When construction of the transatlantic luxury
liner is completed in December 2003, Queen Mary 2 will be the largest,
longest, tallest and widest passenger vessel ever built; the one-of-a-kind
flagship cruiser will serve as a floating hotel during the 2004 Olympic
games in Athens |
ATLANTA / MIAMI � JAN. 15, 2003 � �Destined to become the benchmark
by which all other passenger ships will be judged,� it�s no surprise Queen
Mary 2 turned to none other than Onity, Inc. (formerly TESA Entry Systems)
to secure thousands of doors for passenger and crew cabins.
Miami-based Cunard Line � a wholly owned subsidiary of Carnival Corp.
(NYSE: CCL), which owns and operates 43 cruise ships under six brands �
has set out to build the biggest and the best luxury liner ever. As part
of Cunard Line�s commitment to team with world-class suppliers, Onity has
been selected as a stand-out solutions provider for the Atlanta-based company�s
proven electronic access technology and top-notch support.
�Onity�s ability to offer a one-stop electronic solutions shop for
e-locks, in-room safes, energy management and CCTV, continues to open doors
for us and our expanding global client base,� said Sophie Doux, Onity
Sales Representative � Marine.
�Our superior technology and support are an ideal match for this superior
vessel,� Doux said. �For a world-class floating hotel constantly on the
move, nothing short of world-class solutions and support will do the job.
Anywhere Queen Mary 2 docks in the world, Onity has the global support
infrastructure in place to consistently provide real-time direct professional
service. At Onity, we take great pride in our strong service and support
reputation, and we take great care to build upon it every day � one client,
one project, one call at a time.�
By year�s end, Onity will have completed its delivery of more than 2,100
of its electronic locks to Queen Mary 2�s builder, the renowned Chantiers
de l�Atlantique shipyard in Saint Nazaire, France.
�When the world�s largest cruise line company, Carnival Corporation,
sets out to build a maritime marvel the likes of Queen Mary 2, and selects
Onity as its electronic locks supplier of choice out of an ocean of competition,
it reaffirms the proven value of our people and solutions,� said Pascal
Metivier, Onity VP Global Sales & Marketing. �Carnival has a loyal,
growing customer base numbering more than 20 million people, so obviously
it means the world to us that they have entrusted the security of their
guests and crew aboard their new Cunard Line flagship, Queen Mary 2, to
none other than Onity.�
About Onity
Onity
Inc. (formerly TESA Entry Systems), the leading global provider of electronic
locking systems, offers innovative technological solutions and services
for the Hospitality, Corporate, Education, Government and Marine markets.
The company�s ever-expanding family of electronic solutions today includes
electronic locks, related Smart card technology, in-room safes, closed-circuit
television (CCTV) security surveillance and Senercomm energy management
systems. Onity has R&D and manufacturing operations in Spain, Mexico
and the U.S., as well as an extensive sales and service network that spans
more than 115 countries around the globe. With innovative solutions specially
designed to meet clients� changing needs, Onity continues to provide real
progress � technological advancements in facility management and maintenance
for unparalleled convenience and time and cost savings.
About Cunard & Queen Mary 2
Cunard Line, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carnival Corporation, operates
Queen Elizabeth 2 and Caronia luxury liners. The company is scheduled to
take delivery of the Queen Mary 2 in December 2003. The Queen Mary 2 will
be the largest, longest, tallest, widest, most-expensive luxurious passenger
vessel ever built. The $800 million transatlantic cruiser will have the
capacity to carry 2,620 passengers in 1,310 fully equipped staterooms and
suites and will maintain a crew numbering more than 1,250. The extremely
roomy, speedy vessel will evoke a feeling of grandeur and elegance, without
sacrificing contemporary style or the latest technological innovations
and amenities. For more information on Queen Mary 2, visit www.qm2.marine.alstom.com
or www.cunard.com or call 1-800-7-CUNARD.
About Carnival
Miami-based Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL) is a global vacation and
leisure travel provider that operates Carnival Cruise Lines, the world's
largest cruise line based on passengers carried on: Costa Cruises, Cunard
Line, Holland America Line, Seabourn Cruise Line, Windstar Cruises and
Holland America Tours. Carnival Corporation's six cruise brands operate
43 ships in the Caribbean, Alaska, Europe, Mexican Riviera, South America
and other worldwide destinations, and have 16 new ships scheduled for delivery
during the next four years. For more information on the company, visit
www.carnivalcorp.com.
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