CSS Announces Additions to R&D Team


Posen, IL, November 14, 2007 - Corporate Safe Specialists (CSS) announces two additions to its Research and Development organization. The Company has hired Randy Biela, a software engineer, and David Murch, a mechanical engineer.

Ed McGunn, President and CEO of the Company, stated "we now have an R&D department of five full-time employees led by myself. I believe this to be the largest R&D team in the industry and rivals the R&D investment of most Self-Service companies. Next year will be an exciting one from a product development perspective for CSS and its' customers." The Company is experiencing record demand for its' networked products this year.

Mr. Murch joins CSS with more than 6 years' experience in mechanical engineering. Most recently, Mr. Murch was employed by Baldor Electric Company, where he served as Field Sales Engineer. Prior to joining Baldor in 2004, Mr. Murch spent 3 years with Swagelok in key engineering roles. Mr. Murch earned his BS in mechanical Engineering from Ohio State University. Mr. Murch will be responsible for mechanical design and engineering of networked safe products.

Mr. Biela joins CSS with more than 3 years' experience in software engineering. Most recently, Mr. Biela was employed by Argonne National Laboratories, where he served as a government researcher and programmer. Prior to joining Argonne in 2006, Mr. Biela spent 2 years with Panduit Corporation in key production and networking roles. Mr. Biela earned his BS in Computer Sciences from Lewis University and is continuing his studies to earn a Master's degree in Information Security. Mr. Biela will be responsible for software design and development, and the continual improvement of user interfaces.

About CSS:
Founded in 1988, CSS is an industry leader providing innovative security solutions to retailers and restaurants globally. CSS safes, smart safes and kiosks feature electronic or biometric locks and can be configured to provide closed-loop cash management processes to minimize risk of theft. CSS is the only manufacturer of safes to offer 24/7/365 live technical phone support and has a U.S. service network that can provide on-site service within four hours.

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