Introduction
Bellatrix Systems, Inc. is a private company that develops manufactures, and markets high technology electronic control units, service indicators, card readers and semi-automatic vending units. Bellatrix products employ battery operated, embedded 'low-power' technologies to provide data acquisition, encryption security, and information management. Bellatrix products are marketed worldwide in the Restaurant, Nightclub and Bar, Newspaper, International Courier, and Biotechnology industries.
Technologies
Founded in 1986, Bellatrix is an applied technology company that has successfully developed patented "Embedded Low-Power" systems. This technology involves the use of special electronic components which operate at very low voltage (3 volts) over an extended time of use (4-6 years). Incorporated into the systems that Bellatrix have engineered is the novel use of Lithium power cells to act as the principal energy source for these control units. The designs and the application of these systems are patented and trademarked.
In addition to this technology, Bellatrix has developed unique computer software programs, trademarked and patented for use with the Bellatrix control systems. The mechanical design of the control units is also protected by patent and trademark agreements. The principal technological advantage of the Bellatrix "Embedded Low-Power" systems is derived from their longevity and their durability under extreme environmental conditions.
Key Products
Restaurant, Nightclub and Bar - Today, the new CATS 'Card At Table Service' presents a payment processing alternative to the more expensive 'Pay at Table' products. CATS will provide the enhanced credit card security that customers demand and ensure that their Credit Cards will never have to leave the table again.
In addition, once the Credit Card has been swiped a service indicator illuminates to summon the server to the table to close out the transaction. CATS is the complete 'Out of the Box' solution for Restaurant, Night Club and Bar owners.
Newspaper Industry - Bellatrix invented the first battery powered electronic coin acceptor for newspaper vending machines and remains the market leader in this technology. Today, Bellatrix offers IMPACT® a modern coin operated newspaper vending machine available with Card-Trak™, a credit card system for micro-transactions. IMPACT is also unique in the newspaper industry with the application of vinyl wraps to provide a superior media for newspaper branding and advertising messages.
Innovative and timely, Card-Trak™ allows a vending unit to accept credit card micro-transactions without incurring expensive on-line communication costs. Available in self-powered powered configurations, these units provide a very flexible approach to vending operations.
International Courier- In the International Courier industry, Bellatrix has developed a system that provides data acquisition, an electronic locking mechanism, and a service indicator. The system uses a control unit built into the courier drop box as original equipment. The control unit is slaved to the courier data retrieval wand. The system will provide data on demand; lock and unlock the box, and operate a visual indicator to show that the box has been cleared. FedEx, DHL, and UPS represent a cross section of the major customers for this technology.
Biotechnology - In the Biotechnology industry, Bellatrix offers a unique remote-controlled release system suitable for use with key aerosol products. Specific emphasis is placed on accurate and controlled release rate of aerosol products commonly used in high value crops worldwide.
Manufacturing - Bellatrix maintains a modern manufacturing facility and administrative offices in Bend, Oregon. Contract manufacturing occurs in various locations including Europe and Asia while all Research, Product Development, and Quality Control functions are located in Bend.
Engineering - Bellatrix offers in-house engineering at our facility in Bend, Oregon as well as off-shore partnered engineering teams in China and Malaysia. Production is available entirely based in the USA, entirely off-shore in China, Malaysia and Taiwan, or can be performed in a hybrid manner with production occurring off-shore and final testing and QC done in the US.
Bellatrix has long-standing relationships with off-shore companies offering a quality manufacturing environment that is both stable and very efficient. By feeding many products over many years to the same set of trusted and tested manufacturing facilities, Bellatrix has removed much of the risk with any new venture using offshore resources .
Management
Stephen Morris CEO - Steve co-founded Bellatrix with Tom Ellsberg in 1986 and headed the initial sales efforts which resulted in successful market penetration and the strong growth of the company.
Ray Lundy COO/General Manger - Mr. Lundy has an extensive business background in the electronics industry. His product experience includes consumer electronics, commercial data acquisition, environmental monitoring, industrial security systems, and the specific area of adapting electronic products to human use.
William Raven Sr. Vice President, Sales and Marketing - Mr. Raven joined Bellatrix as Vice President of Business Development. He has an extensive background in sales, marketing, product and business development with high technology, life science, and bioscience companies.
Charlie Vickery Vice President of Manufacturing - Mr. Vickery provides a strong background in the manufacturing and assembly of electronic products. Sensitive to the market timing and highly responsive to customer requests, Charlie has taken the Bellatrix Manufacturing process to a very high level of performance.
Summary
Bellatrix is a company that operates with a well diversified group of core technologies in combination with a skilled and experienced management team. New product development is heavily resourced within the company and new markets for Bellatrix technologies are constantly being developed
