Block Shield Joins AIM Global

Signals Commitment to Automatic Identification and Mobile Solutions

October 27, Warrendale, PA — Block Shield, parent company of WaveZero and Rfidium, announced today that it has joined AIM Global, the worldwide association for Automatic Identification and Mobility. AIM Global works to increase the understanding and adoption of Auto ID, RFID and enterprise mobile computing through education, standards, and cooperation with other leading industry associations. Started more than 35 years ago, AIM Global is the voice of Automatic Identification and Mobility technologies such as bar code, RFID, and enterprise mobile computing.

"With our unique experience in medical electronics, both on the RFID side and on the EMI/RFI shielding side, we believe this was the right time for us to join AIM Global," said Edwin Oh, CEO of Block Shield. "We look forward to assisting AIM Global's new initiative of its RFID Experts Group (REG) to create an environment where RF emitters can be trusted as benign in a healthcare setting."

As a member of AIM Global, Block Shield will join other leading companies who are committed to the growth of automatic identification and mobility solutions through industry standards development, advocacy and the support of a global channel network.

Block Shield Corporation is listed on the London AIM market (BLS), and specializes in printed electronics manufacturing products and processes. Its California-based subsidiary, WaveZero, is a leader in the development and manufacturing of innovative, environmentally friendly EMI/RFI/ESD shielding solutions, specializing in medical device electronics and other high-value electronics shielding. Rfidium, another Block Shield brand, provides complete RFID antenna inlay services, including RFID design, prototyping, low volume and high volume RFID antenna production. They also provide stock RFIDs for applications such as archival magnetic tape, item-level, box and pallet tracking.

"We applaud Block Shield's commitment to partnering with us in the development of standards and educational materials for Automatic Identification and Mobility technologies. Its participation in AIM Global is a strong indication of its support of our technologies to ultimately help companies in multiple industries become more competitive while saving time and money," said Dan Mullen, AIM Global president.

About Block Shield
Block Shield Corporation is listed on the London AIM market (BLS), and specializes in innovative printed electronics manufacturing products and processes.

Its California-based subsidiary, WaveZero, is a leader in the development and manufacturing of innovative, environmentally friendly EMI/RFI/ESD shielding solutions. WaveZero's DeepCoat vacuum metallization facility, located in Sugar Grove Illinois, were the pioneers in vacuum metallization for EMC shielding, with a long history of customer success. WaveZero's innovative, patented Form/Met products are used by industry leaders in electronics, allowing them to achieve effective shielding for even the most difficult applications.

Rfidium, a Block Shield brand, provides complete RFID antenna inlay services, including RFID design, prototyping, low volume and high volume RFID antenna production. They also provide stock RFIDs for applications such as archival magnetic tape, item-level, box and pallet tracking.

About AIM Global
For 35 years AIM Global has served as the association and worldwide authority on automatic identification, data collection and networking in a mobile environment. AIM members are providers and users of technologies, systems, and services that capture, manage, and integrate accurate data into larger information systems. Serving members in 43 countries, AIM Global is dedicated to accelerating the growth and use of Automatic Identification and Mobility technologies and services around the world.

For more information on AIM Global, its technologies and its members, please visit www.aimglobal.org or www.rfid.org.

Block Shield Contact:
Catherine van Zuylen, VP Marketing
+1 408 702-1841
moreinfo@wavezero.com

AIM Global Contact:
Diana Bowser
+1 724 934 4470
diana@aimglobal.org

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