Lathem FaceIN Ranks as a Finalist for Leading Technology Office Product Award by Office Products International
The award program, in its second year, recognizes companies and products that exemplify innovation and are key drivers for change in the industry.

ATLANTA (December 15, 2011) - Office Products International (OPI) has recently announced that Lathem, a leading designer and manufacturer of time, labor and security products for businesses, was selected as a finalist for its 2011 North American Office Products Awards (NAOPA).
"We are thrilled that FaceIN has earned a spot as a finalist in the NAOPA Best Technology Products category," said Lance Whipple, Lathem vice president of sales and marketing. "OPI is an organization that impacts the industry with leading insight and a global reach. We appreciate the recognition of FaceIN as a product that represents technological innovation to help companies operate more efficiently and better manage their businesses."
Key benefits of the Lathem FaceIN face recognition system include:
- Foolproof, patented 3-D face recognition technology to instantly identify employees
- Provides a hygienic touch-free alternative to hand and fingerprint readers
- Built-in relay control for secure door access, operating as a controller for door lock systems
- Powerful desktop software for editing and running reports, and exports to popular payroll software
- Eliminates buddy punching, a costly expense for companies when employees clock in and out for each other
NAOPA is organized by OPI in cooperation with U.S. wholesaler SP Richards. More than 40 judges from leading dealers, industry organizations and SP Richards convened to choose the final shortlist from almost 300 entries received.
Lathem's business solutions, including its face recognition and touch screen systems, are available through a worldwide network of Lathem authorized resellers.
About Office Products International
Office Products International (OPI) is recognized as the leading publication for the office products industry, reporting to more than 50,000 readers in over 110 countries. Rather than being just a product magazine, OPI analyses and reports on the key drivers for change in the industry including merger and acquisition activity, channel development, financial news and macro-economic trends. The team at OPI is regularly invited to present at prestigious industry events.


