Checkpoint Systems Hires New Executive; David Donnan Joins as President, North America.

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THOROFARE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 7, 2004

Checkpoint Systems, Inc. (NYSE: CKP), a leading provider of shrink management and identification solutions worldwide, has hired David Donnan, formerly with A.T. Kearney, as President of North America. In this newly created position, he will have responsibility for Checkpoint's operations in the United States and Canada.

Mr. Donnan will also lead Checkpoint's newly formed Strategy Council and will have responsibility, worldwide, for radio frequency identification (RFID), as well as marketing and communications.

George Off, Chairman and CEO of Checkpoint Systems, commented, "We are pleased to welcome David Donnan to the Checkpoint team. David has valuable working knowledge in a variety of key growth areas, including RFID technology, strategic development, and marketing. Checkpoint will be able to immediately leverage David's insight and talent to drive significant positive change."

In a separate announcement today, Mr. Off announced the promotions of other members of Checkpoint's senior management team.

Prior to joining Checkpoint, Mr. Donnan was a Vice President at the management consulting firm, A.T. Kearney. During his seven-year tenure at A.T. Kearney, he advised senior executives in the areas of consumer products, business and brand strategies, supply chain transformation, and technology applications. His 26 years of business experience also include nine years as a partner with KPMG and senior operating roles in Canada Packers (now Maple Leaf Foods).

Mr. Donnan has written and spoken extensively on supply chain strategies, the digital marketplace and RFID. He is a registered professional engineer and holds a Bachelor of Applied Science degree and an MBA, both form the University of Toronto.

About Checkpoint Systems, Inc.

Checkpoint Systems, Inc., is a multinational manufacturer and marketer of technology-driven solutions for retail security, labeling, merchandising and access control. Checkpoint is the leading provider of radio frequency- (RF) based shrink management solutions to the $1 trillion global retail industry, including over half of the world's top 200 largest global retailers. In addition to its shrink management capabilities, Checkpoint's end-to-end supply chain technology helps apparel and consumer product manufacturers and retailers brand, track and secure goods worldwide. Checkpoint has a presence in more than 50 countries and a global network of 30 service bureaus located in the world's apparel manufacturing capitals. Checkpoint Systems, Inc.'s website is located at www.checkpointsystems.com.