Metrologic to Release Fourth Quarter and Year End Financial Results on

    Business Editors

    BLACKWOOD, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 19, 2005--Metrologic Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ-NMS:MTLG), experts in optical image capture and processing solutions who design, manufacture and market worldwide sophisticated imaging and scanning solutions for a variety of applications, today announced that it will release its financial results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2004 on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 after the market closes. The release will also include guidance for the full year 2005.
    In addition, the Company will host both an audio web conference and teleconference at 8:30 A.M. EST on Wednesday, February 23, 2005, to discuss the financial results.
    Information for those interested in participating in the teleconference or the webcast presentation will be released separately in mid-February and will be available on the Metrologic web site, www.metrologic.com.

    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 to semi-conductor and fiber optic manufacturers, as well as a variety of highly sophisticated optical systems. 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.

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CONTACT: Metrologic Investor Relations: Dale Fischer, 856-228-8100 d.fischer@metrologic.com

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