Optel Vision Increases Sales Force in Europe

Quebec City, Canada, September 8, 2005 – Optel Vision appoints Robert van Rootselaar as Director of Sales for Europe

Robert van Rootselaar

Optel Vision, an innovator in vision inspection and the preferred choice for high speed packaging lines in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and cosmetic industries, is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert van Rootselaar as Director of Sales for Europe.

Van Rootselaar’s appointment is in response to Optel Vision’s growing client base throughout Europe. Van Rootselaar’s responsibilities include leading the European sales team, developing Optel Vision’s client base and building strategic alliances with leading OEM’s and other partners throughout Europe.

“Van Rootselaar’s extensive experience in the packaging industry and the fact that he is fluent in six languages, will make him a valuable leader in strengthening our service and sales presence on an international level,” said Louis Roy, President and CEO of Optel Vision. “Optel Vision’s expertise, innovative technology and proven solutions are key to meeting the growing vision inspection needs for the pharmaceutical industry and Van Rootselaar will play a pivotal role in further securing our lead in this intensely competitive marketplace,” he added.

Van Rootselaar joins Optel Vision with an established track record in sales and over 20 years of experience overseeing international sales for leading, international companies. His successful record includes spearheading NJM/CLI Packaging Systems International Sales for over 10 years.

Van Rootselaar will be based at Optel Vision’s office in Bredene, Belgium.

About Optel Vision

Optel Vision’s inspection systems have been implemented and validated by many of the world's leading pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and cosmetic companies.

Optel Vision systems deliver 21 CFR Part 11 “Ready” vision inspection solutions and ensure 100% inspection of all product packaging. Optel Vision’s applications include 100% on-line verification and grading of 1-D and 2-D bar codes in accordance with ISO/IEC standards, 100% on-line inspection of anti-counterfeiting devices (hologram labels, UV codes, RFID tags, serial codes, etc.) and 100% on-line inspection of all standard packaging components (codes-OCV/OCR, labels, blister packs, unit-dose foils, caps, inserts, fill levels, cartons, etc.).

With its growing line of vision inspection applications, over 15 years of experience in vision inspection and over 60 million inspections daily, Optel Vision will continue to build on its reputation for excellence and reliability on an international level and will continue to meet the challenges and the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s companies.

For further information, please contact:

Robert van Rootselaar
Director of Sales, Europe
Tel.: +32 (0) 486.42.23.01
Fax: +32 (0) 2.539.12.56

or visit us at:
www.optelvision.com