Fargo Electronics Named to Forbes List of 200 Best Small Companies; Company's Strong, Sustained Financial Performance Earns Debu

Fargo Electronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRGO), a global leader
in secure technologies for card identity systems today announced its
naming to the Forbes Magazine List of "200 Best Small Companies," its
first inclusion in the annual ranking. Forbes.com describes the list
as, "solid and consistent hitters that have performed well when
measured over the last 12 months and the past five years, and are
poised for another growth spurt."
   The list includes companies with annual revenues from $5 to $750
million, net profit margins greater than 5%, and share prices above $5
as of Sept. 29, 2005. The companies were ranked based on return on
equity, sales and EPS growth over time.
   "Being named to the Forbes list is a tribute to the hard work of
our associates, suppliers, technology partners, integrators and board
of directors," said Gary Holland, Fargo president and CEO. "Their
teamwork will lead the way for our continued success."

   About Fargo

   Founded in 1974, Fargo Electronics is a global leader in the
development of secure technologies for identity card issuance systems,
including secure card printer/encoders, materials and software. The
company has sold more than 100,000 systems in the U.S. and over 80
other countries worldwide. Fargo card issuance systems reduce
vulnerabilities and potential for loss of time, money and lives by
continually improving the security of identity credentials. Fargo
provides physical, information and transaction security for a wide
variety of applications and industries, including government,
corporate, national IDs, drivers' licenses, universities, schools and
membership. Based in Minneapolis, Minn., Fargo markets its products
through a global distribution network of professional security
integrators. For more information about Fargo, visit www.fargo.com.