SATO to Buy Checkpoint's Barcode Systems Businesses

The transaction will allow Checkpoint to focus on its core businesses, while enabling SATO to immediately increase its presence and customer base in the BCS market, especially for consumables and services, in line with SATO's overseas business expansion strategy.

George Off, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Checkpoint, commented, "Checkpoint is pleased to enter into this agreement with SATO, a company with a solid presence in the Bar Code Systems business . Our customers will benefit from SATO's commitment to excellence in its product offerings and services and