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1. OCTOBER 2006 -VARs Went More DNP TTN

DNP Responds To Increased Barcode Demand With New Slitter

Concord, NC. - October 2, 2006 - DNP IMS America Corp. (DNP) continues to gain market share in the North and South American barcode markets. "We reported plans in April of this year regarding our need to increase barcode slitting capacity to match our continued growth and record year on year sales," states Keigo Hayakawa, President of DNP. "Installation is now complete on the new state-of-the-art slitter dedicated to our growing barcode production."

The new slitter represents a series of expansions and improvements made by DNP in the last six to eight months. "Both our barcode and dye sublimation businesses are growing," adds Ernie Giavedoni, Vice President of Operations. "The addition of the new barcode slitter is a part of numerous manufacturing improvements and upgrades made to our barcode production. This particular slitter enhances our ability to meet increased customer demand for custom and short orders."

In addition to the barcode equipment purchases, DNP is increasing human and capital expenditures to maintain its superior level of customer service and quality production during this time of growth.

About DNP IMS America Corp. DNP IMS America Corp. is a 100% US subsidiary of Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.-the world's largest manufacturer of thermal transfer ribbons for facsimile, barcode and dye-sublimation printers. DNP is also the world's largest diversified printing/coating technologies company and a Global Fortune 500 company with $12 billion in annual revenue. For more information on becoming an authorized reseller of DNP thermal transfer ribbons, visit our website at www.dnpribbons.com or call 1.800.814.4672.

News Release Editorial Contact:

Beth Freeman
DNP IMS America Corp.
Marketing Coordinator
bfreeman@dnpribbons.com
(704) 784-7183

2. AUGUST 2006 - DNP Offers VAR Protection program

DNP Announces Partner Protect Program For VAR Channel

Concord, NC. - August 29, 2006 - DNP IMS America Corp. (DNP) is offering a new program for VARs and Resellers to secure their thermal transfer ribbon (TTR) business. DNP's Partner Protect program adds an additional level of security for VARs actively reselling DNP's thermal transfer ribbons. This new program offers additional support to existing DNP VARs trying to combat channel conflict created when competing TTR manufacturers misuse their VAR's databases.

This program was developed in response to recent changes in the marketplace that challenge the price structure and distribution of TTR via the VAR channel. "We are aware of growing concerns from our customers about certain TTR manufacturers creating sales and marketing strategies that are counter-productive to the vitality and longevity of the VAR channel," states Keigo Hayakawa, President of DNP. "This prompted the launch of our Partner Protect program."

"We are the first thermal transfer ribbon manufacturer to officially offer such a program," continues Hayakawa. "We feel this shows our strong commitment to the VAR channel and our willingness to help protect and grow our VAR's business. It is important for our VARs to feel more like partners and to feel their customer databases are secure."

The program offers training and support from DNP to educate VARs on how to combat channel conflict and offers added measures a VAR should take to ensure their customer databases are safe from predatory vendors. "Our sales staff have over seven years experience each in the AIDC industry," explains Hayakawa. "Each account representative knows the TTR business intimately and is available to assist any VAR as they take the steps necessary to protect their place in the distribution channel."

For further information about DNP's Partner Protect program visit our website at www.dnpribbons.com/partnerprotect/ for more information.

News Release Editorial Contact:

Beth Freeman
DNP IMS America Corp.
Marketing Coordinator
bfreeman@dnpribbons.com
(704) 784-7183

3. JULY 2006 - DNP Welcomes new President

DNP Says 'Good Luck' To Cameron And Welcomes New President With Old Ties

Concord, NC. - July 28, 2006 - DNP IMS America Corp. (DNP) is proud to announce the promotion of one of its own, Brett Cameron, to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pixel Magic Imaging, Inc. (Pixel Magic). DNP owns controlling shares of Pixel Magic who is the leading provider of store-branded digital imaging solutions for the photo retail market.

Cameron joined DNP in November of 2000 and helped contribute to six consecutive years of year on year growth for DNP. "We are very proud of the work Brett accomplished as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing," comments Keigo Hayakawa, President of DNP. "He is a very talented person and we are happy to share him with the newest member of the DNP Group, Pixel Magic. He will remain closely tied to DNP as a valuable consultant."

"Cameron has spent the past eight months," continues Hayakawa, "splitting his responsibilities between DNP and Pixel Magic as both company's Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Now that both companies have reached their internal goals, it is time to wish Brett 'good luck' as he officially assumes his new responsibilities as CEO of Pixel Magic."

As Cameron moves into his new role at Pixel Magic, DNP gains its own new President with old ties to the North American barcode market. Keigo Hayakawa returns from Japan to assume leadership over DNP's barcode and dye sublimation manufacturing in the Americas. "I am happy to be back at DNP IMS America Corp. and back in the United States," comments Hayakawa. "I am pleased with the growth and stability of DNP's barcode products and look forward to reconnecting with old colleagues from the AIDC industry."

Hayakawa has over 20 years of service with DNP, 17 of which have been devoted to DNP's barcode and dye sublimation global manufacturing operations. As stated earlier, this is his second visit to DNP's Concord facility. He spent five years in 1994 as DNP's Sales Manager before retuning to Japan to assume more sales and leadership responsibilities.

News Release Editorial Contact:

Beth Freeman
DNP IMS America Corp.
Marketing Coordinator
bfreeman@dnpribbons.com
(704) 784-7183

4. JUNE 2006 - DNP Launches new TTR Blog Site

DNP Launches New Blog Site For Thermal Transfer Ribbons

Concord, NC. - June 22, 2006 - DNP IMS America Corp. (DNP) officially launched a new blog site open to the public. TTRblog.com is devoted solely to building a community-like network of information about thermal transfer ribbons. Visitors to the site can review weekly postings about current news related to using, selling and purchasing thermal transfer ribbons.

"The blog is written from a fun, humorous point of view," comments Emily Donovan, senior marketing coordinator at DNP. "It provides the practical advice, technical updates and application information our customers crave in an easily-digestible format."

TTRblog.com is the first blog site focused on educating interested viewers on topics related specifically to the use of thermal transfer ribbons. "As TTRblog.com evolves," continues Donovan, "we expect it to become a useful-and entertaining tool for visitors to learn not only about thermal transfer ribbons, but also about the benefits of thermal transfer printing as a technology."

News Release Editorial Contact:

Beth Freeman
DNP IMS America Corp.
Marketing Coordinator
bfreeman@dnpribbons.com
(704) 784-7183

5. APRIL 2006 - Record Sale Reported for DNP in 01.06

DNP Achieves Record Sales in First Quarter of 2006

Concord, NC. - April 21, 2006 - DNP IMS America Corp. (DNP) is pleased to report another record quarter in barcode sales. Sales were up year on year for the first quarter of 2006. The month of March ended by setting another record. March sales were the highest in the company's ten-year history.

"It's becoming apparent," states Senior VP of Sales & Marketing, Brett Cameron, "that the US economy is improving. What I am most pleased to report is the strong sales coming from the Reseller channel. Business is improving for the Reseller and it shows with much of our growth in Q1 coming from our VAR base."

This is not the first time DNP has experienced record sales. Over the past eight consecutive years, DNP has experienced record setting year on year barcode revenues. "When you produce a quality product that the Reseller channel can sell profitably," states Cameron, "you build a loyal and solid customer base. I think the number one reason we have been successful, even during market slow-downs and channel compressions, is that we stay focused on one key commitment-customer satisfaction. Our mission is always to please the customer."

In an effort to maintain DNP's growth rate, plans are now in place to increase barcode-slitting capacity at the Concord, NC facility. Additional machinery is currently being researched and plans are in place to increase capacity by fall of 2006.

News Release Editorial Contact:

Beth Freeman
DNP IMS America Corp.
Marketing Coordinator
bfreeman@dnpribbons.com
(704) 784-7183