Quatech's market reach will broaden through ESPs large customer base

AKRON, OHIO, September 10, 2001 -- Quatech Inc., a leading manufacturer of data communication products, today announced that it has entered into a distribution agreement with Express Systems & Peripherals, a specialized distributor of data communication equipment, for distribution of its entire line of data communications products in the US, Canada, and Europe.

Quatech's data communication line offers a unique selection of multi-port serial connectivity products for a wide variety of bus interfaces and operating systems for desktops, mobile computers, thin clients, and servers.

According to Robert Lewis, Express Systems & Peripherals Senior Vice President, the selection of Quatech to join their select group of manufacturer partners was a result of the company's extensive product line and strong customer service. "Express Systems & Peripherals has made technology expertise and personalized customer service the cornerstone of our business, and we know our customers will appreciate this strong customer service," said Mr. Lewis. "Additionally, it will enable us to offer a deeper and broader range of products to our customers."

According to Kevin Kline, Quatech's Director of Sales, "Our new alliance with Express Systems & Peripherals extends Quatech's reach to System Integrators and Value Added Resellers in a wide range of industries. We chose Express for partnering because of their alignment with our business philosophy of superb customer service. We are pleased to be working with a Distributor with the depth and reach of Express."

About Quatech: Quatech, Inc. is an ISO 9001 registered manufacturer of data communication and data acquisition products for Windows, Linux, Solaris and OS/2 based systems. Its customer base includes Fortune 500 companies, government agencies and major universities, as well as many small companies and individual users. Its products are used in a wide variety of vertical markets including banking, retail, hospitality, airports, medical, and security. Amongst the leading applications in these markets are Point of Sale terminals, Kiosks, automotive testing, industrial control and process monitoring. Founded in 1983, and headquartered in Akron, OH, the company has a worldwide presence, selling its products through a network of representatives and distributors. Website: www.quatech.com.

About Express Systems & Peripherals: Established in 1994, Express Systems & Peripherals is a national distributor of data communication equipment. Their mission is to provide exceptional personalized customer service by responding to their customers' needs. Their primary goal is basic, to be experts in the products and technologies they sell. Their main product lines include data communication equipment and systems as well as various computer peripherals and components. Major customers include resellers, OEMs, retail chains and corporations, as well as organizations in financial, industrial automation, healthcare, educational, military and government industries. For more information, call (800) 222-0172. Website: www.express-inc.com

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