Document Security Systems, Inc. Retains Renowned Serialization and RFID Expert Gary Andrechak

ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Document Security Systems, Inc. (AMEX: DMC) ("DSS"), a leader in counterfeit prevention, product diversion and brand protection technologies today announced  that RFID and mass product serialization expert, Gary Andrechak has joined DSS as Manager of RFID Business Development.  Mr. Andrechak will work out of the DSS Plastics Division ("P3") facility located in Brisbane, California.  

Prior to joining DSS, Mr. Andrechak was RFID Product Manager for the Security Solutions Group of Hitachi America, Ltd., focusing on developing and commercialization practical end-to-end applications for "Hitachi Mu-Chip", Hitachi's radio frequency identification (RFID) technology designed as a mass serialization and authentication inclusion for item level tracking (ILT). Gary's work at Hitachi America led to his product development, sales, and implementation experience in applying RFID-based authentication technologies to single-use medical and surgical items that must withstand harsh environments including gamma-ray sterilization and high temperatures.  Prior to his work in RFID, Gary innovated ways of analyzing and deriving added-value from item level, retail sales tracking market research for the consumer packaged goods industry at Towne-Oller & Associates in New York, NY, then a subsidiary of Information Resources, Inc., of Chicago, IL.  During this period, he was appointed primary content liaison with the Wall Street Journal's "MarketScan" feature column.  Andrechak co-authored a book published by the Mullaney Publishing Group LLP in June 2007 entitled, "RFID: Item Level Management: A Practical Approach."  Gary received his B.S. from Manhattan College, NY with dual majors in Marketing and Computer Information Systems.  

CEO Patrick White commented, "The hiring of Gary Andrechak is a real win for DSS as he brings with him significant relationships with many major Silicon Valley and multi-national companies.  Through Gary, DSS has already delivered a first order from one of the Valley's leading consumer companies and he has scheduled several meetings with other well-known technology companies for item level RFID projects.  Gary is also spearheading the development of new RFID applications and products for our recently acquired cloud computing division Extradev, Inc."

"To compliment our on-going relationship with RFID chip maker, Alien Technologies, DSS has brought on an expert," stated Jaeson Caulley, Vice President of P3.  "Having Gary join the company as a key member of our business development team confirms DSS's continuing commitment to engineering a superior RFID Track-and-Trace system that has new, effective capabilities to achieve complete supply-chain control and accountability using DSS serialization systems and solutions for all manufactured products and packaging."

About Document Security Systems, Inc.

Document Security Systems is a technology company in the security and protection services sector which develops and manufactures products and packaging containing patented and patent pending optical deterrent technologies that help prevent counterfeiting and brand fraud from the use of the most advanced scanners, copiers and imaging systems in the market. The company owns over 30 different patented and patent-pending technologies and products which protect valuable documents and printed products from counterfeiters and identity thieves. The company has 3 manufacturing facilities which produce secure printing, packaging and plastic ID cards.  Document Security Systems' customers, which include international governments, major corporations and world financial institutions, use its covert and overt technologies to protect a number of applications including, but not limited to, currency, vital records, brand protection, ID Cards, Smart Cards internet commerce, passports, gift certificates and packaging.  Document Security Systems' strategy is to become the world's leading producer of cutting-edge security technologies for paper, plastic and electronically generated printed assets.

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More information about Document Security Systems, Inc. and their wholly-owned subsidiaries can be found by visiting:

Document Security Systems, Inc.: http://www.documentsecurity.com

DPI of Rochester: http://www.dpirochester.com

Plastic Printing Professional, Inc.: http://www.plasticprintingprofessionals.com

Protected Paper: http://www.protectedpaper.com

Premier Custom Packaging: www.premiercustompkg.com

ExtraDev, Inc.: www.extrashare.com

For more information, contact:
Jody Janson
Document Security Systems, Inc.
Investor Relations
Tel: (585) 232-5440
Email: [email protected]

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