Logistix and Americ Disc Announce Business Alliance

Business Wire, Jan 10, 1996

FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 10, 1996--Logistix and Americ Disc, Inc. announced the creation of a business alliance today.

This announcement follows Americ Disc's recent acquisition of Triptych CD, a Stockton, California based company focused on complete CD-ROM services including pre-mastering, mastering, and replication. Logistix has enjoyed a strong business relationship with Triptych including an equity investment. Americ Disc and Logistix announced that the relationship between Logistix and Triptych is now expanded to include all of Americ Disc.

Logistix, an international supply chain management company, is the world's largest independent turnkey software manufacturer. The company provides services to leading large and mid-size computer OEM's, software publishers, and high-tech medical industry OEM's. The $300 million company operates ten facilities in the United States and Europe.

Canada-based Americ Disc is a subsidiary of G.T.C. Transcontinental Group. Ltd., a North American communications industry leader, in partnership with Moulage Plastique de l'Ouest S.A. (MPO) of France. Along with those of MPO, Americ Disc's plants are part of a global network constituting the largest independent producer of compact discs in the world with replication facilities in France, Spain, Thailand, Canada, and the United States.

Welcoming Americ Disc to its first California manufacturing location, Logistix' founder and CEO Steve Weinstein said, "We are very impressed with Americ Disc's commitment to quality, economic and technological leadership in replication services. Logistix' relationship with this globally established World Class organization strengthens our worldwide sourcing solutions for our multinational customers."

"Logistix' long track record of innovation and successful, customer-focused supply chain solutions distinguishes them as a client-partner," said Pierre Deschenes, CEO and president of Americ Disc. "We look forward to a sustained, mutually beneficial relationship."

Both companies expressed their intention to work closely together to further solidify and expand their business alliance and jointly pursue opportunities for offering more and enhanced services to their customers.

CONTACT: Logistix

Grant Evans, 510/656-8000

or

Americ Disc

Pierre Deschenes, 819/474-2655