Epson Reaches Agreement with Gilbarco

Epson`s Best-Selling TM-T88-Series Offers Safest, Most Reliable Choice
LONG BEACH, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
Today Epson, a leading supplier of value-added Point of Sale (POS) solutions,
announced that it has reached an agreement to supply Epson's TM-T88IV thermal
printers to Gilbarco Veeder-Root, a leading supplier of technology for retail
fueling and adjacent markets since 1865. Gilbarco meets the needs of convenience
stores, gas stations, truck stops or vehicle fleets with equipment and services
for inside, outside, underground and head office. The company has selected
Epson`s best-selling TM-T88-series printer as part of its goal to deliver the
lowest cost of ownership and best integration possible to its customers.

"Our customers expect only the best technology solutions," said Amy Wilson, POS
Marketing Manager for Gilbarco Veeder-Root. "The Epson brand offers ultimate
reliability - the printers work consistently and seamlessly. Gilbarco is
committed to meet the needs of our customers and Epson is an excellent partner
to supply our POS and printer technology needs."

With more than 4.5 million units shipped to date, the TM-T88-series is Epson's
best-selling thermal POS printer. The TM-T88IV delivers outstanding reliability
crucial to high-volume environments while offering fast, uniform print speed
regardless of receipt complexity. Features include spill resistance, easy
drop-in paper loading and seamless integration and connectivity. Compatible with
today's best-of-breed and component-based systems, the TM-T88IV offers multiple
interface options, including high-speed USB, serial, parallel, Ethernet and
wireless.

About Gilbarco Veeder-Root

Gilbarco Veeder-Root and Gasboy are leading suppliers of fuel dispensers,
payment systems, integrated fuel control, site management, and support services
for petroleum marketers and commercial fueling enterprises worldwide.
(www.gilbarco.com, www.veeder.com, www.gasboy.com)

About Epson

Epson is one of the world's leading manufacturers of highly reliable
point-of-service technology, including printers, precision printing mechanisms
and digital image scanners. For the third year in a row (2006-2008), retailers
have ranked Epson first in POS peripherals in the RIS News "Hardware
LeaderBoard." Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Long Beach, CA, Epson
America, Inc. is the U.S. affiliate of Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, a
global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality technology products that meet
customer demands for increased functionality, compactness, systems integration
and energy efficiency. For more information, please visit pos.epson.com.

Epson is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. All other trademarks
and/or registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.

The Stephenz Group
Angela Diffly, 404-221-8895
adiffly@stephenz.com

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