MatrikonOPC to Unveil the Latest Developments With OPC Unified Architecture at the 2008 User Group in Barcelona, Spain

Edmonton, Canada (ots/PRNewswire) - MatrikonOPC(TM),
the world's leading OPC connectivity provider, will be hosting the
only European OPC User Group on October 22, 2008 in Barcelona Spain.
The MatrikonOPC User Group will teach attendees how to optimize,
implement and integrate OPC Solutions that will automate their
process control systems and instantly improve productivity and
communications for their company. Not only will attendees learn about
how OPC can optimize and secure their current system infrastructure,
but they will also have the unique opportunity to explore the future
of OPC technology in the new OPC Unified Architecture specification
presented by an industry expert from the OPC Foundation.

"The MatrikonOPC User Group is an exceptional venue to learn
about innovation in OPC technology from one of the industry leaders,"
says Tom Burke, President, OPC Foundation.

The MatrikonOPC User Group features client-presented case studies
that showcase how OPC technology provides companies with
ground-breaking solutions to real-world challenges such as limited
resources, greater time constraints, new accountability regulations
and budgetary restraints in the discrete manufacturing and process
control industries.

This unique event provides engineers, integrators, discrete
manufacturers, process control professionals and automation
technicians the opportunity for interactive discussions about the
latest advancements and applications of OPC technology from the
industry's most forward thinking professionals.

"This is the largest user group we have ever hosted. It will
provide attendees with many opportunities to meet others who are
leveraging OPC technology to drive information within their
businesses. Our User Group in Barcelona will also show attendees the
roadmap of OPC - where this technology has been and where it's
headed," says Sean Leonard, Vice President, OPC.

For a complete schedule of topics being covered and to register
for the MatrikonOPC User Group, please visit our website.
matrikonopc.com/events

Coinciding with the MatrikonOPC User Group, are Level 1 & 2
MatrikonOPC hands-on workshops. These workshops offer a unique
learning opportunity in that they are the only workshops in Europe
being presented in three languages - English, Spanish and German.
Those interested in mastering OPC fundamentals and learning how to
effectively troubleshoot OPC technology, please go to
matrikonopc.com/events and look for the link to register online.

About MatrikonOPC (a division of Matrikon Inc. (TSX: MTK))

With a collection of more than 500 OPC products and over 100,000
installations worldwide, MatrikonOPC is the world's largest supplier
of OPC connectivity products. Matrikon is a charter member of the OPC
Foundation, and has demonstrated a commitment to developing OPC as
the industrial connectivity standard.

Matrikon's international customer base includes a wide range of
companies from process to discrete manufacturers in industrial,
commercial and military applications. With offices throughout North
America, Australia, Europe and the Middle East, Matrikon's reach is
global.

Visit MatrikonOPC at http://www.MatrikonOPC.com.

MatrikonOPC and Matrikon are trademarks or registered trademarks
of Matrikon Inc.

For further information: Manny Mandrusiak, MatrikonOPC Marketing
Manager, +1-780-448-1010 extension 4606, email:
manny.mandrusiak@matrikonopc.com; Business Media & Investor contact:
Nicole Sayler, Communications Director, +1-780-945-4010, Email:
Nicole.sayler@matrikon.com

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Contact:
For further information: Manny Mandrusiak, MatrikonOPC Marketing
Manager, +1-780-448-1010 extension 4606, email:
manny.mandrusiak@matrikonopc.com; Business Media & Investor contact:
Nicole Sayler, Communications Director, +1-780-945-4010, Email:
Nicole.sayler@matrikon.com