SaraMax Apparel Group Selected as Vendor of Year by JC Penney and Vendor of Quarter by Wal-Mart

SaraMax Apparel Group, which Fulfills Orders with Technology Solutions from AL Systems, Recently Selected as Vendor of Year by JC Penney and Vendor of Quarter by Wal-Mart

Rockaway, NJ – June 8, 2004 - AL Systems, Inc., a provider of integrated solutions that improve the flow of merchandise through distribution centers, announced today that SaraMax Apparel Group, one of the largest privately held branded and private label undergarment manufacturers in the United States, was recently named the Vendor of the Year by JC Penney and the Vendor of the Quarter by Wal-Mart.

SaraMax relies on innovative technology solutions from AL Systems to fulfill orders. SaraMax fulfills orders productively and accurately with AL’s DynaPick pick-to-light and audit solutions.

In 2002, SaraMax relocated to a new distribution center (DC) in New Jersey to increase capacity and to improve distribution operations with improved technology and practices. Three months after implementation of the AL Systems solution, SaraMax was named to Wal-Mart's Direct Store Distribution Center (DSDC) supplier list, which required SaraMax to improve its turnaround time and order accuracy and to double its distribution capacity.

"AL Systems is a trusted partner of ours," stated Stan Greenstein, President of SaraMax Apparel Group. "They listen carefully and help us lower costs, improve accuracy and eliminate bottlenecks in our distribution center."

"Satisfying our clients’ needs is our number one priority,” stated Paul Lightfoot, CEO of AL Systems. "We are thrilled and honored to have helped SaraMax fulfill orders efficiently and to be recognized as "best” by top retailers . ”

About AL Systems
AL Systems, Inc., which celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2004, provides clients with integrated solutions that improve the flow of merchandise through distribution centers. AL Systems' clients include such companies as Urban Outfitters, 3M Pharmaceuticals, Kohl's Department Stores, Simon & Schuster, Target Corporation, Talbots, Burlington Coat Factory and The Men's Wearhouse. For more information, visit www.alsystemsinc.com.

About SaraMax
SaraMax Apparel Group is an intimate apparel company that supplies the men's, women's and children's departments of such mid- and mass-market retailers as Wal-Mart, Kmart and JC Penney. The business is comprised of four primary components: branded merchandise; novelty licensed apparel; lifestyle-licensed apparel; and private labels.

For more information contact:
Jessica Hohnarth
info@alsystemsinc.com
www.alsystemsinc.com