DataLase Appoints New Chairman to Its Board of Directors


March 19, 2007 - DataLase, originator of the award winning DataLase process has appointed Board member Trevor Bailey to the position of Chairman. Previously a Non-Executive Director at DataLase, in his new capacity as Chairman Trevor will ensure that the relationship between new and current investors, Board members and management is maximized. Trevor will also provide assistance to the company by using his packaging experience and contacts to help the business grow.

Already an active Board member, Trevor will continue to work closely with executive management to increase the presence of DataLase and the DataLase product range within the global market. The innovative DataLase process uses a laser reactive coating, which undergoes a color change reaction from white to black when imaged with a low powered CO2 laser.

Trevor has previously held a number of senior management positions with a number of major packaging companies, most notably, Chief Executive for Smurfit (UK) Ltd. Further management positions have equipped Trevor with a wealth of knowledge and strong understanding of the packaging industry, placing him in a perfect position to occupy the post of Chairman within DataLase. Trevor's previous positions include Sector Managing Director, at SCA Packaging and Managing Director at Rexam Plc.

Steve Kelly, CEO at DataLase comments; "Trevor has been a real asset to the team since he joined us at DataLase. We are very excited to be working with him in his new capacity as Chairman. With his appointment we are demonstrating our commitment to extending the presence of DataLase within the global market by strengthening our management team."

DataLase works with many of the world's leading printing and packaging companies to provide a wide range of innovative laser marking solutions across a diverse range of sectors including product identification and anti-counterfeiting. Among the wealth of companies using the DataLase process are industry leaders Muller Dairy and Qiagen. DataLase also recently signed a license agreement with Sun Chemical.

More information about the award-winning DataLase process is available at www.datalase.com or by e-mail at usainfo@datalase.com (for USA) and info@datalase.com (for all other enquiries).

Background to DataLase:

DataLase, the originator of the award-winning DataLase process, is a fast growing technology company, providing patented, innovative laser marking solutions across a diverse range of sectors. With its headquarters in Widnes, UK, DataLase also has a significant US operation based in Atlanta, Georgia. The patented DataLase process is suitable for applications including product identification and anti-counterfeiting. The company's product range incorporates specialist solutions for primary and secondary packaging, as well as alternatives to print-and-apply labels. DataLase is also developing applications such as direct tablet and food marking as well as full color printing for the future.

Head Office:

DataLase,
Unit 3, Wheldon Road,
Widnes,
Cheshire WA8 8FW

US Office:
DataLase Inc.,
30 Technology Parkway South, Suite 300,
Norcross, GA 30092

For further press information please contact:
Laura Browne,
The Scott Partnership,
The Old Barn, Holly House Estate,
Cranage, Middlewich,
Cheshire CW10 9LT, United Kingdom
Tel: + 44 1606 837787,
Fax: +44 1606 837757,
mail to:datalase@scottmail.co.uk

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