3M United Kingdom plc today announced the appointment of MediaZest PLC, the creative digital media provider, as a new Certified Value Added Reseller for all 3M digital display products, including Digital Signage software, Vikuiti(TM) XRVS rear-projection display screens and digital projectors.

"We are delighted to enter this reseller agreement with such a major international company whose experience in the digital signage industry spans over a decade," commented Sean Reel, Chief Executive of MediaZest. "3M's Digital Signage software stands out as one of the most advanced and reliable systems on the market, which is why we will be offering it as the preferred software platform for all our in-store media projects."

Both companies will be given access rights to each others products and technologies enabling them to introduce new business leads to each other and jointly present customers with complete solutions to suit their individual needs and budgets. MediaZest and its subsidiary TouchVision Limited, an audio visual services provider, will use 3M Digital Signage software as an important element of their one-stop media solutions for retailers and brand owners. In turn 3M will offer technologies from MediaZest and TouchVision where they form part of a 3M Digital Signage solution.

MediaZest's audio, visual, aromatic and interactive solutions are highly complimentary to 3M's digital display portfolio. Its Whispering Windows technology is particularly innovative and 3M is currently in discussion with MediaZest about reselling this through 3M's channel across Europe.

Simon Birkenhead, UK Sales & Marketing Manager for 3M Digital Signage and Optical Systems, commented, "We are pleased to have reached this joint agreement with MediaZest. We expect the combination of their strong market position and innovative portfolio of solutions combined with our suite of software and display products and services will be a key advantage allowing them to execute on their vast potential in the European retail sector."

As a 3M Digital Signage Certified Reseller MediaZest will benefit from ongoing access to 3M Digital Signage sales and support collateral, joint marketing activities, product discounts, training programmes, as well as high quality technical support services for all 3M digital signage products.

For further information on 3M Digital Signage please visit http://www.3Mdigitalsignage.com or contact us by email at .

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About MediaZest
MediaZest listed on AIM in February 2005. It is focused on the creative digital media sector and delivers 'one-stop' audio, visual, aroma and content management to its clients. MediaZest has licences and agreements with leading solutions partners and in August 2005 it made its first acquisition buying TouchVision, a wholly owned subsidiary of Touch Group Plc. TouchVision provides a range of digital media solutions for leading companies in the retail, corporate, education and leisure market sectors.

MediaZest's management is led by: Chief executive Sean Reel, a former Boots and IPC executive and Christopher Theis, former head of the small companies teams at Hoare Govett and Smith New Court.

For further information please visit - http://www.mediazest.com

About 3M
3M, a global technology company, is continuously finding new ways to make amazing things happen. Inspired by working closely with its customers, it creates innovative products that help make the world smarter, faster, healthier and safer. Well-known 3M brands include Scotch, Post-it, Scotchgard, Thinsulate and Scotch-Brite.

3M has pioneered innovation since 1902 and, today, invests more than $1 billion a year in R&D, helping to invent the future. It has applied its expertise in RFID technology to deliver biometric passports; it is using its understanding of the healthcare industry to provide hospitals with infection prevention solutions; and its digital signage offerings are set to revolutionise the way businesses communicate with their customers, their employees and the general public.

3M employs 69,000 people worldwide to deliver more than 55,000 products, technologies and services to its customers in more than 200 countries. Its diverse technologies and products touch nearly every aspect of modern life, serving markets such as consumer and office, display and graphics, electronics and communications, safety, security and protection services, healthcare, industrial and transportation.

The UK and Ireland is home to one of the largest 3M subsidiaries outside the USA, employing 3300 people across 12 locations, including seven manufacturing sites. Products manufactured in the UK include coated abrasives, respirators, adhesive tapes and pharmaceuticals.

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