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CHARLOTTE, NC - October 14, 2004
SATO America, Inc., a leader in barcode printing since introducing the first thermal transfer barcode printer in 1979 and the industry’s first, complete multi-protocol EPC-compliant RFID solutions offering, announced today the creation of a special RFID Business Unit focused exclusively on helping customers to understand and implement mandated RFID systems.
SATO America recently introduced the industry’s first, complete multi-protocol EPC-compliant RFID solutions for customer pilots and beta tests and fully supports the Uniform Code Council’s (UCC) EPC initiatives including projects driven by Wal-Mart, the Department of Defense (DOD), and other major retailers. SATO will now enable suppliers to Wal-Mart and other retail companies to meet the upcoming RFID mandates in North America.
Mr. Jan Svoboda, RFID Business Unit Manager, has been appointed to lead SATO America’s RFID Business Unit with strong support from his technical and sales staff. Mr. Svoboda has been extensively involved in RFID technology as SATO America’s former RFID product manager.
SATO America’s RFID Business Unit will report directly to Mr. Robert Linse, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at SATO America with Mr. Victor Barczyk, Vice President, Business Development, SATO International spearheading the worldwide effort. “SATO America’s new RFID Business Unit will enable Jan and his RFID team to better serve our customers’ recent RFID market demands and demonstrates our total commitment to help develop and implement the appropriate RFID solutions,” said Mr. Barczyk.
SATO now delivers not just RFID printing solutions, but complete EPC-compliant RFID solutions including pre-planning consultation, on-site survey, pilot planning and implementation, and post-pilot consultation and customer service.
SATO America, leading the way in barcode printing solutions and now, in complete, UHF RFID system solutions…from printing a product smart label to tracking product at the dock door and on conveyor systems.
About SATO America
SATO America offers innovative printing products that are convenient, reliable, cost-effective and easy to use, which enable users to recognize new ways to track their products and assets. SATO America, Inc. has been manufacturing industrial barcode printers for over two decades, delivering rugged dependability and reliable performance. The complete SATO product line includes direct thermal and thermal transfer printers, OEM print engines, printer accessories, label design software, labels and thermal transfer ribbons. SATO is a public listed company in Japan and has worldwide offices in United States, Germany, United Kingdom, Poland, Belgium, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and China. SATO reported revenues of US$445 million in 2002. SATO stock is traded on first section of Tokyo Stock Exchange. More information can be found at www.satoamerica.com.
