September 2, 2008
Express Imaging Systems, LLC Strengthens European Sales Commitment, PhotoIntel becomes a Subsidiary of Express Imaging Systems, LLC.

September 2, 2008 Seattle, WA –In a move to strengthen its commitment to the European photofinishing market, Express Imaging Systems, LLC (EIS) announces a partial acquisition of the PhotoIntel Group, making the group a subsidiary of EIS as of September 1, 2008.

The PhotoIntel Group, a UK company, became EIS’s European distributor in February, 2005. Since then, both companies have worked closely to develop sales and support strategies to benefit the European photofinishing market, says EIS.  “PhotoIntel and EIS have had a shared vision for several years. Creating a larger presence in Europe is very important to EIS. This acquisition is a natural next step in our working relationship, says Keith Miller, President and CEO of EIS. Keith Miller will take over as Manager Director of The PhotoIntel Group.

The PhotoIntel Group has been in business since 2004 and offers a range or innovative high quality photographic products on a worldwide basis.  Their mission is to provide the customer leading edge technology products to solve production and quality needs in the Photographic and Reprographic Industries.

Representatives from PhotoIntel Group and  Express Imaging Systems, LLC will be present at Photokina in Cologne, September 23-28, Hall/Stand 10.1:A010-B011.

About Express Imaging Systems: Express Imaging Systems enjoys a reputation as a manufacturer of innovative high speed digital printers, digital film scanners and software for photofinishing operations. Our 150 years of collective experience in photofinishing provides reliable throughput and un-paralleled image quality.

About The PhotoIntel Group Europe : The PhotoIntel Group offers a range of innovative high quality photographic  and reprographic products on a worldwide basis. In a move by Express Imaging Systems to strengthen its commitment to the European market, the PhotoIntel Group is a subsidiary of Express Imaging Systems, LLC starting September 1, 2008.

For more information please contact:
Derek Fieldhouse, The PhotoIntel Group Europe, sales@photointelgroup.com, or call 0044 116 2325169.
Cathleen Shattuck, Express Imaging Systems, marketing@express-imaging.com, or call 206-720-1798