SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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                                    FORM 8-K

                                 CURRENT REPORT



                     Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the
                         Securities Exchange Act of 1934

                         Date of Report - June 22, 2004
                        (Date of earliest event reported)

                          METROLOGIC INSTRUMENTS, INC.
             (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)



               New Jersey                0-24172             22-1866172
        (State of incorporation) (Commission file number) (IRS employer
                                                        identification number)

                  90 Coles Road, Blackwood, New Jersey, 08012
               (Address of principal executive offices, zip code)

                            Area Code (856) 228-8100
                               (Telephone number)




Item 5.           Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure

     Metrologic Instruments, Inc.  (the "Company") today announced the
resignation of C. Harry Knowles as Chief Executive Officer and President of the
Company. The Board of Directors has elected Benny Noens to fill the positions of
Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company and has elected Mr. Noens
to the Board of Directors.  Mr. Noens will serve on the Board of Directors as a
member whose term expires at the Company's 2005 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Mr. Knowles will remain Chairman of the Board of Directors.

     Mr. Noens has been employed by the Company since 1991, most recently as the
Senior Vice President of Metrologic Europe, Middle East and Africa. The Company
intends to enter into an employment agreement with Mr. Noens. The Company will
file an amendment to this Current Report on Form 8-K disclosing the material
terms of that agreement, within four business days after the execution of such
employment agreement.

     A copy of the Company's press release announcing the above mentioned
management changes is attached at Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by
reference.

Item 7.         Financial Statements and Exhibits.

                (c)     Exhibits

                99.1    Metrologic Instruments, Inc. press release dated
                        June 22, 2004 announcing the resignation of
                        C. Harry Knowles as Chief Executive Officer and
                        President and the election of Benny Noens as
                        Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company
                        as well as his appointment to the Board of Directors.






                                   SIGNATURES

                  Pursuant to requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to
be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Dated:  June 22, 2004                       Metrologic Instruments, Inc.


                                             By:      /s/ Kevin J. Bratton
                                                      Kevin J. Bratton
                                                      Chief Financial Officer






                          METROLOGIC INSTRUMENTS, INC.
                           CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K

                                  EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
No. Page


99.1           Metrologic Instruments, Inc. press release dated         4
               June 22, 2004 announcing the resignation of
               C. Harry Knowles as Chief Executive Officer and
               President and the election of Benny Noens as
               Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company
               as well as his appointment to the Board of Directors.




EXHIBIT 99.1


Corporate Headquarters
Metrologic Instruments, Inc.
90 Coles Road
Blackwood, NJ 08012-4638                          [COMPANY LOGO]
Tel   856.228.8100
Fax   856.228.6673 (sales)
Fax   856.228-0653 (finance/legal)
www.metrologic.com


              Metrologic Names Benny Noens as New CEO and President
              C. Harry Knowles to Continue as Metrologic's Chairman

Blackwood, New Jersey - June 22, 2004 -- Metrologic Instruments, Inc.
(NASDAQ-NMS:MTLG), experts in optical image capture and processing solutions
that design, manufacture and market sophisticated imaging and scanning solutions
for a variety of applications, today announced the promotion of Benny Noens to
the position of Chief Executive Officer and President of Metrologic effective
immediately. Mr. Noens, who will also join Metrologic's Board of Directors,
succeeds C. Harry Knowles, who founded Metrologic in 1968. Mr. Knowles will
continue to serve as Chairman of the Board.

Mr. Knowles said, "This 'changing of the guard' is a part of Metrologic's long
range strategy of building a solid basis for the Company's continued growth.
Benny's promotion provides Metrologic with a new generation of leadership that
we feel will continue our expansion of market share, markets, and sales and
profits. Benny was selected from a talented group of excellent senior
management. His proven record of intelligent leadership, integrity, sales growth
in Europe and his handling of strategic acquisitions are impressive. I am both
proud of Benny and confident in leaving our 36-year legacy under his
leadership."

Mr. Noens, a 13-year Metrologic executive, stated, "I am gratified with the
confidence the Board and management of Metrologic has placed in me. My top
priority is to continue the vision that Harry started over 36 years ago. Under
his leadership, Metrologic has grown into the strong company it is today. He has
built an outstanding management team, which will continue to run the daily
operations. This is an exciting time at Metrologic and within the industry. Over
the last several years, we have been able to achieve substantial growth in sales
and profits while expanding our addressable markets and growing our market
share. The majority of our growth has come organically. Our strength in
engineering has led to new products, significant cost reductions and the
expansion of our patent portfolio. Throughout this period of growth, our focus
has been and will continue to be the customer. We will continue to attempt to
meet their needs and surpass their expectations, by delivering quality products,
offering outstanding service, and providing the best value in the industry."

During his tenure at Metrologic, Mr. Noens has held several senior management
positions within the organization, including his most recent appointment to the
position of Senior Vice President, EMEA Sales. Mr. Noens has also served as the
Managing Director of Metrologic Instruments GmbH, the Company's subsidiary in
Germany, since 1994. Under Mr. Noens' direction, sales in the EMEA region have
grown from approximately $3.5 million in 1991 to nearly $56 million in 2003. Mr.
Noens has assembled a knowledgeable and experienced management team and built a
successful sales organization in Europe, including the addition of subsidiaries
in France, Spain, the United Kingdom, Italy, and the newest addition, Poland,
which will open its doors early next month.

Prior to joining Metrologic, Mr. Noens worked from 1980 to 1991 with Data
General Corporation, where he served in Latin America as Marketing and
Distribution Manager. Prior to his employment at Data General, Mr. Noens managed
a division of C.T. Janer Co., an import/export company located in Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil.

About Metrologic
Metrologic designs, manufactures and markets bar code scanning and high-speed
automated data capture systems solutions using laser, holographic and
vision-based technologies. Metrologic offers expertise in 1D and 2D bar code
reading, portable data collection, optical character recognition, image lift,
and parcel dimensioning and singulation detection for customers in retail,
commercial, manufacturing, transportation and logistics, and postal and parcel
delivery industries. In addition to its extensive line of bar code scanning and
vision system equipment, the company also provides laser beam delivery and
control systems to semi-conductor and fiber optic manufacturers, as well as a
variety of highly sophisticated optical systems. Metrologic products are sold in
more than 110 countries worldwide through Metrologic's sales, service and
distribution offices located in North and South America, Europe and Asia.

Forward-Looking Statement
Forward-looking statements contained in this release are highly dependent upon a
variety of important factors which would cause actual results to differ
materially from those reflected in such forward looking statements.
Specifically, the factors that could cause actual results to differ from
expectations include Mr. Noens success in continuing to achieve growth of the
company's sales and profits. When used in this release and documents referenced,
the words "believes", "expects", "may", "should", "seeks", or "anticipates", and
similar expressions as they relate to Metrologic or its management are intended
to identify such forward-looking statements. For additional factors, please see
Metrologic's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Metrologic's Contact for Investor Relations:
Dale Fischer - Vice President of International Sales
Phone: (856) 228-8100
Email: d.fischer@metrologic.com