BACKTRACK Software from TEKLYNX Tracks Laboratory Containers.

Business Editors

MILWAUKEE and JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2002

TEKLYNX(R) International today announced the availability of a specialized tracking application for laboratories and water testing facilities that helps ensure the cleanliness of testing vessels. Called "Wash Bottle Tracking," it is an add-on module for the BACKTRACK(R) asset and inventory tracking software package. The specialized module was developed by BACKTRACK systems integrator, Filing Source Inc. of Jacksonville.

The original application was developed for collecting water samples to meet Florida State regulations as part of the U.S. Clean Water Act. The BACKTRACK software wash bottle module enables field testers and laboratories to track each water collection bottle as it is washed and prepared for reuse in order to meet the record-keeping requirements of both the state and the federal agencies.

The module can be customized to control the containers for a variety of specimen collection and laboratory applications, including soil, agricultural, insect and hazardous materials, as well as containers for the analysis of other environmental specimens. Each bottle or container receives a bar code label that records a date field and notes the washing procedure used, as well as other pertinent information, such as the bottle number, bottle information and customer location. BACKTRACK software also produces a range of reports to comply with internal and regulatory requirements.

As a pre-packaged template, the BACKTRACK wash bottle module relieves laboratory managers from having to develop their own tracking system and makes it easier for the staff. Commented Mike Strand, director of business development for data collection at TEKLYNX, "The people at Filing Source put a lot of thought into this application to help their customer meet the stringent regulations covering water sampling. Now, it's available to other labs for free. It's easy to adjust to meet other states' requirements and can be helpful for strictly internal applications, as well."

BACKTRACK asset and inventory tracking software is a comprehensive, flexible tracking system that includes a label designer, report designer and a series of databases for user, location and transaction history. BACKTRACK applications also have security settings to allow specific users access only to the data and reports that contain information that they are authorized to see. This helps ensure that administrators can limit information access to only those who have a need to know.

The BACKTRACK Applications Library

The application announced today is part of the BACKTRACK Applications Library -- a series of applications for business, government and other organizations. The applications, developed by knowledgeable systems integrators and end users, are pre-packaged templates that allow users to quickly and easily implement fully developed solutions or use them as starting points for their own special tracking needs. In addition to the wash bottle application, the Library includes modules to track Information Technology (IT) assets, as well as modules for clinical labs, the law profession, manufacturing equipment tracking and maintenance, food handling, child protection and government agencies. All of the add-on applications are available for free at www.backtrackgroup.com in the "Product Uses" section. The name and contact information of the developers are listed in the event that further information or consulting services are required. Application add-ons require BACKTRACK software version 4.4 or higher running on a personal computer with Microsoft Windows.

About TEKLYNX

TEKLYNX International is the leading software developer of automatic identification and data collection (AIDC) products including software for label design, host connectivity, and data collection. Its software products feature the widest range of device and driver support in the industry. TEKLYNX is a Microsoft Certified Partner and has connectivity relationships with multiple ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software providers. Over 200,000 companies in 120 countries rely on its integrated software solutions for supply chain automation, warehouse management, shipping and receiving, inventory control and asset management. The company is headquartered in Milwaukee with operations in the United States, Europe, Japan, Singapore, and Canada. More information on TEKLYNX International is available at www.teklynx.com.

The TEKLYNX data collection software product offerings include BACKTRACK developed by StrandWare(R). StrandWare, which was recently acquired by TEKLYNX, is a pioneer in the data collection industry with innovative bar code software products to help organizations cut costs by efficiently labeling, tracking and managing information. More information on BACKTRACK is available at www.backtrackgroup.com.

NOTE TO EDITORS: TEKLYNX, BACKTRACK and StrandWare are trademarks or registered trademarks of Brady Worldwide Inc. All other brands and product names are the trademarks and/or copyrights of their respective owners.