Cognitive Solutions Opens Two Sales Offices in China


Golden, CO USA - October 2, 2006 - Cognitive Solutions (www.cognitive.com), manufacturer of desktop thermal label printing solutions is excited to announce its market presence in China with the opening of sales offices in Shanghai and Guangzhou.

The new Shanghai office is strategically located in the heart of China's fast growing manufacturing base and the new Guangzhou office is centered in one of China's fastest growing economic regions. Both offices will be managed by Joseph Wong, Director of Cognitive Sales, China.

"China is best served with in-country sales and support professionals who have strong Auto ID experience, understand our products, and belong to the local culture. Our research indicates that our new CCC (Chinese Compulsory Certification) certified Compact Industrial printers are ideally positioned to meet the needs of this growing customer base. Additionally, C Series printers offer 4 key features that are important to this audience: Price, performance, connectivity and compact printer size," said Barry Knott, President and CEO of Cognitive Solutions.

"The new offices in China will enable us to execute on our global growth strategy and well as have direct representation in this growing market that will allow us to be closer to our customers. Joseph Wong has the experience and successful track record to hit the ground running and build Cognitive's business in China," said Kelly Jamison, Director of International Sales and Distribution.

"I'm honored to be part of the Cognitive team and look forward to a rapid development of Cognitive's presence in China," said Joseph Wong, Director of Sales, China office. "Our offices are ideally located in the heart of the two major business districts and I'm confident we'll develop a major presence here."

To support the Chinese market, Cognitive will introduce a Chinese version of its Compact Industrial website and its corporate website in the near future.

About Cognitive Solutions

Established in 1986, Cognitive Solutions has a history of introducing innovative products to the industry. This spirit of innovation continues today with the introduction of its Compact Industrial Printers(TM) and its line of XML and RFID HF enabled printers. Cognitive designs, manufactures and markets thermal printing solutions including printers and media. Cognitive is well positioned to provide a variety of solutions to meet customer needs worldwide and across all industries. For more information visit www.cognitive.com or email us at marketing@cognitive.com.

Company Contact:
Angela Mansfield-Swanson
Cognitive Solutions, Inc.
303-273-1400
angela.mansfield@cognitive.com

Media Contact:
Lauri Harrison
Lauri Harrison PR
303-885-4200
LH@LauriHarrison.com

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