Checkpoint Systems Taps Robbie Robinson as Vice President, Worldwide Manufacturing.Business Editors THOROFARE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 10, 2000 Checkpoint Systems Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CKP CKP Checkpoint CKP Crankshaft Position CKP Chandraseniya Kayastha Prabhu (caste of Maharastra, India) CKP Chris Key Players (band) CKP Concept Knowledge Processing ), a leading provider of supply chain management and security solutions worldwide and an innovator in radio frequency identification See RFID. (RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) A data collection technology that uses electronic tags for storing data. The tag, also known as an "electronic label," "transponder" or "code plate," is made up of an RFID chip attached to an antenna. ) technology, today announced that Robbie Robinson
Robinson reports directly to Michael Smith, Executive Vice President. Most recently, Robinson served as Vice President, Operations, for Ingersoll-Rand's Production Equipment Group for four years, where he was responsible for worldwide manufacturing, operations consolidation, capital investment and order fulfillment initiatives. Previously, he spent 18 years with The Stanley Works, where he held a number of positions, including Manufacturing Manager, Plant Manager, Hand Tool -- Sr. Plant Manager, and Vice President, Manufacturing. In his position as Checkpoint's Vice President, Worldwide Manufacturing, Robinson will be responsible for developing and implementing Checkpoint's worldwide manufacturing strategic direction regarding facilities, capital expenditures, productivity, and quality. "Robbie will make a valuable addition to Checkpoint's team," said Michael Smith, Executive Vice President, Checkpoint Systems Inc. "His experience in worldwide manufacturing and operations will serve us well as we continue to expand our presence around the globe." Robinson holds a BS Degree from Adelphi University in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of . Checkpoint Systems Inc. is a $750 million multinational company that manufactures and markets labeling systems designed to improve efficiency, reduce costs and provide value-added label solutions for customers across many markets and industries. Checkpoint is a leading provider of RF source tagging, barcode labeling systems, EAS (Electronic Article Surveillance) A security system for preventing theft in retail stores that uses disposable label tags or reusable hard tags attached to the merchandise. , hand-held labeling systems, and retail merchandising systems. Applications include automatic identification, retail security, and pricing and promotional labels. Operating in 27 countries, Checkpoint has a global network of subsidiaries and provides professional customer service and technical support around the world. Checkpoint Systems Inc.'s Web site is located at www.checkpointsystems.com. |
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