SofTechnics Recognized as a Top Retail Software Vendor in the 2010 RIS Software LeaderBoard


Retail Executives Rank SofTechnics Highly in 26 Different Categories

AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 30, 2010 - SofTechnics, the premier provider of mobile price and inventory management solutions for the retail sector, today announced that it earned a record-breaking top-5 ranking in 25 different categories of the prestigious 10th annual RIS Software LeaderBoard. The RIS Software LeaderBoard benchmark study compares retail solution providers in a head-to-head comparison that is based largely on evaluations by senior-level retail executives. The 2010 study was comprised of an initial list of 99 software vendors rated by 289 different retailers across 48 categories. SofTechnics ranked as one of the "best-of-the-best" software vendors in the following overall categories:

o Customer Satisfaction Leaders by Grocery Retailers

o Leaders in Recommendation

o Ease of Installation / Integration

o Technology Innovation

o Leaders in Total Cost of Operation

o Leaders in Product Reliability

o Leaders in Targeted Solutions

o Leaders in Overall Performance

o Leaders in Customer Satisfaction

o Mid Size Vendor Customer Satisfaction Leaders

o Targeted Solutions Vendor Leaders in Customer Satisfaction

o Ease of Administration / Maintenance

o Quality of Service

o Leaders in Return on Investment

o Quality of Support

o Leaders in Grocery

"It's a notable accomplishment for a software vendor to receive top rankings across such a broad range of top-10 lists," says Joe Skorupa, editor-in-chief of RIS News. "This year's results clearly indicate that SofTechnics' customers are satisfied with the performance of its technology in virtually all of the categories and criteria we track in the LeaderBoard."

SofTechnics earned top ratings in an additional ten categories by Tier One retailers. This impressive showing affirms that SofTechnics' line of targeted retail software solutions yields real value to even the largest retail organizations. SofTechnics' top ratings by Tier One companies include:

o Leaders in Technology Innovation by Tier One

o Leaders in Total Cost of Operation by Tier One

o Leaders in Return on Investment by Tier One

o Leaders in Product Reliability by Tier One

o Leaders in Ease of Installation / Integration by Tier One

o Leaders in Administration / Maintenance by Tier One

o Leaders in Recommendation Status by Tier One

o Leaders in Overall Performance by Tier One

o Leaders in Quality of Support by Tier One

o Leaders in Quality of Service by Tier One

"We are very proud of this year's results, which emphasize retailer recognition of our commitment toward both designing innovative retail software solutions that solve real business needs and building long term business partnerships with our customers," said Guy Dille, Global Business Unit Leader, Retail Software & Integration for Mettler-Toledo. "I think the rankings speak for themselves - our solutions are reliable, perform well, are easy to install, and easy to maintain. This all leads to a low cost of ownership and high ROI, which in today's economy are critical for any retailer evaluating software solutions."

SofTechnics has been at the forefront of retail innovation for over twenty years and offers targeted software solutions for grocery and general retailers that help dramatically improve retail operations and associate productivity in the stores and in the corporate offices. SofTechnics will be exhibiting its full suite of retail software solutions and hardware offerings in booth # 2153 at the NRF Annual Convention and Expo, January 10-11, 2011 in New York City.

About SofTechnics, a METTLER TOLEDO Company:

SofTechnics is the premier provider of mobile price and inventory management solutions for the retail sector. We have the experience and the vision to help you manage your inventory, improve your bottom line, and dramatically increase your productivity - all with a rapid return on investment. SofTechnics, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Mettler-Toledo Corporation with North American headquarters in Columbus, Ohio, and regional offices across the United States.

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CONTACT:

Susan Horner,

+1-330-665-1698,

susan.horner@softechnics.com

Web Site: www.softechnics.com

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