Metrologic Ships Order for Over $2 Million in ScanPal2 to One of North America’s Largest Department Store Chains

BLACKWOOD, NJ -- 12/22/2004 -- 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 announced today that one of North America’s largest department store chains has purchased over $2 million of Metrologic’s ScanPal(R)2 portable data terminals (“PDT”).


Greg DiNoia, Metrologic’s Vice President, North American Sales said “Metrologic is pleased with the continued expansion of our relationship with this customer as they grow through new store openings and acquisitions. Our relationship with this account is now entering its 6th year and during this time Metrologic has been able to demonstrate the keys to our success - namely superior performance, reliability, value, and support. These core strengths are the basis for our rapid growth into the largest retail accounts and we will not cease striving to improve in these areas.”

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.

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