Two leading providers of productivity improvement solutions for the library industry, 3M and FKI Logistex, have formed an alliance to offer a full range of automated check-in and sorting systems to libraries in North America.

3M, a trusted supplier of library solutions, and FKI Logistex, a premier provider of automated, self-service sorting and conveying systems, together will leverage their strengths to extend even greater efficiency improvements to libraries. This alliance makes it possible for libraries to design a complete collection management system that fully meets their individual needs.

Library solutions from 3M and FKI Logistex improve service for library customers and simplify work for library staff by automating material-handling tasks such as sorting and return to shelf. Automating time-consuming, material-handling processes increases library efficiency and staff productivity. Improvements in collection management offer library staff the freedom to perform more services for customers, in turn, making libraries more human and increasing customer satisfaction.

"We are delighted to partner with a company the caliber of FKI Logistex," said Rory Yanchek, business manager, 3M Library Systems. "This is another example of 3M's continuing commitment to bring unique productivity, security and information management solutions to libraries."

Cory McCoy, product manager, Library Systems, FKI Logistex, added, "3M is a world-class company with a proven track record in library self-service and security globally, and is devoted to customer satisfaction. FKI Logistex is looking forward to a partnership that will mean success in the library market for all concerned."

Cost-effective, automated library solutions systems from 3M and FKI Logistex include:

• Automated check-in
• Automated checkout
• Reserve pickup
• Collection security
• Circulation materials sorting
• Interlibrary tote handling and buffer systems
• Customer reserve, storage and retrieval systems
• Ergonomic transport devices
• RFID tracking
• Circulation materials conveying systems

A global leader in library innovation for more than 30 years, 3M provides security, productivity and information management solutions that harness technology to enable a more human library, freeing librarians to spend more time doing what they love - helping people. 3M also partners with libraries to support their technological advancement and ensure their success through numerous industry sponsorships and programs. For more information about the 3M Library Systems solutions, visit http://www.3M.com/us/library or call 1-800-253-6845.

About FKI Logistex

FKI Logistex, http://www.fkilogistex.com, is a leading global provider of automated material-handling solutions, supplying its customers with an integrated set of leading-edge technologies in high-speed sortation, conveyor systems, palletizing, paperless pick products, AS/RS, controls, order fulfillment systems, RFID implementation, EDS integration, baggage handling systems, warehouse control systems and total material handling automation.

FKI Logistex provides material-handling solutions for airports, postal facilities, parcel distribution, manufacturing operations, library automation, and for warehouse and distribution facilities. With projects that include many of the world's largest and most advanced material-handling operations, FKI Logistex has manufacturing, engineering and support facilities around the world.

About 3M - A Global, Diversified Technology Company

Every day, 3M people find new ways to make amazing things happen. Wherever they are, whatever they do, the company's customers know they can rely on 3M to help make their lives better. 3M's brands include Scotch, Post-it, Scotchgard, Thinsulate, Scotch-Brite, Filtrete, Command and Vikuiti. Serving customers in more than 200 countries around the world, the company's 69,000 people use their expertise, technologies and global strength to lead in major markets including consumer and office; display and graphics; electronics and telecommunications; safety, security and protection services; health care; industrial and transportation. For more information, including the latest product and technology news, visit www.3M.com.

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3M Library Systems, St. PaulJoan Olseen, 651-736-1163or3M Public RelationsConnie Thompson, 651-733-8914