Wednesday 26 May 2004

Maxa Technologies plc is appointed TPG's Exclusive Master Distributor for Australia and New Zealand

Maxa Technologies plc (Maxatec), Altrincham UK has been appointed as TPG's exclusive master distributor for Australia and New Zealand. This is an extension of Maxatec's current exclusive master distribution agreement for EMEA, (Europe, Middle East and Africa).

Andrea Percival, managing director of Maxatec said, "We are extremely excited about the addition of Australia and New Zealand to our current distribution agreement. TPG's products offer quality, value for money and a number of USP's to the user. Maxatec has a strong customer support infrastructure and will be extending our sales and marketing activities throughout these regions. We will be able to offer excellent service and support to customers and look forward to continuing our successful relationship with TPG."

Lindsey Allen, TPG's President and CEO said 'This partnership is an extension of the successful master distribution contract which already exists between TPG and Maxatec. Over the past year Maxatec has demonstrated an ability to grow TPG's business through its channel partners. This extension to our partnership will allow Maxatec to continue to expand TPG's reach into new territories and will allow TPG to maintain it's focus on the innovation of new products in direct response to customer and market needs.'

About Maxa Technologies plc

Maxatec is an ISO approved, supplier of printers, peripherals and services. Maxatec offers in-house service, training and customization capabilities. Products within Maxatec's portfolio include TPG point of sale printers,Cognitive barcode label printers , Extech portable receipt printers , Blazepoint high volume label printers and NiceLabel™ label design software. Maxatec also manufactures and distributes an indigenous range of impact receipt printers, panel mount printers and interface boards.

About TPG

Transaction Printer Group, Inc. (TPG) is headquartered in Chicago, IL and is a wholly owned subsidiary of ATSI, Holdings, Inc. With facilities in Ithaca, New York; San Diego, California and Tijuana, Mexico; TPG is known as a global leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of thermal and impact Banking, POS/Retail, Kiosk printers, and printheads.

TPG designs, manufactures, and services printers and impact printheads produced at its facilities and through contract manufacturers located in Juarez, Mexico and Shen Zhen, China.

TPG is dedicated to delivering specialized hardware and software solutions. TPG's printers, mechanisms, and software can be found in many applications such as Retail/POS, Petroleum Vending, Self-Service, Kiosk, Banking/ATM, Hospitality, and Gaming/Lottery markets.

With highly experienced professionals and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, TPG continues to provide innovations and industry firsts to its wide array of customers.

For more information, please contact:
Maxatec: Tel +44 161 942 7850
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Visit:
www.maxatec-europe.com
www.tpgprinters.com