Checkpoint New Technology Delivers Unprecedented, In-Floor EAS Loss-Prevention System.

THOROFARE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 13, 1999--

Checkpoint Systems, Inc., (NYSE:CKP), today announced its planned introduction of a new product, Strata FX(TM), an in-floor electronic article surveillance (EAS) loss-prevention system designed to deliver state-of-the-art protection of store merchandise, and overcome the limitations inherent in floor systems in use today.

Strata FX capitalizes on the tremendous advancements in radio frequency (RF) Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology to deliver powerful, unrestricted protection of a store's perimeter with completely "invisible" antennas. Built upon Checkpoint's successful Strata electronics platform, the Strata FX is designed to overcome the problems inherent in all other in-floor systems such as low detection rates, false alarms and interference by steel reinforcement bars within floors. Mall-based apparel and specialty retailers who are sensitive to maintaining the aesthetics of the store, as well as hardware and home center stores, which have wide entry and exits, will now be able to have an advanced, reliable security system that accommodates individual store design and layout.

Extremely wide aisle security is provided because the system antennas reside in the floor - whether stone, wood, concrete, or carpet - thus eliminating visible, traditional EAS "pedestals" at entrances and exits. A key design component of the Strata FX is a patented floor shield, which eliminates the interference from traditional steel reinforcement bars common in floor construction. The Strata FX provides seamless protection across mall-type wide entry and exit areas, and can identify specific alarm zones within the entries and exits.

The Strata FX system incorporates the latest powerful tag-detection software filters and is designed to work with Checkpoint's broad range of disposable tags and labels including source tagging options such as apparel hang tickets and Checkpoint's new EASyWear(TM) woven labels. Designed for maximum security, these EAS circuits are seamlessly deactivated at the point of sale with Checkpoint's patented integrated scan/deactivation. Providing a complete system solution for loss-prevention, Strata FX also works with Checkpoint's re-usable hard tags and ink tags.

"The Strata FX was designed specifically to meet retailers' demand for a system that maximizes the loss-prevention benefits of source tagged goods while maintaining the aesthetics of the retail environment. The Strata FX is completely invisible and is a perfect solution for mall entrances as well as home-center stores," commented Kevin Dowd, CEO and President, Checkpoint Systems, Inc.

Checkpoint Systems, Inc. (NYSE: CKP), headquartered in Thorofare, NJ, is the world's leading supplier of RF sensors and disposable tags for retail electronic article surveillance. Checkpoint offers a family of RFID products (tags and readers) which target retail, library, industrial, commercial, and VAR applications. As a global provider, Checkpoint has 350,000 systems in place worldwide, produces several billion electronic labels per year, and has an international sales, service, and support network. Checkpoint Systems, Inc.is website is located at www.checkpointsystems.com

EDITOR'S NOTE: The Strata FX will be unveiled at the National Retail Federation (NRF) Loss-Prevention Show, Sunday, June 13, 1999 - Tuesday, June 15, 1999, at the Marriott Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Checkpoint will showcase the Strata FX in booth No. 422.