Newsways Chooses PSC Scanners for Distribution Facilities; Falcon 320 Scanner Installation To Create Industry-Leading Distribution System

Business Wire, Sept 3, 2002

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 3, 2002

PSC Inc. (PSCX), and Abraham Technical Services, Inc. today announced Newsways Distributors, a Calif.-based distributor of magazines and periodicals, has selected PSC(R) Falcon(R) 320 scanners for its distribution centers.

The scanners will automate Newsways distribution process, eliminating manual processes and maximizing efficiency and data accuracy.

Abraham Technical is initially installing the Falcon 320 scanners into Newsways' Los Angeles, Calif.-based headquarters on a route-by-route basis and then into the distributor's San Diego, Bakersfield, Hayward, Colton and Norwalk field offices. Automation will allow data collected during route deliveries to be quickly and accurately transferred to Newsway's central accounting system, eliminating time-consuming data entry and human error. Rollout will be completed by November 2002.

"Using the PSC Falcon portable data terminals, our distribution system will be transformed into one of the most advanced in the industry," said Scott Wheeler, Chief Operations Officer for Newsways. "We are already experiencing immediate ROI through streamlined data management and increased efficiency in initial installations."

"We are pleased to work with Abraham Technical and Newsways to create an automated data collection process that will allow Newsways to leapfrog its competitors," said Brad West, Vice President of Mobile & Wireless for PSC Inc. "The Falcon 320 installations enables Newsways to set a new industry standard for speed and accuracy."

About Abraham Technical Services

Abraham Technical Services is an INC 500 fast growth company, making it one of the 500 most rapidly growing companies in the entire United States - over a 5-year period. Abraham Technical Services maintains a multi-million dollar inventory comprised of the latest in bar code scanners, portable computers, thermal labels and ribbons, portable data terminals, data collection software, wireless network components, thermal printers and parts. With offices throughout the United States, Abraham Technical Services will generate over $20 million in revenue for fiscal 2002.

About PSC Inc.

PSC provides innovative data-collection solutions for the retail supply chain worldwide. Its range of products includes mobile and wireless data-capture terminals, warehouse management software, self-checkout systems, and fixed-position and handheld bar code scanners. PSC(R) products are used to improve efficiency, speed, and agility in the retail, and warehouse and distribution sectors. PSC and Falcon are registered trademark of PSC Inc. All other brand and product names may be trademarks of their respective companies. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, PSC has major manufacturing facilities in Eugene, Oregon, as well as sales and service offices throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia and Australia. To learn more about PSC, visit www.pscnet.com or contact us at 1-800-695-5700.