According to a new study by the National Institutes of Health, cancer treatment spending is expected to reach $158 billion by 2020. This represents an increase of 27% over 2010 which had been projected to hit $127.6 billion, with costs linked to breast cancer ($16.5 billion), colorectal cancer ($14 billion), lymphoma ($12 billion), lung cancer ($12 billion) and prostate cancer ($12 billion). “The increase is due to expensive new diagnostic and treatment methods, which is not surprising,” said Dr. David B. Samadi, a robotic surgery expert, as well as the Vice Chairman, Department of Urology, and Chief of Robotics and Minimally Invasive Surgery at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City, “The field of prostate cancer screening, prostate cancer treatment and prostate surgery are constantly evolving and innovating, so understandably it made the list.”

“However, it’s difficult to predict the future of healthcare costs based on cancer research, especially prostate cancer treatment and prevention because it’s impossible to predict the future developments in the prostate cancer arena and their ultimate effect on these costs,” said Dr. Samadi. The projections appear this week in the online Journal of the National Cancer Institute and are based on the most recent information on cancer incidence, survival and costs of care. Follow-up treatments could further increase expenditure to $207 billion.

Researchers figured that cancer care costs will increase as new technologies and treatments are developed. “This is especially true with prostate cancer, although no new diagnostics have been developed; prostate cancer treatments have certainly undergone drastic changes, especially with regards to robotic surgery. The difference with a robotic prostatectomy is that although post operative diagnostics are needed, recovery of sexual function and continence are highly likely with no additional surgeries. I follow up with my patients after each robotic surgery to ensure that post operative quality of life is uncompromised with the cancer cure,” said Dr. Samadi.

According to previous estimates, there were 13.8 million cancer patients that survived in 2010. Fifty-eight of those patients were age 65 or older. The number of survivors in 2020 is expected to grow by 31% to about 18.1 million, with the largest group of cancer survivors to be among patients age 65 and older. Dr. Samadi is confident he will see this in his prostate cancer patients. “Thanks to frequent screenings, early detection and robotic surgery, there is no reason that a prostate cancer diagnosis should be a death sentence,” said Samadi, who has performed over 3,100 successful robotic prostatectomies in his practice.

“The rising costs of treating prostate cancer, and all cancers, show us how vital it is to continue to research the science behind cancer prevention and treatment to make sure that we’re using the most effective approaches,” said Dr. Samadi, “And with robotic surgery, I already know I’m using the most effective approach for my prostate cancer patients.”

Dr. David B. Samadi
Ph: 1-855-DRSAMADI
1-212-241-8779
http://www.roboticoncology.com
http://www.smart-surgery.com

Dr. Samadi is the Vice Chairman, Department of Urology, and the Chief of Robotics and Minimally Invasive Surgery at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. As a board-certified urologist and an oncologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of urologic diseases, kidney cancer, bladder cancer, and prostate cancer, he also specializes in many advanced minimally invasive treatments for prostate cancer, including his newest robotic surgery procedure, SMART Surgery.

Speaking at the 123rd Annual Dinner hosted by the Toronto Board of Trade, the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, delivered the following statement:

“We are all here tonight at a pivotal time in our history. Having just returned from the World Economic Forum in Davos, and as I prepare for a visit to India next month, I can tell you that as small as the world has become in the digital age, it’’s only going to get smaller, move faster and be more competitive.

“Whenever I am abroad, my message has been simple: Canada is open for business. Our formula for success is just as simple: expanded trade relationships, stronger tax incentives and investment in the future.

“Our government has had great success over the past five years in negotiating new trade agreements with over 50 countries, and we continue to pursue others—with the European Union, with India, and with other emerging markets.

“Canada now has an overall federal and provincial tax rate on new business investment that is substantially lower than that of any other G7 country. As of January 1 this year, our combined federal and provincial business tax rate is 26.5 percent, and our government is committed to reducing that to 25 percent on January 1, 2012.

“This is a way to brand Canada in the global marketplace, and it represents an incredible advantage at a time when so many other countries are struggling to attract the same investment dollars and boost their economies.

“And finally, on our investment in the future, our government is committed to innovation. Thanks to our investments over the past two years in science and technology, academic and institutional development, and research and innovation in key sectors of our economy, Canadians are more than ever in a position to lead and to gain from this changing world.

“However, as stimulus programs across the country wind down and governments begin to refocus toward balanced budgets, it is time for the private sector to step up and seize the opportunities before us. With drive, direction and cooperation between government and the private sector, I believe our creators, innovators, entrepreneurs and business people will position Canada at the forefront of the 21st-century economy.”

Office of the Honourable Tony Clement
Minister of Industry
Heather Hume – Press Secretary
613-995-9001
Industry Canada
Media Relations
613-943-2502

Touchstone Exploration Inc., (TSX VENTURE:TAB.U) (“Touchstone” or “the Company“) is pleased to announce completion of the acquisition, through its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary Territorial Services Limited, of a 100% interest in certain Lease Operatorship Agreements related to the Coora block, certain Farm-out Agreements with respect to the New Dome and South Palo Seco blocks and associated equipment and production facilities in Trinidad & Tobago all as originally announced in the Company’’s news release of November 2, 2010. Transfer documents are escrowed but will be effective from January 31, 2011 pending payment of the purchase price from funds released from escrow by Computershare Trust Company of Canada (see below). The aggregate consideration to be paid is (US)$7.640 million cash as adjusted for closing reimbursements contemplated by the Asset Purchase Agreement. Touchstone also assumed all obligations and liabilities under the Lease Operatorship Agreements and Farm-out Agreements from and after closing, and all existing and future environmental obligations and liabilities with respect to operations pursuant to these agreements on the Coora, New Dome and South Palo Seco blocks.

The two lease operatorship blocks acquired at Coora CO-1 and CO-2 cover approximately 1700 acres of land and provide access to over 350 wellbores. The acquisition of the New Dome and South Palo Seco blocks includes oil production, as well as, over 2500 acres of land held under Farm-out Agreements. The areas have well developed infrastructure and good access, and are covered by a 3-D seismic program that is presently being shot.

In connection with the acquisition, Touchstone raised an aggregate of US$12,859,367.40 pursuant to a marketed “best efforts” private placement subscription receipt financing managed by a syndicate of agents lead by FirstEnergy Capital Corp., which included Paradigm Capital Inc. and Haywood Securities Inc. (collectively, the “Agents“). An aggregate of 23,380,668 subscription receipts were issued at price of (US)$0.55 per subscription receipt, all of which have now been deemed to be converted, without any further payment or further action by the holders thereof, on a one-for-one basis into units of Touchstone, each unit consisting of one common share of Touchstone and one-half of one common share purchase warrant of Touchstone, with each whole warrant being exercisable for one common share at an exercise price of (US)$0.75 until June 11, 2012.

The aggregate subscription receipt proceeds were held in escrow by Computershare Trust Company of Canada pending the completion of the transaction and were released today to fund the acquisition price and general working capital.

As consideration for their services in respect of the private placement, the agents were paid a cash commission equal to 6% of the gross proceeds raised in the private placement, one-half paid at closing of the respective private placement and the other one-half paid upon the release of the subscription receipt proceeds.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities in the United States. The securities of Touchstone Exploration Inc. have not been registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”) or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. Persons unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available.

The companies in which Touchstone Exploration Inc. directly and indirectly owns investments or assets are separate entities. In this news release “Touchstone” and “the Touchstone Group” are sometimes used for convenience where references are made to Touchstone Exploration Inc. and its subsidiaries in general.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Touchstone’’s expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Touchstone generally uses words such as “outlook”, “will”, “could”, “would”, “might”, “remains”, “to be”, “plans”, “believes”, “may”, “expects”, “intends”, “anticipates”, “estimate”, “future”, “plan”, “positioned”, “potential”, “project”, “remain”, “scheduled”, “set to”, “subject to”, “upcoming”, and similar expressions to help identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking information in this press release may include, but is not limited to, information with respect to the benefits of the proposed acquisition, exploration opportunities and timing for and completion of the acquisition and the private placement. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based upon information available to Touchstone as of the date of this press release. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Touchstone and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations. In addition to other factors and assumptions which may be identified in this press release, assumptions have been made regarding and are implicit in, among other things, the ability of Touchstone to realize the anticipated benefits of the acquisition. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list is not exhaustive of all factors and assumptions which have been used. For further information regarding specific risks and uncertainties applicable to Touchstone please see Touchstone’’s Filing Statement and the most recent management discussion and analysis may be viewed with other Touchstone disclosure documents through the Internet on the Canadian System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (SEDAR) at www.sedar.com. Touchstone does not undertake any obligation to publicly update forward-looking information except as required by applicable securities law.

Touchstone Exploration Inc.
Mr. Paul Baay
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
(403) 619-8407

In January, advisor confidence in the economy and the stock market improved further. The Advisor Confidence Index (ACI) — a benchmark that gauges advisor views on the U.S. economy and stock market — was 122.67 in January, up approximately 5.63% from the previous month.

“2011 will be known as the recovery year as our nation’s economy gradually begins to improve,” said Jim Elder of ElderAdo Financial.

All four measures of the ACI increased in January, with the most optimistic forecast centering on the 6-month economic outlook (+6.62%). A closer look at the components reveals the following:

“While the economy is poised to do very well over at least the first 2 to 3 quarters of 2011, we believe financial market exposure will require increasing selectivity. The persistence of the market rally since August is amongst the strongest in history, so when the inevitable correction arrives, it will be important to identify relative strength during the correction.” — James Dailey, TEAM Financial Managers

“In the short term, we see growth fueled by strong positions by developed central governments, but this does create mid to long term concerns about the sustainability of government being able to meet long term debt and entitlements. We see unemployment improving in 2011, ahead of expectations, that could help the government to cut back on spending and to start to tighten monetary stimuli.” — Rob Siegmann, Financial Management Group

About Rydex|SGI AdvisorBenchmarking, an affiliate of Rydex|SGI:
Rydex|SGI AdvisorBenchmarking is a research and analysis center focused on the registered investment advisor (RIA) marketplace. Every year through its survey web site, www.AdvisorBenchmarking.com, the firm conducts multiple surveys of advisors, covering a host of business management and investment management practices. The findings and analysis of the data are then released to the marketplace as annual studies, quarterly research notes, monthly newsletters and a confidence index. The service is aimed at helping advisors grow and enhance their firms by comparing how their businesses fare against other advisors. Advisors also learn best practices of the most successful advisors in the business. AdvisorBenchmarking is an affiliate of Rydex|SGI.

The analysis on Rydex|SGI AdvisorBenchmarking.com is based on the number of completed surveys and reflects only information from those surveys. This information is intended to be general in nature, and these overviews are no substitute for professional, legal or consulting advice. This information should not be construed as advice from Rydex|SGI Advisorbenchmarking, Inc. or any of its affiliates.

Contact:
Jeaneen Pisarra
917.386.0387
Email Contact

Laura Parsons
303.887.2911
Email Contact

Payroll Solutions International Inc. has entered into a licensing agreement with 1AnswerHR, for its new, state-of-the-art SaaS software using Web 2.0 architecture. We are pleased to announce that PSI will be adding this powerful technology in conjunction with our already existing HRMS options.

Effective March 1st, 2011, Payroll Solutions International will be integrating this new technology that efficiently tracks all information required to satisfy HR needs. This will provide customers with the tools they need to effectively manage all of their HR requirements. The new 1AnswerHR application will integrate seamlessly with PSI Payroll and TLM (Time and Labour Management) to provide clients with complete HR functionality.

About PSI

PSI is an International Payroll Provider offering outsourcing services throughout North America and the Caribbean. In addition to payroll services, PSI offers Time & Labour Management Tracking Software and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and Consulting through an integrated web-based platform.

For further information please call 1-866-279-0464 or email: inquiries@payrollsolutionsinternational.com

About 1AnswerHR

1AnswerHR is a human resource software developer based in Waterloo On. and Morgantown WV. 1AnswerHR develops state-of-the-art HR applications for the North American employer market in a SaaS model.

Payroll Solutions International Inc.
1.866.279.0464
inquiries@payrollsolutionsinternational.com
1AnswerHR
John Preiditisch
1-877-742-9062 ex 802
jpreiditsch@1answerhr.com

Hotels.com announced today that its “Smart” campaign, created by Y&R Chicago, picked up awards in five categories at this year’s Adrian Awards, run by the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International.

The Adrian Awards are the largest travel marketing competition in the world, honoring outstanding achievements in advertising, public relations and digital marketing.

In this second year of Y&R’s campaign for Hotels.com, the work won the:

• Grand Prize of the 2011 American Express Loyalty Award
• Gold Adrian Award in the Complete Advertising Campaigns category for our 360-degree multimedia marketing efforts supporting the SMART campaign
• Gold Adrian Award in the category of “Loyalty Marketing” for WelcomeRewards TV, Radio and Print advertising
• Silver Adrian Award in “Digital Marketing” for a 3D Augmented Reality Experience, Virtual Vacations
• Bronze Adrian Award in the category, “Public Relations” for PR efforts supporting the 3D Augmented Reality Experience

“Y&R Chicago is a true partner, one that is immersed in our category, adept at reaching our customers at a full range of touchpoints, and able to transform insights into compelling creative,” said Vic Walia, Hotel.com’s Senior Director, North America Brand Marketing.

“These are particularly gratifying awards for us. They tell us that the work is working — helping to drive results for Hotels.com in the marketplace,” stated Tom Sebok, President and CEO of Y&R North America.

Contact:
Aviva Ebstein
Y&R
212-210-3532
Email Contact

Today, the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, issued the following statement regarding usage-based billing:

“On Tuesday, January 25, 2011, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission announced the latest in a series of decisions allowing Internet service providers to charge their wholesale customers for exceeding the monthly usage of data transfer permitted with their broadband Internet service. This will mean, for the first time, that many smaller and regional Internet service providers will be required to move to a system of usage-based billing for their customers.

“I am aware that an appeal has been initiated by a market participant. As Canada’’s Industry Minister, it is my job to encourage an innovative and competitive marketplace and to ensure that Canadian consumers have real choices in the services they purchase. I can assure that, as with any ruling, these decisions will be studied carefully to ensure that competition, innovation and consumers were all fairly considered.

“The Harper Government is committed to encouraging choice and competition in the wireless and Internet markets. Increased competition can lead to more choice, lower prices and better quality services for Canadians. We have always been clear on our policies in this regard and will continue on this path.

“Our government is focused on the economy and creating a positive environment for job creators and businesses to flourish. Canadians can count on us to do what is in the best interest of consumers.”

Office of the Honourable Tony Clement
Minister of Industry
Heather Hume – Press Secretary
613-995-9001
Industry Canada
Media Relations
613-943-2502

According to Geena Jinev Anac of Lightening Entertainment, Scott Hall will be heading to Houston TX for health care, where he will be treated for his heart and psychiatric care.

NEW YORK, NY, January 31, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ — According to Geena Jinev Anac of Lightening Entertainment, Scott Hall will be heading to Houston TX for health care, where he will be treated for his heart and psychiatric care. Last summer Scott Hall was hospitalized for double pneumonia, which had affected both lungs back in July: Since then he has been on doctor’s care and maintains a healthier diet.

In December Scott Hall has appeared in New York City for a special event for Toys For Tots Campaign and a JCW event in Detroit Michigan: His last appearance before going back to Texas was for I Believe in Wrestling on Saturday, Jan. 29 at the Downtown Recreation Complex Orlando FL. In support of his protege in Ricky Young as he shot another episode for his highly successful You Tube show “Last Call With Scott Hall”http://www.youtube.com/user/scotthalltv?blend=2&ob=1

When he completes the program, he plans on attending this year’s WWE Hall of Fame ceremony in Atlanta, featuring the induction of his friend Shawn Michaels.

“We wish Scott a safe and speedy recovery, he is a strong individual, a gifted talent and has a lot to offer in to the world of pro wrestling. Our thoughts & prayers will be with him as always.” Concluded Geena Jinev Anac of Lightening Entertainment .

In releated news Lightening Entertainment’s Chris DeBlasio Senior Advisor for the Pro Athletes Division

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will be advising & counseling professional athletes in Istanbul Turkey from Feb 04th. Till Feb 20th. Where he will talk about, how to make the best out of the experience, how to adapt to a new culture and how to beat the language barrier etc.

Chris DeBlasio has been advising Pro Athletes since 1983 in US and overseas. He recently joined Lightening Entertainment’s management team. “I am looking forward in to my trip to Istanbul where I will have the opportunity to consult and visit some of my friends that live there” Said Chris DeBlasio

Istanbul has become a promising location to many American athletes who are pursuing their careers overseas, such as former NBA Superstar Allen Iverson, NBA Players Arthur Johnson, Tyrone Anderson, Jamal Boykin, Mire Chatman, Lamar Johnson, Mike Hall WNBA’s Tamika Catchins, Sylvia Fowles, Jolene Anderson Vickie Johnson and many more.

For consulting and advising assistance Chris DeBlasio can be reached at ChrisdeblasioNFL@aol.com, he will return to US on Feb 22 2011.

For media and info please contact

Lightninginc1@aol.com

http://www.lighteningentertainment.com/

The CHAMP III Funds, advised by CHAMP Private Equity (“CHAMP”), are pleased to announce that the acquisition of an 80% interest in Accolade Wines, formerly known as Constellation Wines Australia and Europe, has been completed.

Announced in December 2010, the acquisition from Constellation Brands Inc. (“CBI”) is valued at approximately A$290 million. Accolade Wines has a comprehensive portfolio of global brands covering a diverse range of styles and price points. Its well known brands include, in Australia, Hardys, Houghton, Banrock Station, Berri, Stanley and Omni; in South Africa, Kumala and Fish Hoek; and Echo Falls from the USA. Accolade Wines also holds a 50% interest in one of the largest UK alcoholic beverage wholesalers, Matthew Clark.

CHAMP Managing Director, John Haddock, said “CHAMP is in the business of identifying growth companies for investment by its Funds. It has a demonstrated track record of achieving sustainable earnings growth in its Funds” portfolio companies. We are known for supporting the capital requirements of the portfolio businesses and for backing outstanding management.”

“I think everyone knows there are a number of challenges facing the wine industry but it’’s an important industry and we will be enthusiastic advocates for it.”

“We see Accolade Wines as a company with strong fundamentals, a sound competitive position, a capacity to grow and an opportunity to re-invigorate its brands.”

“Accolade Wines will work with CBI, which retains a 20% holding in the new entity, to distribute and supply each others products globally, ” Mr. Haddock said.

Accolade CEO, Troy Christensen said, “the management team is looking forward to working with the new owners who are bringing open mindedness, fresh energy and an expansive approach to the business. Management and CHAMP consider the new name to be consistent with their aspirations for the future of the company.”

Mr. Haddock said the new name signalled an intention to pursue high standards in everything the company does. “Whatever Accolade Wines produces or sells should be deserving of merit. CHAMP wants Accolade Wines to win praise from everyday consumers and from its business partners for the wines and services it provides.”

About CHAMP Private Equity

The CHAMP group has offices in Sydney and Brisbane, Australia and affiliated offices in Singapore and New York, giving it an unrivalled reach amongst Australian based peers. This allows it to identify both Australian and cross border investments, as well as seeking international growth opportunities for existing investee companies.

Since inception in 1987, CHAMP and its predecessor funds have invested in more than 70 private equity investments across a broad range of sectors, including food and beverages, mining services, media, transport, industrial services, education, retail, agribusiness, health and financial services. Successfully exited investments include companies such as Austar Communications, United Malt Holdings, Study Group and Bradken. Current CHAMP investments include Manassen Foods, Centric Wealth, Alleasing, Golding Contractors, LCR Group, ATF Services and International Energy Services.

The investment philosophy at CHAMP is to identify companies that have value creation opportunities through earnings growth. Prudent leverage is a factor in the business model, however, the real driver of value creation is sustainable earnings growth based on superior management and investment in growth initiatives.

For further information on CHAMP Private Equity, visit www.champequity.com.

About Accolade Wines

Drawing on a proud heritage as one of the first wineries established in Australia, Accolade Wines has evolved into a global wine company with some of the world’’s best known brands sold in over 80 countries including the UK, Mainland Europe, Australia, the US, Canada, Japan and China.

The business is the number one wine company by volume in the UK and Australia with a portfolio of brands ranging from the historic Hardys, the number one Australian wine brand in the UK and significant wine brand in Mainland Europe, through to Kumala, the number one South African wine brand in the UK. The UK portfolio also includes Echo Falls, the fastest growing wine brand over the past three years and now the fifth largest wine brand, Stowells the number one wine brand in the on- premise trade, Banrock Station (Australia), Fish Hoek and Flagstone (South Africa), various other premium branded wines and a Wine Fusion portfolio, including Stone’’s Ginger Wine and Babycham. The Australian portfolio includes the historic Houghton label, which turns 175 this year, Banrock Station, Omni, Goundrey, Brookland Valley, Berri, Stanley, Amberley, Moondah Brook, Leasingham, Tintara, Tasmanian label Bay of Fires, plus sparkling brands House of Arras and Yarra Burn.

Headquartered in Reynella, South Australia, and with offices in London, Sydney, Singapore, Stellenbosch, Tokyo, Moscow and Amsterdam Accolade Wines has more than 1800 employees in Australia, the UK, Europe, Asia and South Africa.

For further information on Accolade Wines visit www.accolade-wines.com.

CHAMP Private Equity
Ms Michelle Weatherby
61 2 8248 8870
mweatherby@champequity.com
www.champequity.com

OCB Reprographics and Consolidated Reprographics Change Names to ARC; Legacy of Local Focus and Community Involvement Continues

OCB Reprographics and Consolidated Reprographics announced today that they have adopted the name of their parent company, ARC (pronounced “arc”). The name change to ARC is effective immediately.

OCB Reprographics joined ARC in 1993, and quickly became an integral part of a fast-growing company with locations all over North America. OCB and its team contributed to the development of ARC’s technology, became a critical business hub for ARC in the Southern California region, and leveraged its market expertise in serving some of the largest design and construction companies in the U.S.

In 2002, OCB’s sister company, Costa Mesa-based Consolidated Reprographics (CR), also joined ARC. After working closely for the past two years, the two companies are making the move together, and both will now operate under the ARC banner.

“We’re taking on the name of the company we’ve helped build,” said Roger Lackey, who grew up working on OCB Reprographics’s production floor. Lackey is now a Senior Regional Vice President for ARC and oversees both OCB and CR in addition to other ARC companies in Southern California. “OCB and CR were built from the ground up here in Orange County. ARC offered both companies a chance to take it a step further, and we all jumped at the opportunity. We’re very proud to say we helped create the largest, most technically advanced, full-service reprographics company in the country.”

Historically, reprographics is a niche business that traditionally has served the construction industry by managing, distributing and printing the huge number of large-format documents — often referred to as “blueprints” — required by architects, engineers, and other construction professionals of all kinds.

Since the late 1990s, reprographic companies have evolved to serve a broad range of industries, and now manage and print small-format documents, produce color imaging of all kinds, provide finishing and display options, and, in ARC’s case, develop software solutions to improve their clients’ workflow through better document management.

“It’s a far more contemporary industry now than when I was a college student working in the shop,” said Lackey. “Everything we do is digital, and the efficiencies in our production departments reflect that. Yet our relationships with our customers are very much the same. We still dig deep into how they do business so we can continue to develop new solutions and add value as a business partner both here in Southern California and wherever else they do business.”

While the name change from OCB Reprographics and CR to ARC is effective immediately, Lackey and his team will be making the transition to their new name throughout 2011.

“We’ve been a part of Orange County for a long time, and we plan to be a part of it for a long time to come,” Lackey said. “We want to make sure we don’t lose or confuse anyone along the way. We’re the same local people with the same local business interests as we’ve always been. We just need to make sure everyone gets comfortable with the new name on the door.”

About American Reprographics Company

American Reprographics Company is the leading reprographics company in the United States providing business-to-business document management technology and services to the architectural, engineering and construction, or AEC industries. The company also provides these services to companies in non-AEC industries, such as technology, financial services, advertising, retail, entertainment, and food and hospitality, which also require sophisticated document management services. ARC provides its core services through its suite of reprographics technology products, a network of hundreds of reprographics service centers across the U.S., Canada and the U.K., on-site at more than 5,000 customer locations, and through UDS, a joint-venture company headquartered in Beijing, China. The company’s service centers are arranged in a hub and satellite structure and are digitally connected as a cohesive network, allowing the provision of services both locally and nationally to more than 138,000 active customers.

Contacts:

Roger Lackey
Sr. Regional Vice President
ARC Western
Phone: 949-660-1150 ext. 345

David Stickney
Corporate Communications
American Reprographics Company
Phone: 925-949-5100 ext. 114