ATLANTA, Dec. 15, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- LXE Inc. and Miles Data Technologies, an LXE Elite PartnerPass(tm) member, jointly announce a five-year contract with Quad/Graphics to provide wireless forklift-mounted computers to all Quad/Graphics U.S. plants and distribution facilities.
As part of the five-year agreement, Miles Data Technologies will also provide comprehensive product support and warranty and repair services.
"We had a need to increase forklift productivity within our distribution and plant facilities," said Dave Riebe, vice president of Distribution at Quad/Graphics. "As part of the process of going through a major technology upgrade, we were looking for partners who could protect our current investment in bar code technology but allow us to upgrade the forklift computers. After reviewing several options, we decided that Miles Data Technologies, with their strong local support, and LXE, with their high-quality industrial computers, provided the answer."
Quad/Graphics is an "ink-on-paper company" that does far more than just print magazines, catalogs and other commercial products. Their services include prepress, data management, ink formulation, paper purchasing, binding, mailing, and trucking. These demands require a high level of real-time inventory controls in demanding manufacturing environments. Constant, rapid growth over the past 35 years -- mostly through internal expansion -- has resulted in a company with the most modern plants, equipment and capabilities in the commercial printing industry.
"Our strategic partnership with LXE now offers factory-certified technical support and warranty repair services performed at our regional offices. Companies like Quad/Graphics benefit from minimized down time and in many cases, same day service," says Miles Data Technologies President Robert Ladd. "Over the past few years, our relationship with Quad/Graphics has expanded as we remain committed to offering them proven solutions backed by the highest levels of support."
About LXE Inc.
LXE Inc. improves supply chain performance by applying over 35 years' experience developing wireless products and solutions. From rugged mobile computers, advanced auto-ID technologies, and wireless network infrastructure, to its award-winning customer support -- LXE's easy-to-use products are as reliable as the people who install and support them.
Based in Norcross, Georgia, LXE also offers a full range of turnkey services, including radio integration, project and installation management, network design, technical support, and repair services. LXE is a wholly-owned subsidiary of EMS Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:ELMG), and has offices worldwide. For more information, visit our Website at www.lxe.com.
About Miles Data Technologies
Based in Milwaukee, WI, Miles Data Technologies provides solutions to customers throughout North America with bar code and RFID technologies. Services include system design, installation, and warranty repair service for data collection, labeling, and printing applications. While assisting clients throughout the manufacturing, warehousing and distribution process, our goal is to increase productivity, achieve compliance and enhance strategic advantage. Miles Data Technologies, as a LXE Elite PartnerPass(sm) Member, receives the highest levels of support and partnership available to LXE's resellers. For more information, visit www.milesdata.com.
About Quad/Graphics
Quad/Graphics is the largest privately held printer of magazines, catalogs and other commercial products in the Western Hemisphere, and third largest printer -- public or private -- in the nation. Headquartered in Sussex, Wis. (26 miles west of Milwaukee), the company provides services ranging from front-end design and photography through digital imaging, printing, list management, finishing and dependable distribution.
Since it's founding in 1971, the company has grown from obscurity to prominence, boasting print-production facilities on three continents as well as a worldwide employee roster 12,000 strong. Annual sales are $1.9 billion.
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