New ProPoint™ 2331 System Controlled Indenting From A Hand-Held PC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, December 19, 2001, -- Matthews International Corporation introduces its next generation in indenting marking systems with the new ProPoint 2331. This new indenting system was designed to be Matthews most economical stylus indent marker. Released with a stand, emergency stop switch, programming software and a Hewlett Packard Jornada Pocket PC. It is a complete and permanent marking system.

The Model 2331 fires a single solid carbide stylus to form legible characters in sizes from 1/32" to 2" in two different fonts (Gothic and Dot-Matrix). The unit offers straight line printing at any angle (0-360 degrees) and radial printing for circular parts.

Now, manufacturers can control the new ProPoint 2331 from the palm of their hand. No more complicated commands to memorize. No more tiny LED's to mess with. The ProPoint is controlled by a pocket PC, utilizing the familiar Windows CE environment. This ensures simple operation from installation to standard usage.

The 2331, leaves a footprint no larger than a standard sheet of letter paper, freeing more space on any production line. Finally, this model can produce consistent, permanent marks on materials with a hardness of up to 50 Rockwell C.

For additional information on the ProPoint Model 2331 or any of Matthews marking products, contact: Matthews International Corporation, Marking Products Division, 6515 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. Telephone: 412-665-2500. Fax: 412-365-2042. Internet: www.matthewsmarking.com.