Transtector Systems is celebrating Arbor Day with local fourth graders by donating to the Kootenai County Arbor Day Committee.

The donation will provide 2000 trees and training materials for students in Post Falls, Coeur d'Alene, Rathdrum, Hayden Lake, Athol, and Spirit Lake. In addition, company employees will plant 150 shade and flowering trees throughout the community.

2008 marks the 21st year that the committee has provided "Arbor Day" trees to all fourth graders in Kootenai County. The program is run entirely by volunteers with absolutely zero overhead costs.

“Transtector is proud to be apart of this great effort that has given the community 40,000 trees,” said Sherri Hopkins, project coordinator for Transtector.  “Over 30 of our employees will participate this year in planting trees.”

A special planting ceremony will be held in Coeur d’Alene on Saturday, April 26th to recognize Transtector and others who provided donations this year.

About Transtector Systems, A Smiths Group Business

Transtector systems is a global provider of power quality products including AC, DC, data and signal surge protection, integrated cabinets, EMP protection, lightning protection, and power quality engineering services.  Originally established in 1967, as an innovator in surge suppression technology, today Transtector Systems continues to grow capabilities as an industry leader in power and signal integrity.  For additional information on Transtector Systems visit www.transtector.com.

Smiths Interconnect

Smiths Interconnect, part of the globally technology company Smiths Group, designs and manufactures specialized electronic and radio frequency products that connect, protect and control critical systems for the wireless telecommunications, aerospace, defense, space and medical markets. For further information visit www.smithsinterconnect.com.