Released on = January 24, 2007, 7:02 am

Press Release Author = Elise Stoll

Industry =

Press Release Summary = New, patent-pending sortation subsystem boosts existing
capacity, avoiding costly expansion

Press Release Body = (Cincinnati, Ohio, USA: December 18, 2006) FKI Logistex®
(www.fkilogistex.com), a global leader in integrated material handling solutions,
announces the launch of the UniSort® MXTT software module, a new, patent-pending
sortation subsystem that dramatically increases sorter throughput. The UniSort MXT
takes advantage of proven FKI Logistex software intelligence to boost existing
material handling capacity and avoid the costly expansion of square footage,
equipment or personnel.

With UniSort MXT technology, distribution and manufacturing facilities can quickly
scale to absorb peak product demand on a daily or seasonal basis and ramp up for
future growth at minimal cost. 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.

At one large Dollar Tree® Stores distribution center, UniSort MXT technology made a
significant impact on throughput, allowing the company to grow within existing
infrastructure. \"UniSort MXT technology allowed us to increase our sortation rates
significantly,\" says Doug Drews, vice president, distribution center operations,
Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. \"With some minor hardware changes, FKI Logistex enabled us
to support our continuing growth and outbound volume without adding additional
run-time. As a result, we are better able to leverage our existing system
infrastructure.\"

\"Scaling up under current competitive pressures is a daunting task when you look at
the cost and time dependencies of infrastructure expansion,\" says Stephen Legg, FKI
Logistex director of product and technology development. \"UniSort MXT technology
offers FKI Logistex customers a tremendous value proposition - increase capacity
significantly and quickly. Our engineering expertise and software intelligence
proves that FKI Logistex is the clear choice in the material handling marketplace.\"

A PC-based upgrade to new or existing systems, the UniSort MXT software module
achieves higher throughputs by maximizing product density without the machine wear
caused by increases in sorter speeds. Unlike competitive solutions that increase
equipment wear-and-tear, noise, energy consumption, and order inaccuracy, the
UniSort MXT\'s completely software-based solution extends a sorter\'s effective life,
while reducing overall cost, maintaining accuracy, decreasing noise and energy
levels, and improving ROI.

UniSort MXT software can increase the throughput of competitive sliding shoe
sorters, as well as the full line of FKI Logistex sliding shoe sortation systems
(the UniSort VII, X, and XV) and the company\'s UniSort LBS (Linear Belt Sorter). The
module is designed for optimal performance in systems using servo-based induction
and high-speed merging like the FKI Logistex vhswEdgeT, though fixed-speed induction
systems and other configurations will also see considerable gains.

The UniSort MXT software module will be on display at the FKI Logistex ProMat 2007
booth (1203/1503) as part of an integrated equipment loop featuring a number of FKI
Logistex products and technologies. Also featured are the company\'s next-generation
sorters - the LS-4000CB cross-belt and the LS-4000E tilt-tray - as well as a
demonstration of the company\'s advanced automated replenishment capabilities. 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