BlueStar to Distribute Metrologic MS9590 VoyagerGS™ Linear Bar Code Scanner

PR Log (Press Release) – Jan 02, 2008 – Florence, KY—BlueStar, the leading innovator in solutions-based distribution for Auto ID, Point-of-Sale, Mobility and RFID products, is announcing it is distributing the new MS9590 VoyagerGS™ linear bar code scanner from Metrologic Instruments.

The MS9590 VoyagerGS™ is a hand-held, single-line laser scanner for scanning general purpose bar code applications like those commonly found in retail, healthcare, government, and office environments. It features an optional Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) antenna for deactivating security tags and decoding bar codes simultaneously.

“The VoyagerGS fills a void in Metrologic’s hand-held scanner offerings,” says Andrew Wey, CEO of Quad GmbH, a leading German business partner. “The proven success of the Voyager brand in a new gun-shaped form factor will allow us to rationalize our product line and deliver bar code scanning solutions from a single global supplier.”
“The VoyagerGS™ features a 25% faster scanning speed and a working range that’s 50% longer. These improved features will enable retailers to improve customer throughput at the Point-of-Sale, while increasing customer satisfaction ,” says Mark Fraker, BlueStar’s VP of Marketing.

About Metrologic
Metrologic Instruments, Inc. is a global supplier of choice for data capture and collection hardware and software. Metrologic has been delivering innovative products that are cost-effective, reliable, and supported by a superior level of personal service for nearly 40 years. Metrologic products are sold worldwide through sales, service, and distribution offices in North and South America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. For more information, please visit Metrologic.com.

About BlueStar
BlueStar is a leading solutions-based distributor of Point-of-Sale, bar coding, data collection, radio frequency identification (RFID), and wireless mobility products. BlueStar works exclusively with VAR Partners, providing them with complete solutions at competitive prices. The company brings unequaled expertise to the market, offers award-winning technical support and is an authorized service center for a growing number of manufacturers. For more information about BlueStar, please contact a BlueStar Account Executive or log on to www.bluestarinc.com.