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Triton Team Moving Forward with Much Success

September 15, 2005

(Long Beach, Mississippi --  Sept. 15, 2005)   ---  Susan Cooper, Manufacturing Manager at Triton in Long Beach, Mississippi, said she was proud to work for a company like Triton before Hurricane Katrina, but even more so in the wake of the destructive storm. 

"The support has been overwhelming," said Cooper, an employee of 6 years, who had some damage to her home, but considers herself extremely fortunate. She returned to work soon after the storm to assist in the coordination of employee relief efforts and found herself not just among co-workers, but a family of support.

"Most of the employees she has been in contact with are more concerned with helping each other than themselves and with the ultimate goal of returning to their livelihood, their job," Cooper said. "So many of our employees lost everything, and they have come back here with a smile, ready to move forward."

That is just what leading ATM manufacturer, Triton, has done – move forward, and with much success.  Both facilities located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast reopened this week with nearly 80 percent of its work force base back to the business of high-quality, low-cost ATM design and manufacturing this week. 

Triton President Brian Kett credited the hard work of a resilient staff and the support of a large base of dedicated business partners for the strong start this week. He said the company is back on track with production well ahead of schedule.  In fact, Triton has already started shipping ATMs to its distributors.

"Our first day back was no normal work day and it was probably one of the best work days we have ever had," Kett said.  "There was a sense of great joy and optimism that helped us balance the significant loss that we have all experienced. Our team still faces many personal challenges as we rebuild our community, but things continue to improve every day. "

Kett, Cooper and other Triton employees worked with a group who organized housing and supply efforts from the donations Triton has received.  Cooper said many employees with losses would not accept all of the donations because they knew of so many others that were in a worse situation than their own.  Triton was even able to turn around and donate some of their relief supplies to local shelters in need.

Cooper spoke of one nameless employee who was her source of inspiration. Katrina left him with nothing but a slab of a house. He was considering leaving the area for good because of all he had been through.  However, she said he will return and rebuild because of what he does still have---a good job that he loves. 

"There are so many stories like his to tell," said Cooper.  "Everyone is so thankful for all the support we have received."

Doug Sholes, Director of New Business Development for Triton, lost his home and possessions to Katrina's storm surge, but remains upbeat because he said his family is safe and he has a good job with a strong company.  Just over two weeks after the storm, he back at work and speaking on behalf of his company at ATMIA West in Scottsdale, Arizona.

"The quick reassurance from Triton about my job and the concern for employees was a great comfort and made me proud to be an employee here," said Sholes.

Sholes continued,"Triton fared well in the storm, everyone was paid and Triton stepped in to provide housing, gas, food, water, medication and essential things of life.  I am glad to get back in the saddle and getting going again. 

Lynn Cross, a customer service representative, lost her home also, but was back at work this week she says with an even stronger work ethic than before. 

"It was important to me to come back to my job and give it my all because Triton was there for me after the storm with supplies or whatever was needed," Cross said. "It is comforting to know my job and future is secure, when so many are unsure about their employment, including my husband." 

Mik Williamson, a testing engineer, whose home was destroyed by the storm's surge, said it meant a lot to her to have an employer like Triton to return to where others did not.

Williamson said Triton has been very good to her and her co-workers.  "Triton received an interruption in business, but we as employees did not receive an interruption in pay.  That meant so much to me."

"Also, the concern and help from management team at Triton meant a lot to me," said Williamson.  "I consider myself very fortunate to still have my job.  So many people lost so much more.  I know I will have to start over with my house.  I cannot imagine those that will have to start over completely without a job." 

"Triton is extremely appreciative of all the contributions and donations – the outpouring of support for our employees has been overwhelming," said Dan Thurtell, Triton CFO.  "We have established a Triton Employee Katrina Relief Fund for the continued support we have been receiving.

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