LYTS LSI Industries Inc

CINCINNATI, Jan. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- LSI Industries Inc. (NASDAQ:LYTS) is pleased to report that its LSI Graphic Solutions Plus unit recently co-announced with 3M Digital Signage a 2006 business development initiative to provide customers with distinctive digital signage solutions. Commenting, David Reynolds-Gooch, business unit manager of 3M Digital Signage, said, "3M and LSI are well-positioned to plan, deploy and manage digital sign networks that deliver strong business results for our customers." David McCauley, President of LSI Graphic Solutions Plus, stated, "We're confident that our customers will recognize the benefits of 3M and LSI as trusted, results-oriented solution providers." Bob Ready, President and Chief Executive Officer of LSI Industries, said, "This is an important step as we further execute our core strategy of lighting + graphics + technology = complete image solutions. We look forward to our relationship with 3M Digital Signage." The following text is from the January 26 press release made by 3M Digital Signage and LSI Graphic Solutions Plus: 3M Digital Signage and LSI Graphic Solutions Plus To Offer Customers End-to-End Digital Signage Solution SEATTLE, (January 26, 2006) - 3M Digital Signage and LSI Graphic Solutions Plus, a division of LSI Industries, today announced a 2006 business development initiative to provide customers with distinctive digital signage solutions fully optimized to deliver measurable business results. "3M and LSI are well-positioned to plan, deploy and manage digital sign networks that deliver strong business results for our customers," said David Reynolds-Gooch, Business Unit Manager, 3M Digital Signage. 3M Digital Signage addresses the foremost issues of companies considering digital signage: network and provider accountability. Together, 3M and LSI bring established track records of adapting new technologies for increasingly complex brand-building and communication challenges. A menu of capabilities include: - Pilot planning, research design and execution to validate and optimize network return-on-investment - Network design and project management, including hardware procurement, installation and systems integration, and hardware management programs - Command and control services including content hosting, scheduling and playback with proof-of-run reporting; network monitoring, diagnostic reporting, and maintenance and support programs - Content consulting led by Human Factors Ph.D.s, original content creation and re-purposing of existing digital assets, and easy-to-use content management software "We're confident that our customers will recognize the benefits of 3M and LSI as trusted, results-oriented solution providers," said Dave McCauley, President, LSI Graphic Solutions Plus. For more information, contact Kelly Canavan, marketing manager, 3M Graphics Market Center, 651-736-4501, . About 3M Digital Signage 3M Digital Signage is a worldwide provider of dynamic digital signage and interactive kiosk network solutions for retail, financial services, entertainment, education, and other industries. 3M Digital Signage is an evolution of Mercury Online Solutions, Inc., acquired in August 2005, an industry pioneer with more than a decade of experience designing, deploying and maintaining digital signage solutions. The company's products and services have powered thousands of digital sign locations globally. Applications range from single screen installations to over 4,200 interactive kiosks and large- screen displays, controlled and monitored through a single network. The company is headquartered on Bainbridge Island, near Seattle, WA. (http://www.3mdigitalsignage.com/) About LSI Graphic Solutions Plus LSI Graphic Solutions Plus, a division of LSI Industries, a publicly held company, is an integrated design, engineering and manufacturing company providing custom graphic solutions and high quality lighting systems for interior and exterior retail environments. The company is headquartered in North Canton, Ohio. (http://www.lsi-industries.com/) "Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This document contains certain forward-looking statements that are subject to numerous assumptions, risks or uncertainties. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as "estimates," "anticipates," "projects," "plans," "expects," "intends," "believes," "seeks," "may," "will," "should" or the negative versions of those words and similar expressions, and by the context in which they are used. Such statements are based upon current expectations of the Company and speak only as of the date made. Actual results could differ materially from those contained in or implied by such forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the impact of competitive products and services, product demand and market acceptance risks, reliance on key customers, financial difficulties experienced by customers, the adequacy of reserves and allowances for doubtful accounts, fluctuations in operating results or costs, unexpected difficulties in integrating acquired businesses, and the ability to retain key employees of acquired businesses. The Company has no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. About LSI Industries Inc. LSI Industries is an Image Solutions company, combining integrated design, manufacturing, and technology to supply its own high quality lighting fixtures and graphics elements for applications in the retail, specialty niche, and commercial markets. The Company's Lighting Segment produces high performance products dedicated to the outdoor, architectural outdoor, indoor, architectural indoor and accent/downlight markets. The Graphics Segment provides a vast array of products and services including signage, menu board systems, active digital signage, decorative fixturing, design support, engineering and project management for custom programs for today's retail environment. LSI's major markets are the petroleum / convenience store, multi-site retail (including automobile dealerships, restaurants and national retail accounts) and the commercial / industrial lighting markets. LSI employs approximately 1,700 people in fifteen facilities located in Ohio, California, New York, North Carolina, Kansas, Kentucky, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas and Washington. The Company's common shares are traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol LYTS. For further information, contact either Bob Ready, Chief Executive Officer and President, or Ron Stowell, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer at (513) 793-3200. Additional note: Today's news release, along with past releases from LSI Industries, is available on the Company's internet site at http://www.lsi-industries.com/ or by email or fax, by calling the Investor Relations Department at (513) 793-3200. First Call Analyst: FCMN Contact: DATASOURCE: LSI Industries Inc. CONTACT: Bob Ready, Chief Executive Officer and President, or Ron Stowell, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, of LSI Industries Inc., +1-513-793-3200 Web site: http://www.lsi-industries.com/ http://www.3mdigitalsignage.com/

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