Paxar and CDO Technologies Announce New Initiative Featuring RFID Solu

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    WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 13, 2005--Paxar Corporation (NYSE:PXR), a global leader providing bar code and identification technologies and the supplier of Monarch(R) brand products and services, today announced it has entered into an agreement with CDO Technologies, Inc. to provide radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions, including printers, labels, test facilities, technical support and related services to improve government asset tracking and enable government suppliers to meet Department of Defense RFID mandates. This agreement will make it possible for government agencies to purchase Paxar's Monarch(R) brand RFID equipment and services from the CDO Technologies General Services Administration (GSA) schedule.
    "Paxar is a recognized leader in RFID encoding and smart label technology. By offering Paxar's proven line of Monarch(R) RFID solutions, CDO Technologies will be able to quickly meet both government and supplier RFID requirements," said Al Wofford, President of CDO Technologies.
    "Our combined experience in distribution, depot maintenance and manufacturing environments makes this the perfect partnership to deliver solutions for today's RFID compliance initiatives," added Kathy Coleman, Paxar's RFID National Sales Manager.
    "All of Paxar's Monarch(R) brand RFID equipment will now be available through the CDO Technologies GSA schedule, simplifying acquisition for government buyers," concluded Greg Greening, CDO Technologies' Business Development Director.
    Paxar will be exhibiting its innovative suite of RFID products at the National Retail Federation Annual Convention and EXPO taking place at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City, January 16-19, 2005.

    About Paxar Corporation

    Paxar Corporation is a global leader in the identification and tracking of consumer products worldwide. Paxar(R) products are used the world over by leading apparel brands. Monarch(R) brand products are used by 90% of the top 100 U.S. retailers and their supply chain partners to identify, track and price all varieties of consumer goods. Paxar is a member of EPCglobal, the agency managing the emerging standards for RFID.

    About CDO Technologies, Inc.

    CDO Technologies, Inc., a leading IT professional services company, designs, develops, integrates, and manages proven and emerging technology solutions that empower clients to achieve their business goals. CDO Technologies, Inc. is a member of AIM North America, the automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) industry organization. Visit the Company's Web site at http://www.cdotech.com.

    For more information on Paxar visit our Company's Web site www.paxar.com

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CONTACT: Paxar Corporation, White Plains Investor Contact: Bob Powers, 914-697-6862 or Media Contact: Bob Glavin, 937-865-2907 or CDO Technologies, Inc. Stefan R. Ries, 937-258-0022

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