RFID Tag Label Printer Contract Awarded

Lowry wins $8.5 million contract by the Defense Logistic Agency's Defense Distribution Center. ...

... "Under the terms of this agreement, Lowry Computer Products will provide the DDC with Printronix SmartLine EPCglobal Gen 2 passive RFID-compliant (pRFID) thermal-transfer tag and label printers, for all CONUS and OCONUS sites. The solution includes Printronix SL4M RFID printers from Printronix's SmartLine RFID family. The SL4M RFID printer is the price-performance leader for 4-inch industrial and commercial applications and represents a safe and cost-effective UHF RFID smart label printer encoder. " ...

Via Lowry Computer Products: Defense Logistic Agency Purchase Agreement for RFID Printers

Printronix RFID Printer Compatible With Microsoft Biztalk RFID Solution

Printronix collaborates with Microsoft to create turnkey radio frequency identification (RFID) printing solution that is compatible with Microsoft's BizTalk RFID infrastructure. ...

... "Ready to meet global supply chain operators' RFID compliance needs, Printronix's SL4M is the industry's most economical, industrial-grade metal printer/encoder designed for global Class 1 Gen 2 as well as ISO compliant ultra-high frequency (UHF) RFID applications. Synchronized with Microsoft's BizTalk RFID technology, it encodes and prints RFID chips and labels to meet retail, government and other supply-chain compliance mandates. It also is ideal for closed-loop UHF applications. Announced in June 2006, BizTalk RFID will incorporate Microsoft's vast technology expertise and developer network to provide an innovative platform solution that is enabling businesses to optimize RFID technology and create greater supply-chain efficiencies. Printronix worked with Microsoft as the company first announced its BizTalk RFID solution to improve greatly the customer's ability to experience all of the benefits of RFID. First to market with a UHF EPC printer, Printronix leveraged its RFID installation experiences with top suppliers to Wal-Mart, the U.S. Department of Defense, Target, Albertsons and Best Buy to create its RFID product and solutions portfolio. Printronix then shared its patented MP2 RFID Smart printing knowledge with the Microsoft development team and contributed SmartLine RFID printers to Microsoft's technology centers in Redmond, Wash.; Paris; Beijing; and Bangalore, India, among other locations. " ...

Via Printronix: Printronix Utilizes Microsoft BizTalk RFID Technology to Deliver Turnkey RFID Printing Solution to Supply Chain Operators Worldwide ...

RFID Germany: Printing ...

Printronix sponsors RFID Germany ...

... "RFID Germany is an educational business and technology conference organized to deliver practical answers and realistic information about the implementation of RFID technology in any type of application. Where: Frankfurt Marriott Hotel, Hamburger Allee 2-10, 60486 Frankfurt, Germany. " ...

Via Printronix: Printronix Sponsors RFID Germany to Help Spur Adoption of RFID Printing Technology

RFID Printer SAP AutoID Certified ...

Printronix RFID print solution achieves AutoID certification with SAP infrastructure. ...

... "Printronix Inc., the leading integrated supply-chain printing solutions manufacturer, announced that its radio frequency identification (RFID) label printing solution has achieved SAP certified integration. SAP has certified the Printronix XML Forms Module 1.0 for integration with the Device Controller Interface of SAP(R) Auto-ID Infrastructure Release 2.1 and the SAP NetWeaver(R) platform in Printronix's 5r Multi-Technology Thermal Printing Platform. With this certified solution, Printronix customers can expect low-cost, rapid integration of RFID label printing into SAP solution-based environments. The pre-designed label templates, XML test files and label-design software yield the dual benefits of lower maintenance and increased reliability. This scalable solution grows with users' information-processing needs, eliminating need for costly middleware. SAP Auto-ID Infrastructure 2.1 enables RFID-based supply chain management (SCM) and supply chain execution processes across the enterprise. Printronix worked with SAP to enable smart label creation within SAP Auto-ID Infrastructure 2.1 on the industry's best-selling RFID printers and encoders. " ...

RFID Printer SAP AutoID Certified: Via Printronix Printers: Printronix RFID Label Printing Solution Achieves SAP Certified Integration ...

RFID University Webcasts ...

Webcasts through RFID University ...

... "iAnywhere, a subsidiary of Sybase, Inc., unveiled RFID University, a series of free technical webcasts targeted at RFID developers. The goal of the program is to educate developers on various aspects of RFID development to enable them to jumpstart their RFID projects. The webcast series is offered as part of the Sybase iAnywhere RFID Developer Community in which hundreds of RFID developers have enrolled in order to benefit from free development software, RFID whitepapers, tech-tips, discussion forums and sample applications.

Thursday March 9 - RFID 101
Thursday March 16 - The Intelligent RFID Network
Thursday March 23 - Turning RFID Data into Information
Thursday March 30 - RFID Management & Security
Thursday April 6 - Growing the RFID Network I: Distributed Architectures for Logic and Data
Thursday April 13 - Growing the RFID Network II: Adding New Applications " ...

RFID University Webcasts: Via iAnywhere: Sybase iAnywhere Delivers RFID University Webcasts: Higher Education to Simplify Your RFID Development! sponsored by AWID, Printronix, Symbol, ThingMagic and Zebra ...

RFID Integrator Program ...

Printronix provide RFID service and support through its RFID integrator program, which creates total solutions for customers ...

... "Printronix's extensive RFID certified partner and integrator community will demonstrate RFID solutions using Printronix's SmartLine printer family, including the SL5000r MP2 RFID printer and SLPA7000r MP2 print, encode and apply printer. These printers are the industry's first designed specifically to EPCglobal(TM) Gen 2 encoding specifications. Both printer families feature EPCglobal Gen 2-certified hardware and RFID smart encoding technology, and address a wide range of applications and global frequency requirements. Printronix has taken the lead in RFID service and support by developing a Certified RFID Integrator Program. The company has established robust, dynamic partnerships with leading integrators to offer customers a total solution: Printronix's market-leading RFID solutions with top-quality integration service and support. In addition, Printronix RFID Technology Partners deliver best-of-breed RFID technology to the global marketplace. Printronix has developed strategic alliances with leaders in bar-code quality and RFID tags to give customers the most reliable and lowest-cost RFID solution for the supply chain. " ...

RFID Integrator Program: Via Printronix: Printronix Strengthens RFID Leadership Position with Dominant Presence at RFID World: Printronix RFID Printers Will Be Featured in 17 RFID Solution Demonstrations ...

RFID Training Initiative: RFID4U Printronix Collaborate

Printronix contributes its real-world knowledge of RFID technology applications to RFID certification training initiative. ...

RFID Training Initiative: RFID4U Printronix Collaborate: Via Printronix: Printronix Expands RFID Education Initiative With RFID4U Alliance: RFID4U Prepares Supply-Chain Leaders for CompTIA's RFID+ Certification While Printronix Imparts Real-World Knowledge Gleaned From Pilot Implementations ...

... "Printronix Inc. (Nasdaq: PTNX), the leading integrated supply-chain printing solutions manufacturer, and RFID4U today aligned to help train tomorrow's supply-chain leaders on radio frequency identification (RFID). RFID4U is a division of eSmart Source Inc. and a worldwide leader in vendor-neutral RFID learning solutions. The company delivers training content in a range of formats tailored to individual learning styles, including online courses, instructor-led training and publications. Printronix will contribute content to RFID4U's curriculum and offer its RFID demo center to students as a hands-on learning lab. RFID4U will incorporate Printronix's handbook, RFID Labeling: Smart Labeling Concepts and Applications for the Consumer Packaged Goods Supply Chain, into its program. The training provider also will engage Printronix's chief technology officer, Andy Chapman, who is one of the authors of 'RFID Labeling,' in an interactive ask the expert column. " ...

RFID Market Gen2 Product Position: Printronix

Printronix explains the position of their RFID Gen2 technonology in the market. ...

RFID Market Gen2 Product Position: Printronix: Via Printronix: Printronix Announces Second Quarter Results for Fiscal Year 2006 ...

... "In the RFID market, the launch of Gen2 products created some uncertainty as end users were either considering implementing or migrating to Gen2 technology, continued Mr. Kleist. In September, Printronix advanced its position in RFID leadership and became the first company to deliver RFID printing solutions that are interoperable with the new EPC Gen2 protocol. We believe that the introduction of Gen2 technology will become a driver of market adoption as it provides a standard infrastructure for advanced features and process improvements. " ...

Continued RFID Sales Growth: Gen2 Products

Continued RFID Sales Growth: Gen2 Products: Via Printronix: Printronix Provides Outlook for Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2006 ...

... "In addition, increased revenue is expected from the recently launched P7000 line matrix product line, the continuing growth of RFID sales as Gen2 products become available, increased momentum from teaming with IBM worldwide and the results of channel expansion. " ...

Since 1974, Printronix, Inc. (NASDAQ:PTNX) has created innovative printing solutions for the industrial marketplace and supply chain. The company is the worldwide market leader in enterprise solutions for line matrix printing and has earned an outstanding reputation for its high-performance thermal and fanfold laser printing solutions. Printronix also has become an established leader in pioneering technologies, including radio frequency identification (RFID) printing, bar code compliance and networked printer management. Printronix is headquartered in Irvine, California.

Hosted RFID Compliance Program Expands ...

Hosted RFID Compliance Program Expands: SEEBURGER Announces Partners for IDnet Hosted RFID Compliance Service; Printronix, NCR & Venture Research To Participate ...

Seeburger expands its partner ecosystem for hosted RFID compliance ...

... "SEEBURGER Inc. announced that Printronix Inc., NCR Corporation’s Systemedia Division, and Venture Research Inc. have agreed to provide products and services as a part of IDnet, SEEBURGER’s first-of-its-kind hosted solution for implementing an RFID program to comply with mandates from major retailers and government agencies. IDnet pricing ranges from $350 to $500 a month and will now include specially configured printers and labels with optional tag placement services, enabling SEEBURGER to equip companies with a fast, cost-effective and turnkey online solution. " ...

SEEBURGER is a leading provider of global business integration solutions designed to optimize transactions throughout the extended enterprise by automating trading relationships with all partners regardless of their size and technical resources. Launched in 1986 to provide integration solutions to the automotive industry in Germany, the company today is ranked among the top business-to-business gateway providers by industry analysts, and serves more than 6,500 customers in 35 countries and more than 15 industries through its flagship B2B Gateway and related products and services. SEEBURGER has global offices in Europe, Asia Pacific and North America, including a U.S. office that opened in 1998.

RFID Gen2 Printer Upgrade ...

RFID Gen2 Printer Upgrade: Via Printronix: Printronix Delivers World's First Free Gen 2 Printer Upgrade: Lowry and Texas Instruments Cite Printronix's Gen 2 as a Smart Start to Gen 2 Label Encoding ...

... "Printronix Inc. (Nasdaq: PTNX), the leading integrated supply-chain printing solutions manufacturer, today introduced the industry's first free EPCglobal(TM) Generation 2 (Gen 2) printer firmware upgrade. With this release, Printronix customers using any of its SmartLine, multiprotocol, radio frequency identification (RFID) printing systems gain a cost-free upgrade path to the Gen 2 protocol and a means to immediately begin Gen 2 encoding. " ...

Printronix developed the Gen 2 firmware to work with its SmartLine RFID printer family, which includes the recently introduced 5r Multi-Technology Platform as well as SL5000e(TM) MP and SLPA7000e(TM) MP printers. There is no cost to existing Printronix customers using any of its SmartLine, multiprotocol printers. Customers may obtain the firmware immediately by contacting customer technical support at (714) 368-2686.

Printronix RFID Growth Bright Spot ...

Printronix RFID Growth Bright Spot: Printronix Announces First Quarter Results for Fiscal Year 2006 ...

... "Although we were disappointed with the slowdown in sales for our core business, we were very encouraged by the progress we made in our growing RFID segment, said Robert Kleist, President and CEO of Printronix. This quarter we achieved $943 thousand in RFID printer sales, the highest in our history, which we believe is indicative of the tangible traction we are gaining in the early deployment of RFID. In addition, we also recently announced strategic RFID partnerships with IBM and Microsoft, two key leaders and developers in the RFID space. " ...

Industry RFID Certification Support Grows ...

Industry RFID Certification Support Grows: Printronix Teams With CompTIA to Develop RFID Certification: Printronix Contributes RFID Expertise to Help Develop Industry's First RFID Certification and Meet Growing Demand for an RFID-Proficient Work Force ...

... "Printronix Inc. (Nasdaq: PTNX), the leading integrated supply-chain printing solutions manufacturer, has joined with the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) to develop a radio frequency identification (RFID) certification. The certification is a vendor-neutral credential that validates the knowledge and skills of professionals needed to meet the expected high demand for RFID talent over the next five years. Printronix will contribute content, experience and subject-matter expertise to the certification program, which will focus on critical skills areas such as RFID printer system installation, maintenance and management proficiency. " ...

Since 1974, Printronix Inc. (Nasdaq: PTNX) has created innovative printing solutions for the industrial marketplace and supply chain. The company is the worldwide market leader in enterprise solutions for line matrix printing and has earned an outstanding reputation for its high-performance thermal and fanfold laser printing solutions. Printronix also has become an established leader in pioneering technologies, including radio frequency identification (RFID) printing, barcode compliance and networked printer management. Printronix is headquartered in Irvine, Calif.

Printronix Nashua RFID SmartLabel Alliance

Printronix Nashua RFID SmartLabel Alliance: Printronix Announces Strategic Alliance With Nashua as a Manufacturer and Supplier of Printronix Certified RFID Labels: Printronix-Branded Smart Labels Manufactured by Nashua Are Backed by Printronix's RFID Label Assurance Program ...

Nashua Printronix alliance drives RFID smart label innovation and interoperability ...

... "Printronix Inc. (Nasdaq: PTNX), the leading integrated supply-chain printing solutions manufacturer, has entered into a North American strategic alliance with label manufacturer Nashua Corp. (NYSE: NSH) to provide smart labels designed to achieve maximum performance with Printronix radio frequency identification (RFID) printers. The alliance will provide superior interoperability between RFID printers/encoders and RFID label media, offering higher RFID label throughput that results in less downtime and lower operating costs. " ...

RFID UHF Printer Leadership

RFID UHF Printer Leadership: Printronix Is the 2004 Global Leader: UHF EPC Printer Market Study Reveals: Recent VDC Study Confirms Printronix's Global Leadership Position; Printronix Addresses Industry's Need for RFID Printing Compliance and Seamless Integration Into Enterprise Networks ...

Printronix is recognized for their leadership in UHF RFID printing applications that are compliant with EPC standards ...

... "Printronix Inc. (Nasdaq: PTNX), the leading integrated supply-chain printing solutions manufacturer, led the worldwide ultra-high frequency (UHF) Electronic Product Code (EPC) printer market in 2004, according to the 2004 Global RFID Planning Service study conducted by Venture Development Corp. (VDC). Printronix led the industry in product revenue as well as RFID printer applicator installations. " ...

Since 1974, Printronix Inc. (Nasdaq: PTNX) has created innovative printing solutions for the industrial marketplace and supply chain. The company is the worldwide market leader in enterprise solutions for line matrix printing and has earned an outstanding reputation for its high-performance thermal and fanfold laser printing solutions. Printronix also has become an established leader in pioneering technologies, including radio frequency identification (RFID) printing, bar code compliance and networked printer management.

RFID Class0 Zuma Support ...

RFID Class0 Zuma Support: Printronix and Impinj Demonstrate Fully Interoperable Gen 2 Tag and Printer Encoding System: Printronix Also Continues to Expand the Industry's Widest Selection of Protocol and Tags With the Immediate Availability of Impinj Class 0 Zuma Support ...

... "Printronix Inc. (Nasdaq: PTNX), the leading integrated supply-chain printing solutions manufacturer, and Impinj Inc., the Self-Adaptive Silicon(R) company, today announced that they have jointly demonstrated EPCglobal(TM) Generation 2 (Gen 2) interoperability. During the demonstration, Printronix successfully encoded, read and printed labels containing the Impinj Monza(TM) Gen 2 radio frequency identification (RFID) tag silicon inlays, using the Printronix SL5000r MP printer. " ...

Since 1974, Printronix Inc. (Nasdaq: PTNX) has created innovative printing solutions for the industrial marketplace and supply chain. The company is the worldwide market leader in enterprise solutions for line matrix printing and has earned an outstanding reputation for its high-performance thermal and fanfold laser printing solutions. Printronix also has become an established leader in pioneering technologies, including radio frequency identification (RFID) printing, bar code compliance and networked printer management. Printronix is headquartered in Irvine, Calif.

Impinj Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company whose patented Self- Adaptive Silicon(R) technology enables its two synergistic business lines: high performance RFID products and cost-effective semiconductor intellectual property (SIP). Impinj is a leading contributor to the RFID standards for high volume supply-chain applications worldwide and is leveraging its technical expertise and industry partnerships to deliver the GrandPrix(TM) solution, comprising tags, readers, software, systems integration and high- volume manufacturing to offer low-cost UHF RFID that just works. Impinj's innovative SIP products, core to the company's RFID tags, are licensed to leading semiconductor companies worldwide, allowing them to cost-effectively integrate crucial nonvolatile memory (NVM) alongside analog and digital functionality on a single chip. Impinj's SIP products include the popular AEON(TM) memory, the world's first rewritable NVM technology compatible with logic CMOS manufacturing.

RFID Partner Network

Printronix Fortifies Certified RFID Partner Network: Additional Integrators Join Printronix's Extensive Ecosystem of Partners That Provide End Users Access to RFID Experts ...

... "Printronix Inc. (Nasdaq: PTNX), the leading integrated supply-chain printing solutions manufacturer, today announced it has broadened its radio frequency identification (RFID) network by adding 18 systems integrators and value-added resellers to its Certified RFID Integrator Program. " ...

Since 1974, Printronix Inc. (Nasdaq: PTNX) has created innovative printing solutions for the industrial marketplace and supply chain. The company is the worldwide market leader in enterprise solutions for line matrix printing and has earned an outstanding reputation for its high-performance thermal and fanfold laser printing solutions. Printronix also has become an established leader in pioneering technologies, including radio frequency identification (RFID) printing, bar code compliance and networked printer management. Printronix is headquartered in Irvine, Calif.

Wireless RFID Printing Technology Services ...

Wireless RFID Printing Technology Services: End-to-End RFID Solutions: Psion Teklogix Partners With Printronix To Deliver Complete RFID Mobile Computing Systems ...

... Psion Teklogix, (LSE: PON), a global provider of solutions for mobile computing, RFID and wireless data collection, and Printronix Inc. (Nasdaq: PTNX), the leading integrated supply-chain printing solutions manufacturer, today announced that Psion Teklogix is incorporating Printronix’s wired and wireless RFID printing technology to its growing RFID product and services portfolio. This new relationship will give Psion Teklogix a complete RFID offering which will include RFID hand-held devices, RFID portals, RFID printers, RFID conveyor solutions all combined with Psion Teklogix’s professional services. ...

Psion Teklogix is a global provider of solutions for mobile computing, wireless data collection and RFID. The company's fully integrated mobile computing solutions include rugged hardware; secure wireless networks, robust software, professional services and exceptional support programs. Psion Teklogix is committed to helping its customers reap the benefits of new and emerging technologies, such as RFID. The company continues to introduce new RFID technologies that show tremendous potential across a wide range of markets. With over three decades of industry experience, Psion Teklogix has customers in more than 70 countries around the world, and over 36 sales and support offices in 17 countries. Psion Teklogix is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada with additional corporate offices located in the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia. Psion Teklogix is the operating business of Psion PLC, which is publicly listed on the London Stock Exchange (PON.L).

RFID Printing Platform Ugraded ...

Printronix upgrades RFID printing platform ...

... The SL5000r MP RFID printer family employs Printronix's recognized RFID Smart(TM) encoding technology, based on the AWID reader module. It is compatible with EPCglobal Gen 2 and delivers RFID solutions that address a range of applications requiring EPCglobal Class 0, 0+, 1 and Philips 1.19 standards. EPCglobal Gen 2 will be upgradeable via free firmware updates, and field kits also allow for global frequency changes, providing RFID encoding flexibility around the world. These printers also enable encoding and printing of various label sizes and inlay designs that have emerged as industry standards. Nested within the 5r's RFID Smart encoding technology is the new Intelligent Media Detection feature, providing advanced notification and remote alerts if a non-RFID job is sent to a printer containing RFID labels. This saves customers from the costly mistake of wasting expensive RFID labels on a standard barcode print job. ...

Since 1974, Printronix Inc. (Nasdaq: PTNX) has created innovative printing solutions for the industrial marketplace and supply chain. The company is the worldwide market leader in enterprise solutions for line matrix printing and has earned an outstanding reputation for its high-performance thermal and fanfold laser printing solutions. Printronix also has become an established leader in pioneering technologies, including radio frequency identification (RFID) printing, barcode compliance and networked printer management. Printronix is headquartered in Irvine, Calif.

RFID EPC Gen2 Interoperability ...

RFID EPC Gen2 Interoperability: Texas Instruments Teams Up With Leading Reader and Printer Partners for EPC Gen 2 Interoperability ...

TI builds a coalition of support for its EPC Gen2-compliant RFID technology to drive interoperability through the global supply chain ...

... Texas Instruments Incorporated today announced broad industry support for its Electronic Product Code™ (EPC) Gen 2 technology through its collaboration with 12 leading printer and reader manufacturers: Avery Dennison, AWID, Datamax Corporation, FEIG, Paxar, Printronix, SATO, Sirit Inc., SAMSys, ThingMagic, WJ Communications, and Zebra Technologies Corporation. TI is working with this alliance to ensure interoperability within the EPC Gen 2 radio frequency identification (RFID) infrastructure and drive accelerated adoption of EPC Generation 2 compliant solutions in the global retail supply chain. All of the companies are committed to providing products based on the EPC Gen 2 standard, and are working in close collaboration with TI to bring to market a wide range of interoperable solutions for encoders, readers, printers, and hardware devices that support TI's EPC Gen 2 products which are planned for volume production beginning in 3Q 2005. ...

Texas Instruments RFid Systems: Texas Instruments is the world’s largest integrated manufacturer of radio frequency identification (RFID) transponders and reader systems. Capitalizing on its competencies in high-volume semiconductor manufacturing and microelectronics packaging, TI is a visionary leader and at the forefront of establishing new markets and international standards for RFID applications. For more information, contact TI-RFid™ Systems at 1-888-937-6536 (North America) or +1 214-567-4364 (International), or visit the Web site at www.ti-rfid.com. Texas Instruments Incorporated provides innovative DSP and analog technologies to meet our customers’ real world signal processing requirements. In addition to Semiconductor, the company’s businesses include Sensors & Controls, and Educational & Productivity Solutions. TI is headquartered in Dallas, Texas and has manufacturing, design or sales operations in more than 25 countries. Texas Instruments is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TXN.

KimberlyClark AutoID RFID Strategy at Conference ...

KimberlyClark AutoID RFID Strategy at Conference: Mike O'Shea from Kimberly-Clark Corporation to Keynote on Day 2 of ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... Mike O'Shea, director of corporate Auto/ID and RFID strategies and technology at Kimberly-Clark Corporation, will be the featured keynote speaker on ...

... Mike O'Shea, director of corporate Auto/ID and RFID strategies and technology at Kimberly-Clark Corporation, will be the featured keynote speaker on day two of RFID World 2005, March 2-3 at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine, Texas, near Dallas, adding to the show's list of top end-user speakers and case studies. Mike Meranda, president of EPCglobal US(TM), a regional Member Organization of EPCglobal Inc.(TM), the not-for-profit standards organization entrusted with driving the global adoption of Electronic Product Code(TM) (EPC) technology, will also address attendees in a morning keynote session. The second day keynote panel, "RFID Readiness and Interoperability," features Alien Technology, Intermec Technologies, Microsoft Corporation, Printronix, Inc. and Texas Instruments, who will discuss global standards issues surrounding frequency allocation, tag and reader functionality, and intellectual property. ...

RFID Compliance Services: AGI Worldwide completes RFID compliance initiative at American Port Services’ Norfolk distribution facility ...

AGI Worldwide, a leading Supply Chain Services and Solutions company based in Alpharetta, GA, announced the successful RFID pilot and implementation at American Port Services (APS), a leading East Coast Third Party Logistics provider (3PL). AGI was hired to assist APS in meeting and exceeding a major retailer’s RFID compliance mandates in their distribution centers in order to offer RFID compliance services to their customers.

AGI provided project management, vendor management, integration and testing services, as well as warehouse management process changes (software and procedures). “We were starting to fall behind our deadlines - an easy thing to happen considering we had 7 different vendors involved, including Alien, Printronix, International Paper, HighJump, Loftware and GlobeRanger,” stated John Edwards, Assistant Director of Operations for APS. “Kevin Wilson, RFID specialist with AGI, took over the project. He and the AGI staff brought the project back under control, and helped us successfully meet our October 1 RFID pilot deadline for one of our key clients who is a top supplier for a major retailer,” stated Edwards.

“We are very pleased at the success of this RFID project. Most RFID projects you read about seem to take longer than expected, and go over budget, due to the somewhat changing and untested state of RFID, as well as the involvement of multiple vendors. We were able to pull all the participating vendors together, fill in existing project gaps, and execute efficiently coming in on time.” stated Kevin Wilson, Vice President and RFID specialist for AGI. “APS now has a solid RFID infrastructure fully integrated with their warehouse and yard management software, enabling them to accommodate future RFID compliance initiatives they have planned with other major retailers,” stated Wilson.

About AGI Worldwide
AGI Worldwide is a leading provider of Supply Chain Execution (SCE) solutions and services. They provide clients with a full range of consulting and technology implementation services helping to improve operational and logistics performance. AGI has extensive experience in a wide range of services, including strategic planning, solution design and development, integration, software selection and implementation, and process re-design and improvement. Industries of expertise for AGI include Third Party Logistics (3PL), consumer product goods, distribution, manufacturing and retail.

About American Port Services
American Port Services (APS) specializes in developing and operating high volume distribution centers and cross-docking facilities. With over 1,500 trained associates, 600 doors, four million square feet of warehouse space and the most advanced warehouse management systems available, APS is the leading logistics company for the Southeast, covering the major ports. Savannah, Charleston, Norfolk and Houston are the sites of our distribution facilities, offering cross-docking, drayage and inland transportation.

Contact:
Kevin Wilson
Vice President
AGI Worldwide
www.agiworldwide.com
678-319-9443 x.201
kw@agiworldwide.com

Walmart Supply Chain RFID: RFID is Changing Rules of Global Supply Chain

From PR Newswire (press release) ... Forthcoming Reference Book Gives Retail Consumer Goods Managers and Executives a Snapshot of Successful Wal-Mart RFID Supply-Chain Compliance IRVINE, Calif ...

... Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology is shaping the future of global supply chains, and smart retail consumer goods companies are seeking opportunities for advanced compliance with industry mandates, according to the authors of the forthcoming book, "RFID Labeling: Smart Labeling Concepts & Applications for the Consumer Packaged Goods Supply Chain." ...

Since 1974, Printronix Inc. (Nasdaq: PTNX) has created innovative printing solutions for the industrial marketplace and supply chain. The company is the worldwide market leader in enterprise solutions for line matrix printing and has earned an outstanding reputation for its high-performance thermal and fanfold laser printing solutions. Printronix also has become an established leader in pioneering technologies, including radio frequency identification (RFID) printing, bar code compliance and networked printer management. Printronix is headquartered in Irvine, Calif.

RFID Printing: Printronix Bolsters Certified RFID Partner Network

From PR Newswire (press release) ... Integrators, Middleware and Label Software Providers Join Printronix's Extensive Ecosystem of Partners That Provide End Users Access to RFID Experts IRVINE ...

Printronix Inc. (Nasdaq: PTNX) has created innovative printing solutions for the industrial marketplace and supply chain. The company is the
worldwide market leader in enterprise solutions for line matrix printing and has earned an outstanding reputation for its high-performance thermal and fanfold laser printing solutions. Printronix also has become an established leader in pioneering technologies, including radio frequency identification (RFID) printing, bar code compliance and networked printer management.

RFID Solutions: Dallas Firm to Receive Key Optical Communications Patent

From Emediawire (press release) ... Networks. Xterprise provides EPC RFID and supply chain solutions and has built relationships with Printronix, V3, and Red Prairie. ...

Incucomm’s mission is to partner with innovative entrepreneurs and market leading companies to create long-term value in the telecommunications and defense markets. Founded in 2000 by Steve Roemerman, John Volpi, and Matthew Bowers, Incucomm has developed and refined a set of proprietary tools known as the Value Building Process™ for assisting companies in making appropriate choices at all stages of the business life cycle. Once involved, Incucomm leverages its entire resource base including world-class personnel, processes, partners, and other valuable resources to ensure success. About Xterprise Xterprise Inc. is a Dallas based RFID Solution Integration Company. Founded in 2002, the Xterprise team has over 40 years of Warehouse Management System implementation experience and over 25 years of RFID implementations experience. Xterprise is recognized as one of a few firms with real world expertise in “Next Generation” RFID supply chain solutions. Xterprise is delivering RFID Compliance Implementation Plans, detailed RFID Engineering studies, integrated RFID & WMS Implementations and complete RFID compliance Pilot Deployments. In addition, Xterprise is a sponsor of EPC Global and one of the first solution integrators to be selected by Alien Technology as a Preferred Partner.

Auto-ID RFID: Printronix is First Printer Manufacturer to Sponsor Auto-ID Labs ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... Printronix Shows Further Commitment to Packaging SIG by Donating Two Smart Label Developer's Kits to Facilitate RFID Testing and Demonstration at MIT IRVINE ...

RFID Services: Printronix Forms Auto-ID and RFID Professional Services ...

From Yahoo News (press release) ... (Nasdaq: PTNX - News), the leading integrated supply-chain printing solutions manufacturer, today announced the development of an Auto-ID and RFID group within ...

RFID Smart Technology: Printronix's RFID Smart Technology Initiative Gives Suppliers ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... Printronix Introduces SmartLine Family of RFID Printers, World's First Fully Integrated EPC-UHF Print-and-Apply System and Professional Consulting Group ...

Since 1974, Printronix Inc. (Nasdaq: PTNX) has created innovative printing solutions for the industrial marketplace and supply chain. The company is the worldwide market leader in enterprise solutions for line matrix printing and has earned an outstanding reputation for its high-performance thermal and fanfold laser printing solutions. Printronix also has become an established leader in pioneering technologies, including radio frequency identification (RFID) printing, bar code compliance and networked printer management. Printronix is headquartered in Irvine, Calif. For more information, please visit http://www.printronix.com.

Printronix has been a global leader in providing intelligent industrial and back-office enterprise printing solutions for 30 years. We continue this tradition in the emerging RFID (radio frequency identification) field with a full selection of SmartLine RFID product solutions, unsurpassed service and support, and educational tools that help enable your RFID applications. A solid, reliable, smart label printer is the foundation of any RFID system. Printronix adds 30 years of know-how in providing tough industrial printers that endure the harshest environments where dust, dirt, and temperature extremes stop ordinary printers. Printronix offers a range of world-class UHF printers and solutions that provide maximum versatility and flexibility for all your RFID applications. The SLPA7000e is a smart label printer applicator solution that encodes, prints and applies—all in one unit. It combines RFID smart label printing technology with applicator capability.

Provia Software Partners with Printronix on RFID

From PR Newswire via FinanzNachrichten, Apr 2, 2004 ... Datum Provia Software Partners with Printronix on RFID 01.04.2004 19 29 GRAND RAPIDS Mich. April 1 PRNewswire Provia Software a leading provider of supply chain execution software solutions announced today that the company has formally partnered with Printronix Inc ...