AGI Selects FutureLogic GEN2 as a Preferred Gaming Printer for New TITO Slot Machines
Glendale, CA-June 23, 2005-FutureLogic, Inc., the leading manufacturer of thermal ticket printers for cashless gaming, announced today that Austrian Gaming Industries GmbH (AGI), the wholly owned subsidiary of Novomatic Group of Companies, has selected FutureLogic’s GEN2 as a preferred gaming printer for the company’s full range of gaming platforms and slot machines.
As one of the leading European gaming manufacturers, Novomatic Group of Companies manages and operates international casinos, and has more than 12,000 gaming devices in casinos and slot arcades worldwide. The company conducted extensive quality, reliability and performance testing on FutureLogic printers prior to awarding a preferred supplier designation.
“We chose FutureLogic as a preferred supplier because of their quality excellence and business reliability,” said Oto Sabo, Manager of Research & Development of AGI. “AGI has a stringent standard of product quality and has, therefore, the duty to choose partners that are able to meet our high demands.”
The feature-rich GEN2 printer satisfies AGI’s quality and performance requirements by incorporating reliability features such as ITH™ (Intelligent Ticket Handling) technology to ensure eliminate torn, smeared, or crumpled tickets. The printer also integrates high-quality color printing and promotional couponing software to bring real time marketing tools to the slot floor.
Jens Halle, Managing Director of AGI, commented, “Our choice of FutureLogic as a preferred printer manufacturer is based not only on their excellence in design, reliability, and technical support, but also on market demand. Many of our TITO customers are specifically requesting the GEN2 printer, which is currently approved or seeking approval in more than 50 jurisdictions worldwide. ”
“We are honored to be selected as a preferred supplier to AGI,” said John Edmunds, General Manager of FutureLogic Europe Ltd. “Their commitment to quality and implementation of the latest technological advances are congruent with FutureLogic’s design and manufacturing mission - to provide reliable, innovative printing solutions that help streamline operations and enhance the gaming experience.”
For further information, contact FutureLogic Europe at +44.1628.760.083 for sales inquiries, or +44.1628.760.082 for technical service.
About FutureLogic
Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Glendale, Calif., FutureLogic designs and builds high-reliability electromechanical assembly solutions for nearly every printing need. As the undisputed leader in super-robust thermal printer technology, FutureLogic is the industry’s premier supplier of thermal printers for casino gaming, promotional equipment, kiosk, industrial, parking, gas pumps and medical applications. In July 2004 the company founded FutureLogic Europe Ltd to provide direct sales and engineering support for the growing OEM thermal printer markets in Europe. More information on the company can be found at www.futurelogicinc.com
About Austrian Gaming Industries GmbH
Austrian Gaming Industries GmbH (AGI) is the manufacturing and distributing division of the Novomatic Group of Companies. As one of the leading European gaming manufacturers, the company’s main focus is to design, develop and produce high quality gaming products. AGI provides the broadest product range in the gaming industry including traditional reel-spinning slot machines, video slots, video pokers, video lottery terminals, limited stakes gaming products (AWP/LPM), multi-player machines and installations as well as electronic live gaming equipment. More information on the company can be found at www.novomatic.com