Bell and Howell wins service strategy Award at Field Service Next West. Durham, N.C.- Bell and Howell has been honored with the Best Service & Support Strategy Team Implementation Award at Field Service Next West, held in San Diego. The award recognizes the company's ability to drive measurable improvements in service operations through the effective integration of data, technology, and operational strategy. The recognition underscores the impact of SmartOps Dispatch, Bell and Howell's real-time service orchestration capability. Designed to optimize how field activity is planned, assigned, and managed, SmartOps Dispatch enhances operational visibility, accelerates response times, and ensures consistent performance across complex service environments. By aligning people, processes, and technology, Bell and Howell empowers organizations to move beyond reactive service models and adopt a more coordinated, data-driven approach. The result is stronger accountability, increased technician productivity, and a more reliable customer experience. "This recognition reflects the dedication of our team and the progress we're making at the intersection of data, technology, and operations," said Haroon Abbu, SVP Digital Technology & Data Analytics at Bell and Howell. Field Service Next West brings together service leaders to share best practices and recognize innovation. The award honors teams that demonstrate clear impact through execution and measurable results. Bell and Howell continues to invest in solutions that help organizations improve performance, scale efficiently, and meet evolving service demands.

Bell and Howell included in Forbes' America's Best Employers 2026 list. Bell and Howell is proud to announce that it has been recognized by Forbes for the second consecutive year as one of America's Best Employers 2026. This prestigious honor, presented in collaboration with Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider, highlights organizations that excel in workplace culture and employee satisfaction. The award list was announced on February 10th, 2026, and can be viewed on Forbes' website. Forbes and Statista selected America's Best Employers 2026 through an independent and anonymous survey from a vast sample of over 217,000 U.S. employees working for midsized and larger companies. Employers were scored based on respondent recommendations across a range of criteria, including salary, work environment, benefits, and opportunities to advance. Based on the results of the study, Bell and Howell is honored to be recognized on the Forbes list of America's Best Employers 2026! "We are incredibly proud to receive this recognition once again," said Arthur Bergens, President & CEO of Bell and Howell. "This award reflects the strength of its people and the results they deliver every day - through its industry-leading service organization, advanced AI-enabled service platform, and new innovations like the NxSTAR(TM) mail inserter, engineered for superior document integrity, intelligent controls, and unmatched serviceability. Its employees are the force behind these outcomes, and their expertise enables Bell and Howell, LLC to deliver solutions that raise the bar for reliability, efficiency, and customer value. When its employees thrive, its customers thrive - and this recognition reinforces its commitment to 'doing the right thing'." Bell and Howell has long prioritized building a workplace that nurtures talent, encourages innovation, and embraces diversity. This recognition reinforces its continued dedication to setting new standards for employee satisfaction and workplace excellence across the industry. ABOUT STATISTA: Statista publishes hundreds of worldwide industry rankings and company listings with high-profile media partners. This research and analysis service is based on the success of statista.com, the leading data and business intelligence portal that provides statistics, business-relevant data, and various market and consumer studies and surveys. About Bell and Howell. Bell and Howell is a technology-driven leader in Automation Services and Automation Solutions helping businesses maximize operational efficiency and deliver exceptional customer experiences. Its Automation Services are powered by a dedicated team of expert mechatronic service engineers providing full coverage across North America. This team is supported by Integrated 360(TM), its advanced technology platform that enables remote diagnostics and repair, automated SmartOps Dispatch(TM), industry-leading field service KPIs, and 24/7/365 technical support - together delivering exceptional service level performance for its customers. Its Automation Solutions portfolio features next-generation equipment designed to enhance workflow efficiency and elevate customer experiences across key markets - including retail, pharmaceuticals, packaging, mail production, ecommerce, and manufacturing. Every solution is backed by the best service in the industry, ensuring reliability, performance, and long-term value.