Checkpoint Systems and Savi Technology Sign Reseller Agreement.

Business Editors

THOROFARE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 11, 2000

Checkpoint Systems, Inc., (NYSE:CKP) a leading provider of supply chain management and security solutions to system integrators and retailers worldwide, today announced that its family of Performa Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags and reader products will be offered as part of Savi Technology's Enabling Technology Provider Program. Savi Technology is a Silicon Valley -based provider of commerce visibility systems that accelerate supply chain operations.

"We chose to work with Checkpoint because we were impressed with the performance of their family of Performa products, the affordability and because they were flexible in being able to meet our specific needs," said Tom Coyle, Director of Strategic Alliances for Savi Technology. "Also key to our decision was Checkpoint's ability to provide us with a single source both for tags and readers."

Checkpoint's Performa family of products are comprised of a variety of RFID tags, long range readers, short range readers, portable hand held readers, and self-check station.

"Savi Technology is a recognized leader in RFID-based solutions," said Douglas M. Karp, Senior Director of RFID product development, Checkpoint Systems, Inc. "Our agreement with Savi underscores the recognition that Checkpoint is a leader in the development of RFID technology, providing affordable benchmark performance."

The Savi Enabling Technology Provider Program addresses the fact that a wide range of automatic identification technologies and applications software is required to deliver end-to-end enterprise asset visibility systems. Savi is assembling the industry's broadest set of technologies, testing and verifying the operation of each, and tying them together in integrated systems built on Savi software and reader technologies.

Founded in 1989, Savi Technology is a commerce service provider (CSP) building a global tracking service that provides real-time visibility in the movement of goods and assets throughout the supply chain. Using proven Automatic Data Collection technologies and the Internet as an open, secure interface, the Savi Commerce Visibility(TM) system delivers real-time, accurate data on the identity, location and status of goods and assets as they move through global supply chains. The system uses radio frequency identification (RFID) tags attached to totes, trailers, containers and pallets, monitored by strategically positioned readers that automatically feed the asset data to web-accessible servers. Users access accurate, real-time location and status information via any web browser.

Savi systems have been deployed in pilot and operational systems for U.S. and international customers, including major supermarket, automotive and electronics companies, the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Postal Service.

Savi is a privately held company, with headquarters in Sunnyvale, Calif. For additional information, visit www.savi.com or call 408/743-8000.

Checkpoint Systems, Inc., located in Thorofare, New Jersey, is the world leader in radio frequency technology and a global retail supply chain management provider. The Company delivers integrated security solutions to retailers and provides state-of-the-art RFID and RF EAS technology for retail, library, commercial and industrial applications. Checkpoint is the leader in the development of RFID technology and a global provider of value-added labeling solutions for customers across a wide variety of markets and industries. Checkpoint Systems, Inc.'s web site is located at www.checkpointsystems.com.