NewsClick here to go back to the News list SATO Europe announces new RFID Business Development TeamBrussels, 21 October 2004 - SATO Europe, a leader in barcode printing since introducing the first thermal transfer barcode printer in 1979 and the industry's first, complete multi-protocol EPC-compliant RFID solutions offering, announced today the creation of a special RFID Business Development Team focused exclusively on helping customers to understand and implement mandated RFID systems. S ATO, recently named a Gold Partner and member of the rollout project team by the world's fourth largest retail company, Germany 's Metro Group, will now enable suppliers to the Metro Group and other retail companies such as Tesco, to meet the upcoming RFID mandates in Europe . Mr. Andreas Kolb, RFID Business Development Manager, has been appointed to lead SATO Europe's RFID Business Development Team with strong support from SATO's technical and sales staff. Mr. Kolb has been extensively involved in Metro's Future Store initiative and will be part of Metro's rollout project team. SATO Europe's RFID Business Development Team will work directly with Mr. Victor Barczyk, Vice President, Business Development, SATO International. "SATO Europe's new RFID Business Development Team will enable Andreas to better serve our customers' recent RFID market demands and demonstrates our total commitment to help develop and implement the appropriate RFID solutions," said Mr. Barczyk. SATO now delivers not just RFID printing solutions, but complete EPC-compliant RFID solutions including pre-planning consultation, on-site survey, pilot planning and implementation, and post-pilot consultation and customer service. SATO Europe, leading the way in barcode printing solutions and now, in complete, UHF RFID system solutions.from printing a product smart label to tracking product at the dock door and on conveyor systems.
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About SATOSATO is a pioneer in the Automatic Identification and Data Collection (AIDC) industry, and the inventor of the world’s first electronic thermal transfer barcode printer. It revolutionised the barcoding industry by introducing the Data Collection System (DCS) & Labelling concept – a total barcode and labelling solution providing high quality barcode printers, scanners/hand held terminals, label design software and consumables. SATO is one of the first in the industry to introduce a complete, multi-protocol EPC compliant, UHF RFID solution. In the continuous pursuit of bringing the benefits of Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) to all sectors, SATO printers have been successfully installed in hospitals, laboratories and pharmacies worldwide, helping users to increase their efficiency and decrease expenditures. SATO is publicly listed on the first section of Tokyo Stock Exchange in Japan. It has worldwide offices in the United States, Belgium, France, Germany, Spain, United Kingdom, Poland, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and China. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, it reported revenues of US$705 million. More information can be found at www.satoworldwide.com. Contact:Yasmina Dumont
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