HHP and LXE Announce Strategic Alliance

Oct. 1, 2003
(SKANEATELES FALLS, NY) -- HHP, the world leader in imaged-based bar code data collection & mobile computing systems and LXE Inc., a leading provider

(SKANEATELES FALLS, NY) -- HHP, the world leader in imaged-based bar code data collection & mobile computing systems and LXE Inc., a leading provider of rugged mobile computers and back-to-back winner of the Mobile Star AwardTM for the industry's best customer service, announced their strategic sales and marketing alliance at Frontline International Supply Chain Week, in Chicago, Illinois. LXE has signed a license agreement to incorporate HHP's Adaptus* Imaging Technology into their MX6 product line.

LXE's new offering, the MX6, will put you ahead of the technology curve, delivering power and performance beyond traditional portable computing devices. Its sleek, ergonomic, and rugged design, improves productivity while ensuring years of reliable performance. Its industry leading wireless design combined with Adaptus Imaging Technology, delivers real time data collection reading in demanding environments using 1D or 2D bar codes and/or digital image capture. With its enhanced battery life performance, the MX6 ensures full-shift operation- even in barcode read-intensive environments with continuous WLAN data communications.

"We're excited about this important new alliance with HHP," said Jim Childress, President and General Manager of LXE. "Incorporation of HHP's Adaptus imaging technology into our line of rugged handhelds, starting with the MX6, will provide our customers with greatly improved flexibility and durability."

"This strategic alliance represents a major opportunity for both HHP and LXE," stated Kevin Jost, President and CEO of HHP. "HHP's new Adaptus technology clearly raises the bar for advanced performance - this, combined with LXE's rugged products, award-winning service, and sales and marketing power will extend this offering to a whole new suite of customers."

With headquarters in Skaneateles Falls, NY, HHP is a worldwide leading manufacturer of image-based data collection systems for mobile, wireless, and transaction processing solutions. For more information, visit www.hhp.com .