Checkpoint Systems Names Saleem Miyan to Management Team; New Post of

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    THOROFARE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 15, 2005--Checkpoint Systems, Inc. (NYSE: CKP), the leading provider of radio frequency-based product identification and shrink management solutions for retailers and consumer package goods manufacturers worldwide, announced that Saleem Miyan has joined the company as Vice President and General Manager - Global RFID and Emerging Technologies, a new position. Mr. Miyan is based in Checkpoint's London office.
    Mr. Miyan will manage Checkpoint's global RFID efforts, overseeing the company's sales, marketing and product development teams in North America and Europe. He reports to Dave Donnan, President, North America.
    For the six years before joining Checkpoint, Mr. Miyan worked for Philips Semiconductors in London, where he served in several key positions, most recently heading global strategic alliances and programs. Under his stewardship, Philips' RFID business became a mainstream market activity within two years. Previously, Mr. Miyan worked for Ernst & Young in Chicago, where he served as a managing consultant, overseeing a team of 30 systems and software experts. He started his career as a business systems analyst with British Airways in the UK, eventually rising to corporate systems project manager.
    Mr. Miyan received an MSc (with distinction) in project management and psychology from the London City University (UCL), and a BSc (HONS) in software engineering from the University of East Anglia in the UK.
    "We're delighted that Saleem has joined to head our worldwide RFID team," said Mr. Donnan, Checkpoint's North American president. "We are extending our RFID technology leadership to real-world, in-store applications, and his experience in building a successful RFID business will play a major role in helping our efforts."

    About Checkpoint Systems, Inc.

    Checkpoint Systems, Inc., is a multinational manufacturer and marketer of technology-driven solutions for retail security, labeling, and merchandising. Checkpoint is the leading provider of radio frequency (RF)-based shrink management solutions to the global retail industry, including over half of the world's top 200 largest global retailers. In addition to its shrink management capabilities, Checkpoint's end-to-end supply chain technology helps apparel and consumer product manufacturers and retailers brand, track and secure goods worldwide. Checkpoint has a presence in more than 80 countries and a global network of 30 service bureaus located in the world's apparel manufacturing capitals. Checkpoint's technology solutions include digital RF/EAS and RFID systems, RF source tagging, bar code labeling systems, EAS, handheld labeling systems, and retail merchandising systems. For additional information, visit Checkpoint Systems' web site located at www.checkpointsystems.com.

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CONTACT: Checkpoint Systems, Inc. Glenda Laudisio, 800/257-5540 x 2411 glenda.laudisio@checkpt.com or TowersGroup Scott Sunshine/Andrew Healy 212/354-5020 scottsunshine@towerspr.com andrewhealy@towerspr.com

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