[November 16, 2004] Hand Held Products and Intermec Team to Deliver Automatic Identification Technology for U.S. Department Of Defense SKANEATELES FALLS, N.Y. --(Business Wire)-- Nov. 16, 2004 -- Adaptus Imaging Technology platform plays key role in contract win Hand Held Products, Inc., a leader in image-based mobile data collection solutions, has been selected by Intermec Technologies Corp. to help deliver greater logistical efficiencies within all branches of the U.S. Department of Defense. Over the next five years, Intermec Technologies will use Hand Held Products' Adaptus(TM) Imaging Technology platform to deliver superior bar code reading and image capture capabilities as part of the Automatic Identification Technology contract (AIT-III, W91QUZ-04-D-0009) recently awarded by the U.S. Army's Product Manager, Joint-Automatic Identification Technology (PM J-AIT) office. The AIT-III initiative is designed to provide timely asset visibility in the Department's global logistics pipeline, whether in process, in storage or in transit. Intermec will supply a complete line of advanced mobile computing, wireless communications and data collection systems and services, all engineered to meet the most demanding military applications and deliver unparalleled levels of efficiency and productivity. Hand Held Products could deliver more than 60,000 image engines for integration in Intermec portable data terminals and Hand Held Products IMAGETEAM(TM) 4800 2D Industrial Hand Held imagers. Powered by HHP's exclusive Adaptus(TM) Imaging Technology, the IT 4800 Industrial 2D Imager delivers extraordinary reading performance, versatility, and ease-of-use. Housed in a highly durable package, the IT 4800 reads linear, 2D, and PDF bar codes, captures digital images and signatures for proof of delivery and condition, and reads bar codes omni-directionally. "We are very pleased that Intermec has chosen Hand Held Products as the technology and hardware provider in supporting the military's mission critical requirements. Hand Held Products has had a long-standing business relationship with Intermec and we view them as a key strategic partner," stated Kevin Jost, President and CEO, Hand Held Products. "In addition to superior durability characteristics, our Adaptus Imaging Technology platform will help Intermec deliver an incredibly versatile and flexible data collection solution." "Hand Held Products is an integral part of Intermec's AIT-III team," said Intermec Executive Vice President Steve Winter. "Hand Held Products offers a vital combination of application knowledge, engineering expertise and experience - all critical components of this important work." About Hand Held Products Hand Held Products, Inc. is a worldwide leading manufacturer of data collection and management solutions for in-premise, mobile, and transaction processing applications. Through its exclusive Adaptus(TM) Imaging Technology platform, Hand Held Products delivers product solutions that improve productivity, lower costs, and enhance customer service. Hand Held Products is a privately held company and is represented in every major market and geographic region of the world through more than 30 sales offices and hundreds of resellers. To find out how Hand Held Products can help you at the point-of-sale, on the sales floor, in the warehouse or on the delivery truck, call us at 1-800-582-4263, or visit us at www.hhp.com. About Intermec Intermec Technologies Corp., a UNOVA Inc. (NYSE:UNA) company, is a leader in global supply chain solutions and in the development, manufacture and integration of wired and wireless automated data collection, RFID (radio frequency identification) and mobile computing systems. The company's products and services are used by customers in many industries to improve productivity, quality and responsiveness of business operations, from supply chain management and enterprise resource planning to field sales and service. To learn more about how companies can benefit from Intermec's supply chain technologies, contact Intermec Technologies Corp., 6001 36th Ave. West, Everett, WA 98203 USA; telephone 800-347-2636; or visit Intermec's web site at www.intermec.com.To learn more about UNOVA, visit www.unova.com. About Adaptus(TM) Imaging Technology Representing HHP's fourth-generation of image-based data collection, product solutions powered by Adaptus Imaging Technology offer the end user unsurpassed versatility and value by delivering performance well beyond basic bar code reading. Through HHP's hand held imagers, mobile computers, kiosk and OEM relationships, Adaptus Imaging Technology gives customers the power to read virtually any type of bar code - label or tag, capture digital images and signatures, read damage codes, and so much more - it's a whole new level of performance to meet the demands of an ever-changing business world. For more information on Adaptus Imaging Technology, call HHP at 1-800-582-4263, or visit us at www.hhp.com. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]