BLACKWOOD, N.J., March 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Metrologic Instruments, Inc. today announced that it has won a major order to supply 1,300 MS2220 StratosS 5-sided bi-optic scanner/scale solution units to Tesco in Central Europe. Partnering with Metrologic is NOVUM SRO, the exclusive regional distributor of the DIGI scale manufactured by Teraoka Seiko Co. Ltd. of Japan.
The 1,300 units will be installed as part of a national refit of all Tesco stores in Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Additional StratosS scanner/scale units will also be supplied to all new Tesco stores opening across Central Europe, including new stores in the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary and Slovakia, over the next four years.
Pavel Zach, Tesco's European Application Support Manager, stated, "The installation of the StratosS provides a state-of-the-art, high volume checkout solution which will greatly enhance the productivity of our checkout operators and reduce waiting times for our customers. The unit's size and performance make it an ideal choice for the Central European marketplace and its functionality brings a wealth of business benefits. We anticipate that the implementation of this technology will result in cost savings to us as a retailer and we plan to pass those savings on to our customers."
"We are delighted to have won this order from Tesco, one of the world's premiere retailers. Central Europe is a vibrant marketplace and one where Metrologic has been present for many years. We are very pleased that we have been able to enhance our partnership with Tesco and leverage the successful rollout of the Stratos bi-optic scanner in their UK stores," said Mark Ryan, Director, EMEA for Metrologic.
About Metrologic
Metrologic Instruments, Inc. ("Metrologic") is a global supplier of choice for data capture and collection hardware, optical solutions, and image processing software. Metrologic has been delivering innovative, quality products that are cost effective, reliable and supported by the highest level of personal service for nearly 40 years. Metrologic products are sold worldwide through Metrologic's sales, service and distribution offices located in The Americas, EMEA and Asia/Pacific. Metrologic provides its customers not only with a great deal, but a great deal more. For more information please call 1-800-667-8400 or visit http://www.metrologic.com/.
Forward-Looking Statement
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