Released on = January 24, 2007, 6:54 am

Press Release Author = Elise Stoll

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Press Release Summary = World leader in material handling solutions will spotlight
its latest innovations in automated replenishment, sortation technology, and
software in a fully functioning equipment exhibit at ProMat 2007 in Chicago,
Illinois

Press Release Body = (St. Louis, Missouri, USA: December 27, 2006) FKI Logistex®
(www.fkilogistex.com), a global leader in integrated material handling solutions,
announces that it will display a fully functioning, two-level equipment loop and a
sortation exhibit showcasing its material handling technologies at ProMat 2007 in
Chicago, Illinois. 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.

The FKI Logistex integrated loop highlights the company\'s advanced labor-saving
automated replenishment solution, which uses its rail-running mini-load automated
storage and retrieval crane and advanced software intelligence to provide
continuous, demand-based replenishment of pick faces. The fully operational
mini-load crane moves totes from an 18.5-foot- (5.6-meter-) tall by 32-foot-
(9.75-meter-) long racking system to automatically replenish both levels of the
exhibit\'s picking locations, which feature the FKI Logistex Trak3T pick-to-light,
EASYpick® Voice, and EASYpick GoKartT technologies.


FKI Logistex Launches Next-Generation Sortation Solutions
In addition to the integrated loop, the FKI Logistex display will feature a
sortation exhibit, presenting its new LS-4000E tilt-tray and LS-4000CB cross-belt
sorters. The LS-4000 series was developed with a modular, space-saving design to
avoid costly square-footage expansion and greenfield construction. A
state-of-the-art energy system that includes a linear synchronous motor (LSM)
enables the LS-4000 sorters to lower energy consumption, while offering high speed
and accuracy, quiet operation, and a low product life cycle cost (PLCC).

The sortation exhibit also features the new FKI Logistex UniSort MXT software
module, a patent-pending sortation subsystem that dramatically increases sorter
throughput. The UniSort MXT boosts existing material handling capacity, allowing
facilities to quickly scale to absorb peak product demand on a daily or seasonal
basis. The software\'s algorithms optimize merging, induction and sortation, enabling
rates well in excess of 300 cartons per minute, the industry\'s peak throughput level
attainable to date. The FKI Logistex sortation exhibit also showcases the
industry-leading high-speed UniSort XV sliding shoe sorter and the UniSort Linear
Belt Sorter (LBS).

Also on Display
The FKI Logistex ProMat integrated equipment loop features robotic palletizing and
depalletizing, and Accuzone® 24-volt powered roller conveyor. The entire system is
controlled by FKI Logistex software solutions, including BOSST PC-based conveyor
controls and the Order ManagerT warehouse control system (WCS). RFID identification
and control systems will also be displayed.

\"The FKI Logistex equipment and software exhibited at ProMat 2007 is designed to
optimize distribution center floor space while increasing throughput, decreasing
energy consumption and noise levels, and improving the efficiency of product
replenishment and order fulfillment,\" said Steve Ackerman, president, FKI Logistex
North America. \"Leading manufacturing and distribution centers around the world rely
on FKI Logistex people, services, and products. That\'s why FKI Logistex is the clear
choice in the material handling marketplace.\"

The 4,000-square-foot (372-square-meter) FKI Logistex ProMat display spans two
contiguous booths - 1203 and 1503. Booth 1203 features the integrated automated
replenishment, robotic palletizing and conveyor solutions, while booth 1503
showcases the latest innovations in sortation technology. ProMat 2007 takes place
January 8-11 in Chicago at McCormick Place.

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