Canada Bread Selects Intermec to Automate 1,200 Delivery Routes; Intermec Education Services to Provide Full Training.

EVERETT, Wash. -- Canada Bread Company, Ltd., has selected a state-of-the-art direct-store-delivery system from Intermec Inc. to optimize its delivery operations. Toronto-based Canada Bread is a leading manufacturer and marketer of fresh bread, rolls, bagels and sweet goods, and specialty fresh pasta and sauces, marketed under a number of leading brand names, including Dempster's(R), Olafson's, POM(R), Ben's(R) and Olivieri(R) throughout Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. Canada Bread has approximately 1,200 routes and plans to have the new system fully deployed over the next 24 months. The first phase of the roll-out, in one of its four regions, is expected to be complete by the end of Q4 2006.

The company's new system relies on Intermec CK60 mobile computers and PB42 portable printers for complete and accurate information management. Both the CK60 and PB42 are designed specifically to withstand even the toughest and longest delivery routes. The wireless PB42 prints receipts at each customer stop and eliminates duplicate billing. Intermec Education Services was selected to provide training and assist with implementation of the new technology.

"Whenever you introduce a major change to your DSD routes, it's important to make sure the transition is smooth for everyone," said Eric P. Martin, vice president, Information Service, Canada Bread Company. "With the support of Intermec's Education Services team, which created training materials and provided hands-on coaching, we are going to be able to successfully transition to the new system with a high degree of ease and understanding for all involved."

Intermec is partnering closely with Trimble Mobile Solutions Group for an integrated DSD system that allows distributors to run complex application software on the CK60. Trimble recently acquired Eleven Technology Inc., a leading provider of next-generation handheld software for the consumer packaged goods industry.

About Canada Bread Company, Ltd.

Canada Bread, which is 87.5% owned by Maple Leaf Foods Inc., is a leading manufacturer and distributor of fresh bakery products, frozen par-baked products and fresh pasta and sauces. The company had 2005 sales of $1.3 billion and employs approximately 7,300 people at its operations across North America and in the United Kingdom.

About Intermec

Intermec Inc. (NYSE:IN) develops, manufactures and integrates technologies that identify, track and manage supply chain assets. Core technologies include RFID, mobile computing and data collection systems, bar code printers and label media. The company's products and services are used by customers in many industries worldwide to improve the productivity, quality and responsiveness of business operations. For more information about Intermec, visit www.intermec.com or call 800-347-2636. Contact Intermec Investor Relations Director Kevin McCarty at [e-mail], 425-265-2472.