SOLYSTIC Installs its 1,000th MARS Machine

GENTILLY, France, April 26, 2010 - SOLYSTIC is a French SME, specialised in mail processing technology. More
than 1,400 models of its MARS machine, automating the preparation of mail
delivery satchel, whilst valorising the machine operator, have already been
sold throughout the world.

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On 21st April 2010, SOLYSTIC celebrated the installation of their 1,000th
MARS machine in the Mail Processing Facility at Thonon-les-Bains (France).
The MARS carrier route sequencing machine, has become the worldwide standard
in its category, due to its performance levels, its reliability and
simplicity of use.

Thanks to its small footprint, MARS can be installed in branch offices.
Its competitive and attractive purchase cost assures a rapid return on
investment.

By the Spring of 2010, more than 1,400 MARS machine have been
sold. Each new series has benefited from improvements, whether it is
performance, ergonomics or noise levels. Its 'single level' design means that
MARS is widely recognised as being the most ergonomically designed machine
available. Very little training is required for an operator to take control
of a MARS machine.

SOLYSTIC can produce MARS at a rate of 9 units per week. The
on-site installation process then takes a further two days.

The MARS machine was designed to meet the requirements of sustainable
development: the low noise level (65 dB) contributes significantly to the
working conditions of its operators. The component parts of the MARS have
been selected to meet ROHS requirements.

Numerous additional services are proposed with the MARS: The 'Service
Desk' lets users monitor service requests or technical support operations.
Web-based training programmes (e-learning) can be used to prepare or refresh
operators and maintainers knowledge.

The consistent use of MARS worldwide over the last ten years is living
proof of its efficiency and reliability. This exceptional MARS contributes to
reduce distribution costs, estimated at 50% of the total cost of processing a
letter.

The MARS has made its mark in the long history of improvements to postal
sorting.

SOLYSTIC specialises in the design, development, manufacture and
integration of mail processing systems. For over 60 years, the company has
been a world leader in the postal market. Its headquarters are based at
Gentilly (Val-de-Marne) and its production site at Bourg-lès-Valence (Drôme).
With 600 employees, SOLYSTIC, in 2009, achieved a Turnover of over EUR150M.
SOLYSTIC is a subsidiary of Northrop Grumman.

www.solystic.com

    Contacts :
    Corinne SAULNIER-EUDE-Communications Manager
    corinne.saulnier@solystic.com
    +33(0)149694100

    Ken BEEDLE-Director of International Communication at Northrop Grumman
    ken.beedle@euro.ngc.com

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Contacts : Corinne SAULNIER-EUDE-Communications Manager, corinne.saulnier at solystic.com, +33(0)149694100, Ken BEEDLE-Director of International Communication at Northrop Grumman, ken.beedle at euro.ngc.com