July 1, 2005

PRESS RELEASE

Technicote becomes voting member of North American Security Products Organization

OH-based pressure sensitive material solution provider Technicote has been admitted to the North American Security Products Organization (NASPO) as a voting member.

"Technicote has an intense focus on providing specialized pressure sensitive materials and services to converters who offer high performance labeling security applications which include brand protection and authenticity as well as process integrity." said Eric Buchroeder, Technicote Vice President of Marketing, Sales & Technical Services.

“In recent years, we have become increasingly involved in providing specialized materials for controlled security applications and it was natural for us to become affiliated with NASPO because we share the common objective of providing solutions that meet the highest standard of integrity and control throughout the supply chain.

“Becoming a voting member of NASPO underscores Technicote’s commitment to advancing the role of security materials as a primary line of defense against criminal activity as well as potential legal and regulatory penalties as a result of negligence that have become a concern to responsible commercial and public organizations,” said Buchroeder.

About Technicote:

Technicote is a privately held, ISO 9001:2000 certified company headquartered in Miamisburg, OH that provides solutions to label converters and industry that include pressure sensitive material in rolls and sheets, non pressure sensitive products from its Russell Field division and release liner from SilTech, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary. Technicote has manufacturing and distribution facilities across North America and has grown steadily from its founding in 1980 to an industry mainstay for customers seeking the best total value in material solutions.

Media Contact: Gary W. Stover, Director of Marketing (800) 358-4448

About NASPO:

The North American Security Products Organization is a non-profit member-supported organization that certifies that providers of security documents, labels, cards, packaging, materials and technology, operate under an agreed-upon set of operational standards and security protocols.

 

Media Contact: Mike O’Neill (763) 531-7363