AIM Global Taps Industry Leader Jim Childress of LXE; Association Elects New Chairman of Board of Directors

Business Wire, March 16, 2006

WARRENDALE, Pa. -- AIM Global, the trade association recognized as the worldwide authority on automatic identification and mobility, today announced the election of James S. Childress, president and general manager of LXE Inc., as the new chairman of the board of directors. Mr. Childress succeeds Tom Miller of Intermec, Inc.

As chairman, Childress and the AIM Global board of directors will provide the Association with the leadership, guidance, and direction to successfully fulfill its mission of:

--Educating by providing timely, unbiased and commercial-free news and information to its members, the news media, policy makers, and current and potential customers of automatic identification and mobility technologies;

--Advocating on behalf of its members on policy matters and standards affecting the automatic identification and mobility industry; and

--Accelerating the adoption and use of data capture and mobility technology.

"AIM Global and its network of chapters is the platform through which everyone in our industry--from manufacturers to distributors to solution providers--can provide unbiased technology-related expertise and advice to standards bodies, legislators, regulators, and the public," says Childress. "The vibrancy of our industry is mirrored by the growth and success of AIM itself over the past several years under the leadership of Tom Miller, Dan Mullen, and an outstanding board and staff. I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as chairman during what I believe will be a very exciting and challenging time for our industry."

"I have known and respected Jim as a leader and person for a number of years. He will provide the type of leadership, continuity and direction for the association that will enable AIM to continue to successfully address the many opportunities and challenges within our industry," states Mr. Miller. "He, the outstanding AIM board and our administrative staff are developing the strategic direction and plans that will sustain and grow the organization for many years to come."

"Jim Childress brings a wealth of industry and defense leadership experience to the Global Board and we applaud his willingness to serve the Association as its next board chairman," says AIM Global president, Dan Mullen. "Automatic identification and data collection technologies continue to revolutionize how business is conducted, from the emergence of wireless mobile computing and RFID (radio frequency identification) to sophisticated bar code systems. Data collection technology and mobile computing touches every enterprise, from healthcare to industrial manufacturing and beyond."

Childress is the president and general manager of LXE Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of EMS Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ELMG). LXE is a manufacturer of rugged mobile computers and wireless data collection systems for supply chain execution, with 400 employees worldwide and annual revenues of more than $120 million.

Photo and biography of Board Chairman are available upon request.

About AIM Global

For more than 30 years, AIM Global has served as the association and worldwide authority on automatic identification, data collection and networking in a mobile environment. AIM members are providers and users of technologies, systems, and services that capture, manage, and integrate accurate data into larger information systems. Serving more than 900 members in 43 countries, AIM is dedicated to accelerating the growth and use of Automatic Identification and Mobility technologies and services around the world.

For more information on AIM Global, its technologies and its members, please visit www.aimglobal.org or www.rfid.org.