evacuation, police, fire or rescue operations, as well as other operations.
  
“Existing products in the field can be very heavy and cumbersome, which in this line of work–where fast reaction and agility are crucial–is a significant disadvantage,” said Mark Marar, vice president of engineering and quality director. “We listened to the market and responded…with a more compact and mobile product.” 
  
Since launching the Model 53300 two months ago, StartPac has sold units to 30 different companies in 12 countries.