FKI LOGISTEX EXPERTS DISCUSS GLOBAL TRENDS IN MATERIAL HANDLING TECHNOLOGY AT PROMAT 2007 EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE

Released on = January 24, 2007, 7:00 am

Press Release Author = Elise Stoll

Industry =

Press Release Summary = Three seminars at the ProMat 2007 Knowledge Center will
cover European material handling trends, automated replenishment, and order
fulfillment

Press Release Body = (St. Louis, Missouri, USA: December 22, 2006) FKI Logistex®
(www.fkilogistex.com), a global leader in integrated material handling solutions,
announces that it will sponsor three seminars at the ProMat 2007 Educational
Conference, held January 8-11 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. FKI Logistex
subject matter experts will present on-show-floor seminars to discuss trends in
European material handling, automated replenishment technology, and the integration
of order fulfillment methods and technologies into a DC.

The ProMat Educational Conference, which is free to all registered show attendees,
uses a unique combination of exhibition and education to give participants an edge
in understanding, applying and maximizing material handling solutions. The
industry-focused, 45-minute seminars will take place in the ProMat 2007 Knowledge
Center in specially designed theaters on the show floor.

FKI Logistex, a platinum sponsor of the ProMat 2007 Educational Conference, will
present the following seminars:


Integrated Material Handling Trends - A European Perspective
Presented by Derek Hill, FKI Logistex Europe
Monday, January 8, 12:45 - 1:30 p.m.
Theater D
Hill will provide an overview of the current issues facing the European supply
chain. Attendees will learn about the challenges of integrating diverse technologies
in a multi-lingual and multi-cultural environment.

Trends in Automated Replenishment
Presented by David Campbell, FKI Logistex North America
Tuesday, January 9, 3:15 - 4:00 p.m.
Theater E
This seminar provides an overview of current trends in high-performance order
fulfillment operations. By combining AR/RS technology, predictive replenishment, and
dynamic slotting, Campbell shows that companies can achieve 100% product
availability.

Selecting and Integrating the Right Order Fulfillment Methods and Technologies for
Your DC
Presented by Bill Hubacek and David Chervin, FKI Logistex North America
Wednesday, January 10, 1:45 - 2:30 p.m.
Theater A
Hubacek and Chervin offer insight into the array of order picking techniques, such
as traditional picking and putting, \"pick and pass,\" and cluster picking. The
discussion highlights the technologies available to enhance the execution of these
fulfillment functions at any distribution center.

The FKI Logistex ProMat 2007 exhibit (booth 1203/1503) features a fully functioning,
two-level equipment loop and a sortation exhibit showcasing its material handling
technologies. The display features the company\'s new automated replenishment
solution, next-generation LS-4000 cross-belt and tilt-tray sorters, and the UniSort®
MXTT software module, as well as a complete range of other FKI Logistex
technologies.

For sales and marketing information, please contact Emily Smith, marketing
coordinator, FKI Logistex North America, by phone at (513) 881-5239 or by e-mail at
emily.smith@fkilogistex.com.

For media information, contact David Abels, senior account executive, Koroberi, Inc.
(www.koroberi.com), by phone at (919) 960-9794 ext. 22 or by e-mail at
david@koroberi.com.

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About FKI Logistex
FKI Logistex® (www.fkilogistex.com) is a leading global provider of automated
material handling solutions, supplying its customers with an integrated set of
leading-edge technologies in high-speed sortation, conveyor systems, palletizing,
paperless pick products, AS/RS, controls, order fulfillment systems, RFID
implementation, EDS integration, baggage handling systems, warehouse control
systems, and total material handling automation.

FKI Logistex provides material handling solutions for airports, postal facilities,
parcel distribution, manufacturing operations, library automation, and for warehouse
and distribution facilities. With projects that include many of the world\'s largest
and most advanced material handling operations, FKI Logistex has manufacturing,
engineering and support facilities around the world. For more information on FKI
Logistex, click here to visit the FKI Logistex media center. For general sales
information, contact FKI Logistex by phone at +1.877.935.4564 in North America, +44
(0) 870 350 3055 in Europe, or +86 21 52372255 in Asia. Contact FKI Logistex by
e-mail at info@fkilogistex.com.

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Contact Details = Media Contact:
David Abels
Senior Account Executive
Koroberi, Inc.
P: 919-960-9794 x22
F: 919-960-8570
E: david@koroberi.com

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