REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 16, 1998--IBM has selected EMF Corporation's Integra2000 kiosk to enhance its off-the-shelf kiosk offerings.

The Integra2000 was chosen by IBM as one of several offerings in its product line because of the product's quality, engineering, design and serviceability. In addition to the Integra2000 OEM relationship, IBM will use EMF for custom kiosk development. IBM will market the EMF products through its Product Support Services Organization.

"We chose the Integra2000 because of its commercial quality and easy operation and maintenance," said Nick Maneri, IBM National Sales Manager, Product Support Services. "We also looked for a company that would meet our exacting requirements in design, manufacturing and ongoing support."

IBM will offer the EMF Integra2000 with standard features, as well as customized versions to meet unique customer needs. Standard features include a 17-inch touchmonitor, powerful Pentium computer running Windows 95, CD player, sound card and speakers. Options include credit card and barcode readers, receipt and voucher printers, network cards, modem, laser printer, video conferencing capabilities and Windows NT technology. The Integra2000 meets rigid quality and safety standards including UL, C-UL, FCC and ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) wheelchair guidelines. EMF stands behind its products with on-site technical support, warranties and extended warranties.

About EMF

EMF is the premier provider of integrated kiosks worldwide. Using its experience in more than 30 years of manufacturing complex information systems, the company has established new standards in this rapidly expanding industry. EMF designs and manufactures custom electronic kiosks, as well as the Integra2000 and the IntegraElite off-the-shelf models. OEM sales represent a critical element of EMF's strategic plan. EMF has produced kiosks for companies such as Coinstar, Air National Guard, Holiday Inn and others. It markets and distributes kiosk products from its 53,000 square-foot manufacturing facility and headquarters building, located at 15110 NE 95th Street, Redmond, Wash. 98052-2591. Contact EMF by telephone at 800/285-3630 or 425/883-0045, or by fax at 425/883-7222. Please visit EMF's Web site at www.emfcorp.com

CONTACT: EMF Corp. Linda D'Angelo, 425/883-0045 or Young & Company Candy Young, 425/869-8333