Schaumburg, IL - Omron Systems, Inc., a major supplier of retail automation systems, has entered into a $9 million agreement with Dollar General, a chain of neighborhood stores (NASDAQ; DOLR) to provide an upgraded turnkey scanning solution throughout the corporation's growing chain of over 2,700 stores in 24 states.

Through the agreement, Omron Systems will certify, install and support its Vantage 7000 file server system with customized file maintenance software and upgraded 33.6 modems. The system works in conjunction with OSl's RS3510 point of sale terminal previously installed in the stores. The turnkey solution will provide Dollar General with the ability to scan and track item movement throughout the chain. Each site will include T1820 Symbol scanners which interface with Omron's RS3510s.

"The agreement strengthens a long-term commitment for Omron Systems and builds on our business relationship with Dollar General Corporation" states Pat Green, President of Omron Systems.  "The agreement continues Omron's tradition of delivering value-added products and services to the retail industry". 

Known as a provider of system solutions for the hospitality and general retail markets, Omron Systems, Inc. continues to build on its history of world wide leadership in retail automation. Omron Systems, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Omron Corporation, a $5.5 billion global company based in Tokyo, Japan.