Pan-Oston

Product Description:
Pan-Oston's Utopia™ self-checkout solution is a giant leap forward in self-checkout technology that addresses retailers' needs for greater efficiency, lower operating costs, and increased revenue. Utopia was designed to be customer friendly and provide a positive checkout experience that creates more brand loyalty for your store.

Utopia is the only self-service checkout solution that is PCI compliant; simple to install, manage, and update; is scalable; integrates with any POS software; and operates on either Microsoft or Linux platforms. Utopia can be up and running in days instead of the months required for other self-service checkout systems and can even be used with your current checkout lanes. In addition to these features, Utopia is redefining self-service checkout technology with a slew of firsts like soft programming, delayed mediation — scanning process does not stop when age verification or other attendant action is required — VPN access, biometric security, any color scheme, 24/7/365 monitoring, ergonomic system, and lane design, as well as Banknote Recycling that combines the functions of a traditional bill acceptor and dispenser into one device, thus significantly reducing store operating cash requirements.

Utopia was developed to give all supermarkets and retailers, irrespective of size, the opportunity to offer their customers the enhanced shopping experience and the increased operating margins provided by self-checkout technology with a lease for as little as $300 per month. You can even capitalize the software integration costs. If you didn't think you could afford self-checkout, maybe you really can't afford not to have it.

Company Overview:
Pan-Oston, a majority-owned subsidiary of Houchens Industries, the largest employee owned (ESOP) company in the United States, has been designing and manufacturing retail checkout products as well as a broad range of retail fixtures and fittings for over 35 years. Pan-Oston prides itself on developing innovative 'Made in the USA' and LEED compatible products that truly solve problems for its customers as well as enhance the customer shopping experience. Pan-Oston also provides a broad range of technical and professional support and service, so you can count on Pan-Oston to be a partner, not just a supplier:

n Full customization — your Utopia self-checkout solution, checkout lanes, counters, or fixtures do what you want them to do
n R2 software integration — rapid and reliable Utopia integration with your POS/management software
n 24/7 VPN software monitoring and support — your Utopia solution always functions at peak performance
n Training — your staff optimize the broad array of Utopia features
n Site surveys — fixture solutions meet your expectations
n Design — you can have unique, new, and practical solutions
n Installation — ensures everything is fully functional and operating
n Preventive maintenance — maximizes the return on your store fixture investment.
n On-site repairs — trained service technicians minimize downtime
n Customer provided hardware integration — effectively using your current assets
n Stocking and store package consolidation — maximum value and efficiency

Utopia: Self-Checkout Solutions From Pan-Oston

With a record-breaking 75% unattended self-checkout transaction rate, the Utopia™ self-checkout solutions are increasing store profitability and providing more 24/7/365 checkout lanes for shoppers. Additionally, Utopia is the most ADA friendly self-checkout solution, and the unique and ergonomic Innovation lane design allows for more checkout lanes in the same footprint as other self-checkout solutions. It all adds up to a checkout experience that customers prefer and a checkout system that increases efficiency, boosts sales, lowers costs, and adds to the bottom line. After using the Utopia solution recently in a grocery store, Phil Lempert, the 'Supermarket Guru' and expert on consumer behavior who introduced self-checkout on the Oprah Show, stated, "Utopia is simply the best self-checkout solution available at any price."

Contact Information:
Pan-Oston
6944 Louisville Road
Bowling Green, KY 42101
PH: (270) 783-3900
FX: (270) 783-3911
E-mail: utopiagroup@panoston.com
Web site: www.utopiasco.com