Diversified technology company, 3M and Checkpoint Systems Incorporated have announced a global strategic sales and marketing collaboration that will expands each company’s commitment to the library market.

Under terms of the alliance, 3M Library Systems will become the exclusive worldwide reseller and service provider for Checkpoint’s line of library security and productivity products. Checkpoint will continue to expand its patron-based marketing services portfolio and continue selling globally those offerings directly to libraries.

With the addition of Checkpoint security and productivity products, 3M will now be able to offer libraries an even broader portfolio. Products include: radio frequency (RF) security systems and accessories, electro-magnetic (EM) security systems and other library products including a range of Patron Counters.

“Our team is very excited at the prospect of making Checkpoint’s innovative solutions available to additional libraries and to support current and future customers with 3M’s extensive service capabilities,” said Rory Yanchek, business manager, 3M Library Systems, Track and Trace Solutions. “This agreement further expands 3M’s long-term commitment to the library community.”

Checkpoint’s portfolio of library security products, coupled with 3M’s extensive sales, marketing, and service offerings, will provide libraries around the world with even greater product choice and unparalleled service capabilities. Moreover, 3M and Checkpoint customers will continue to experience the same reliable service that they have come to expect over the years.