MTLG Metrologic Instruments

BLACKWOOD, N.J., April 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Metrologic Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ:MTLG) today announced that Frank Zirnkilton is appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, a new position for the company, effective immediately. He will report to Benny Noens, Metrologic's President and Chief Executive Officer. Kevin Bratton continues in his role as Chief Financial Officer and will report to Mr. Zirnkilton. Mr. Zirnkilton, 50, will be responsible for Finance, Investor Relations, Human Resources, Legal Affairs and Information Technology. Prior to joining Metrologic, Frank served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation where he executed a successful organizational transformation strategy that has supported profitable growth while achieving significant leverage in Selling, General & Administrative (SG&A) expenses. Prior to that Mr. Zirnkilton served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Atlantic Aviation Corporation where he was a key player in a successful turnaround. Mr. Zirnkilton's experience includes over seven years with FMC Corporation in the U.S. and in the Far East. Frank holds a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Virginia and an M.B.A. with a dual concentration in Finance and International Business from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. "I am very pleased that Frank is joining the Metrologic team. Metrologic has experienced tremendous growth over the past several years, in all of our geographies and business segments. To ensure that this continues, we must leverage our existing infrastructure and transform it into a solid platform for profitable growth. Frank has successfully executed this strategy in the past," said Benny Noens. About Metrologic Metrologic Instruments, Inc. ("Metrologic") is a global supplier of choice for data capture and collection hardware, optical solutions, and image processing software. Metrologic has been delivering innovative, quality products that are cost effective, reliable and supported by the highest level of personal service for nearly 40 years. Metrologic products are sold worldwide through Metrologic's sales, service and distribution offices located in The Americas, EMEA and Asia/Pacific. Metrologic provides its customers not only with a great deal, but a great deal more. For more information please call 1-800-667-8400 or visit http://www.metrologic.com/. DATASOURCE: Metrologic Instruments, Inc. CONTACT: Ann Anthony, Director, Investor Relations of Metrologic Instruments, Inc., +1-856-228-8100 x5507, or Web site: http://www.metrologic.com/

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