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VF Corporation Chooses Alien Technology RFID Solution in Multi-Year
Agreement; EPC Class 1 Readers and Tags Enable World Apparel Leader
to Meet Key Retail Mandates
MORGAN HILL, CA
October 27, 2004
Alien Technology® Corporation, a leading provider of Radio Frequency
Identification (RFID) products, today announced that VF Corporation
(NYSE:VFC), a world leader in branded apparel, has signed a multi-year
agreement to purchase Alien® tags and readers. VF will use these
EPC Class 1 products to tag cases and pallets destined for Wal*Mart
and other retailers requiring RFID tags.
"Alien tags and readers offer the best long-term approach to
VF Corporation for RFID compliance," said Eric Anthony, VP
of Information Technology Services at VF. "Alien's ability
to ensure capacity and to coordinate the future upgrade to Class
1 Gen 2 helps us manage risk in implementing this mandate. Alien's
Class 1 system performed well in our tests, ensuring a smooth roll-out
in January."
"We are pleased to add a world leader in branded apparel to
the growing majority of companies choosing EPC Class 1 solutions
for RFID compliance," said Stav Prodromou, CEO of Alien. "By
choosing EPC Class 1, VF has chosen the best course for compliance
and ultimately to a strong ROI. This decision demonstrates that
VF's industry leadership stems not only from successful brand building,
but also sound operational policy."
About Alien Technology
Alien Technology Corporation is a leading provider of Radio Frequency
Identification (RFID) products for global customers in government,
retail, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, transportation, and other
industries. Using its patented manufacturing process, Fluidic Self
Assembly (FSA®), Alien® manufactures EPC tags in very high-volumes
and at low cost. The company also provides RFID readers for a variety
of applications including supply chain management, logistics, and
anti-counterfeiting, to improve inventory management and reduce
operating costs. Alien is an active member of EPCglobal. More information
about Alien Technology Corporation can be found on the Company's
website at www.alientechnology.com.
Alien, Alien Technology, the Alien logo and FSA are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Alien Technology Corporation in the United
States and other countries.
About VF
VF Corporation is a leader in branded apparel including jeanswear,
intimate apparel, sportswear, outdoor products and workwear. Its
principal brands include Lee®, Wrangler®, Riders®, Rustler®,
Vanity Fair®, Vassarette®, Bestform®, Lily of France®,
Nautica®, Earl Jean®, John Varvatos®, JanSport®,
Eastpak®, The North Face®, Vans®, Napapijri®, Kipling®,
Lee Sport® and Red Kap®.
VF Corporation's press releases, annual report and other information
can be accessed through the Company's home page, www.vfc.com.
Contacts
Alien Technology Corporation
Deborah Wiborn, 408-201-7486
dwiborn@alientechnology.com
or
VF Corporation
Jim Jackson, 336-424-3890
jim_jackson@vfc.com
(c) Business Wire 2004
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Technology
Copyright 2004 Alien Technology Corporation. All rights reserved.
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