PTNX Printronix (MM)

Printronix Inc. (NASDAQ:PTNX), the leading integrated supply-chain printing solutions manufacturer, today announced that 10 of its system engineers, support center professionals and engineering staff members in Europe have passed the RFID+ certification exam developed by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA�). The certification is a vendor-neutral credential that validates the knowledge and skills professionals need to meet the expected high demand for radio frequency identification (RFID) talent over the next five years. To prepare for the exam, Printronix professionals underwent rigorous training from RFID4U, a worldwide leader in vendor-neutral RFID learning solutions. The RFID4U course is designed for all Auto-ID professionals, RF engineers and system integrators who need to gain critical skills to install, maintain or troubleshoot RFID-based systems. Based around CompTIA's RFID+ certification, RFID4U�s hands-on certification training course is presented in a multi-vendor environment. �As RFID printing technology develops and grows, it becomes increasingly important that Printronix is equipped with the knowledge to further our position as the industry�s most trusted source for RFID printing expertise,� said David Sakai, vice president, marketing, Printronix. �By achieving CompTIA RFID+ certification, our professionals have substantiated their aptitude in this growing field. These European professionals join 10 U.S. counterparts who passed the RFID+ certification in June.� Earning a CompTIA RFID+ certification validates an RFID professional�s knowledge and skills in the area of installation, maintenance, repair and upkeep of hardware and software functionality of RFID products. By offering RFID+ certification to technology professionals, CompTIA is addressing the current shortage of skilled implementers who can deliver effective RFID solutions. About Printronix Inc. Since 1974, Printronix Inc. (NASDAQ:PTNX) has created innovative printing solutions for the industrial marketplace and supply chain. The company is the worldwide market leader in enterprise solutions for line matrix printing and has earned an outstanding reputation for its high-performance thermal bar-code and fanfold laser printing solutions. Printronix also has become an established leader in pioneering technologies, including radio frequency identification (RFID) printing, bar-code compliance and networked printer management. Printronix is headquartered in Irvine, Calif. For company information, see www.printronix.com.