BIO-key Partners with Aluratek to Introduce its Products to National Retailers

Bio-Key International (NASDAQ:BKYI), a provider of biometric software and hardware solutions and consumer products offering announced a retail partnership with Aluratek, a leading provider of consumer technology products.

The company said that the partnership will introduce Bio-Key’s biometric and bluetooth enabled TouchLock padlocks and travel locks at major retailers.

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Aluratek has already placed initial stocking orders for two models of BIO-key’s Fingerprint-Enabled Smart Padlocks and TSA-Approved Smart Luggage Locks which have been placed at Best Buy and the Best Buy Online Store during the second quarter.

John Wolikow, CEO, Aluratek commented, “We are excited to partner with BIO-key to bring their innovative use of biometric and Bluetooth technology in consumer padlocks to our retail customer base. Our retail accounts look to Aluratek to bring them innovative products rooted in cutting edge technology and design. We are pleased to launch our relationship in Best Buy and look forward to expanding BIO-key’s retail footprint over the remainder of 2018.”

Mike DePasquale, Chairman & CEO, BIO-key said, “Placing our TouchLock product line in major brick and mortar retailers has been a major priorty for BIO-key. Aluratek is an ideal partner to achieve this goal on a national basis as they have built such a strong track record of success in developing and marketing technology-based products to a who’s who list of retailers, including Best Buy. We are excited to be working together and look forward to extending our physical and online retail reach and consumer visibility over the next few quarters.

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