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PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

8/19/2002 2002 

Manufacturing & Distribution Technology Expo 
Los Angeles, CA, August 21, 2002/ 

MASS Group, Inc. - Manufacturing Automation Software & Systems Group, Inc., Chatsworth, CA, is proud to present, a one day, Manufacturing & Distribution Technology Exposition for members of the greater LA County manufacturing and distribution community to be held in at the Radisson Hotel Chatsworth, CA on August 21st., 2002. The latest in high technology manufacturing automation software and hardware from industry leading developers including, USDATA, SYSPRO, PSC, DataNet, MASS Group, Inc., Symbol, Zebra, Intermec, APAX, MDS, SYNRAD, HHP, RVSI, National Instruments, Spectralink will be featured. Industrial automation software and hardware is used in all aspects of the manufacturing process providing real-time data and reporting needed to correct process deficiencies and improve quality with minimal overhead, reduced expenditures and increased security. 

The expo is designed to help manufacturers determine the capabilities of new products and to talk with the companies who will help them integrate the tools into their existing facilities infrastructure. Attendees can see first hand how software is integrated with data collection systems to provide a total solution for a variety of manufacturing needs from quality control, equipment maintenance, systems monitoring and plant security to warehousing, packaging and distribution. 

While many companies decline to invest in manufacturing technology in a weak economy the manufacturers that do tend to improve their bottom line over the long term through increased production efficiency when upgrading legacy systems, less waste through implementing quality control systems and closely managing all aspects of the supply chain. "The automation hardware and software tools available to the manufacturer have improved significantly over the last year with the advent of wireless RF products from, Wavelink, Intermec, Symbol, PSC, HHP including 802.11b and the tracking ability of 2D barcodes that help trace a product throughout its lifecycle." Wireless communications integrated with SCADA systems are also helping to secure our national infrastructure by providing real-time monitoring of critical areas. Synrad's industrial lasers are revolutionizing parts marking in all sectors providing new innovative ways to id products. 

About MASS Group, Inc. 
MASS Group, Inc. is a single source vendor for automation software, hardware, and engineering services. MASS Group, Inc. provides automation, control and ID products including, industrial lasers, 2D part scanners, barcode scanning, printing and wireless networking, for aerospace, semiconductor, electronics, food & beverage, chemicals, energy, petroleum and utilities markets. 

The company is a leader in providing comprehensive shop floor to top floor factory automation products, expert consulting, support services, and training for PC based control, HMI, SCADA, MES, SPC/SQC, ERP, RF networking and warehouse management software. For more information visit MASS Group on the web at www.massgroup.com. 

Contact:  Sales Title: Director Business Development Company: MASS Group, Inc. Email:  Sales@massgroup.com Phone (818) 709-1255 FAX (818) 709-1468