USA Direct Purchases 2 Xeikon 5000s

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USA Direct Purchases 2 Xeikon 5000s

York, PA and Itasca, IL, December 16, 2005 – Punch Graphix, through its Xeikon brand, announces the purchase of 2 Xeikon 5000s by USA Direct, Inc.

According to Kristof Vereenooghe, President and CEO, Punch Graphix Americas, “USA Direct is one of America’s premier direct marketing companies. With the Xeikon 5000, they will further broaden their array of digital print offerings and strengthen their position as a market leader.”

The 2 Xeikon 5000s will be used to support the high-volume production needs of USA Direct. The company has been experiencing a rapid growth in its business and plans to double its sales by next year. The online full-service direct marketing division of USA Direct –¬ USA MailNow – will benefit considerably with the unique size capabilities of the Xeikon 5000. With a 20” web width and unlimited length, the Xeikon 5000 will play a vital role in further improving USA Direct’s throughput capabilities.

USA MailNow uses the front-end technology of NOW Technology Group (NTG) for its robust workflow capabilities. The fact that NTG is also a Xeikon front-end partner will help accomplish a seamless integration between the Xeikon 5000 and USA Direct’s existing production environment.

According to Richard Osborne, CEO of USA Direct Inc. and USA MailNow, “The addition of the Xeikon 5000 gives us the ability to strengthen our competitive advantage with this state-of-the-art technology and award-winning product.”

“We have continued to invest in technology that provides proven solutions to direct mail marketing programs at lower costs, increased speeds to market and integration of digital information.” adds Osborne.

“We are extremely happy to be a part of USA Direct’s future growth and are confident that the Xeikon 5000 will prove a great investment for the company in more ways than one,” concludes Kristof.

About USA Direct, Inc.
USA Direct, Inc. is a leader in the direct mail industry. The company provides direct marketing services for clients ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. Last year, USA Direct processed approximately half a billion pieces of direct mail. Its marketing services include creative, printing, data processing, personalization, fulfillment, lettershop, e-commerce and more. USA Direct implements direct marketing at lower costs and increased speeds to market, all less than one roof.

About USA MailNow
USA MailNow is the on-line full-service division of USA Direct, Inc. a leader in the direct marketing industry. It provides effective and efficient direct marketing and collateral printing services for businesses all over the world. From retailers to realtors, we provide the best direct mail packages with an unmatched selection.

USA MailNow is the ultimate one-stop production company for all direct marketing needs. MailNow handles every detail of your project: production, printing and mailing all under one roof, with an in-house post office to expedite delivery.

In just four simple steps you can create professional, effective direct mail to generate leads and build awareness for your company.

About Punch Graphix
Punch Graphix provides innovative, competitive and environmental friendly imaging and printing solutions for the global graphics industry. Under the Xeikon brand name, Punch Graphix designs, develops and delivers high-end digital color printing systems, software and consumables for the commercial, document printing and industrial markets. Under the basysPrint brand, Punch Graphix designs, develops and delivers mid to high-end imaging systems for the offset prepress commercial markets. With a clear-minded focus on R&D, Punch Graphix is solely dedicated to customer satisfaction and aims to deliver cost-effective graphic excellence that goes beyond all expectations.

More information
For more information contact Mr. Glenn Toole, VP- Marketing and Business Development, Punch Graphix Americas; phone: +1 (630) 438 7937; e-mail: glenn.toole@punchgraphix.com