The Power of Panasonic Comes to Chicago; On October 7 at Soldier Field, the Electronics Giant Powers up a Suite of Technologically Advanced Office Products Designed for a Range of Business Applications

Business Wire, Sept 22, 2005

SECAUCUS, N.J. -- Chicago-area businesses will experience the Power of Panasonic when the company demonstrates a host of networked office products that have been recognized for performance and reliability by industry experts such as Better Buys for Business, Buyer's Laboratory, E-DOC Magazine and BERTL.

The industry event is being held in Soldier Field's Cadillac Club, which is being transformed into a village square comprised of various business venues. Purchasing executives and other decision-makers can view demonstrations of Panasonic products being used in real-world applications in a setting that simulates their respective working environments.

Attendees will see firsthand the cutting-edge features belonging to a full suite of Panasonic products that are ideal for specific industries. At center stage is Panasonic's award-winning, high-performance multifunction C3 Series(TM), boasting the latest digital-imaging technology and performance capabilities such as scanning to and printing from an SD memory card, 15-second machine warm-up, 7.5" full color intuitive touch panel display and brilliant color output. Industry experts say the series is among the most technologically advanced in its segment.

In addition to multifunction products, attendees will be able to "test-drive" Panasonic's award-winning production scanners and Internet-fax machines, as well as "intelligent" color laser printers and electronic whiteboards that can transform a PC into an interactive presentation tool. Most important, attendees will learn how Panasonic's award-winning line of office products can improve their daily workflow and office productivity in healthcare, education, insurance, real estate, and in general business settings.

ABOUT PANASONIC

In the United States, Panasonic Digital Document Company, a unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America, markets a broad line of digital imaging systems, computer peripherals and office system products designed specifically for business use. Products available include fax and Internet fax machines, digital copiers, network multifunction devices, document management systems, scanners, electronic whiteboards, color and monochrome laser printers and impact printers. Headquartered in Secaucus, NJ, Panasonic Corporation of North America is the principal North American subsidiary of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (NYSE:MC) of Osaka, Japan. For more information, visit http://www.panasonic.com/office.> All brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

EDITOR'S NOTE

Members of the press interested in attending this industry event can contact Chris Florentz.

End users may obtain sales information by contacting Panasonic at 1-800-742-8086 or 201-348-7000, or by visiting http://www.panasonic.com/office. Please do not publish the editorial contact telephone number. If you wish to review this or any other Panasonic document-imaging product, please contact Chris Florentz at 215-592-8601, or at chris@bartgil.com.

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