Garrett Russell Named General Manager of Omniplanar, Inc.

BLACKWOOD, N.J. -- Metrologic Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ-NMS:MTLG), experts in optical image capture and processing solutions, who design, manufacture and market worldwide sophisticated imaging and bar code scanning solutions for a variety of applications, announce the promotion of Garrett K. Russell to the position of General Manager of Omniplanar, Inc. ("Omniplanar"). With 11 years of experience at Metrologic, Mr. Russell has spent the past two years as Metrologic's Director of Product Marketing - Retail/OEM Products. Omniplanar, an imaging software company currently based in Princeton, is Metrologic's newest subsidiary, acquired recently in a previously announced transaction. Omniplanar supplies a complete package of bar code reading software for 2D imaging for fixed position, conveyor belt and hand held readers which can be optimized for specific hardware applications.

Commenting on his new role Mr. Russell stated, "I am very excited about the opportunity to increase and expand Omniplanar's core business in ways that seek to maximize sales and profits as well as identify new opportunities in existing and new markets. One of my highest priorities will be to ensure that Omniplanar continues to provide its customers with the same level of dedication and commitment to their needs that they have received in the past."

A named inventor on 19 issued US patents and 50 pending US patent applications, Mr. Russell earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Delaware in 1991 and began his career with Agilent's (formerly Hewlett Packard) Little Falls Division in Wilmington, Delaware. He joined Metrologic in 1993 as a Manufacturing Test Engineer, and in 1995, moved into the Software Development Group. Since joining the Marketing Department in 1997, Mr. Russell has held several positions, including Product Manager, Market Development Manager and most recently Director, Product Marketing. He was instrumental in bringing several successful products to market, including the Orbit(R) and Voyager(R) bar code scanners and has played a key role in the development of a number of strategic relationships with both customers and suppliers.

Mark Schmidt, Metrologic's Senior Vice President, Marketing, and a longtime colleague of Mr. Russell said, "Garrett takes with him a complete and thorough understanding of the products in which Omniplanar's software is used. Garrett possesses vast technical, market, and business experience. I have been very impressed with Garrett's performance, insight, and drive."

Metrologic's CEO and President, Benny Noens, said, "Mr. Russell's new role is a logical progression in an outstanding career. Garrett brings years of very pertinent experience to this new assignment. I anticipate him expanding upon Omniplanar's existing customer base and increasing its sales beyond its traditional markets."

About Metrologic

Metrologic designs, manufactures and markets bar code scanning and high-speed automated data capture systems solutions using laser, holographic and vision-based technologies. Metrologic offers expertise in 1D and 2D bar code reading, portable data collection, optical character recognition, image lift, and parcel dimensioning and singulation detection for customers in retail, commercial, manufacturing, transportation and logistics, and postal and parcel delivery industries. In addition to its extensive line of bar code scanning and vision system equipment, the company also provides laser beam delivery and control systems, as well as a variety of highly sophisticated optical systems used by the commercial, government, and scientific communities. Metrologic products are sold in more than 110 countries worldwide through Metrologic's sales, service and distribution offices located in North and South America, Europe and Asia. For more information please call 1-800-ID-METRO or visit www.metrologic.com.

Forward-Looking Statement 

Forward-looking statements contained in this release are highly dependent upon a variety of important factors which would cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward looking statements. Specifically, the factors that could cause actual results to differ from expectations include Metrologic's ability to successfully: integrate Omniplanar with Metrologic and its other subsidiaries; maintain and support Omniplanar's existing customer base; and grow Omniplanar sales. When used in this release and documents referenced, the words "believes", "expects", "may", "should", "seeks", or "anticipates", and similar expressions as they relate to Metrologic or its management are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. For additional factors, please see Metrologic's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.