Sonopress First to Install Automated Packaging Capabilities in Support of Nexpak®'s STACKpak™

Business Wire, July 28, 2005

ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- Multiple Disc Packaging Holds One to Six Discs; Sonopress to Install Two Lines at New Louisville Facility, Maintain Largest STACKpak Capacity in the U.S.

Sonopress LLC, a world leader in media services and turnkey production operations, today announced that it is the first company to install an automated packaging line for the STACKpak(TM) multiple disc packaging product from Nexpak(R). STACKpak offers a unique packaging solution that contains a stackable hub that can hold from one to six discs for the ultimate in packaging flexibility. The case also contains added security features to ensure that discs are held on the hub for optimal protection and enhanced applicability. From its new facility in Louisville, KY, Sonopress will utilize packaging equipment from Gima to be the first to offer automated STACKpak capabilities, and will produce as many as 100,000 packaged products per day on two automated packaging lines.

"STACKpak is one of the latest and most unique packaging solutions available for the gaming, audio and video disc markets," said Per Save, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Sonopress. "Our ability to offer automated STACKpak packaging enables our customers to utilize a packaging product that is flexible, secure and meets the rigorous standards of their industries. We look forward to introducing STACKpak to companies seeking the most ideal packaging solution available, which, combined with Sonopress' remarkable time-to-market capabilities, will give those companies a considerable competitive advantage."

Features of the STACKpak multiple disc packaging include:

--Stackable pluck hub design is scalable for one to six discs

--Retention Disc-Lock and spine tabs keep discs securely in place

--Case size meets PC game and retail industry standards for easy adaptability

--Durable keep-case construction maintains brand identity over disposable paperboard packaging

--All cases come with literature tabs (holds booklet from 1/8'' to 1/4'' thick) and an outer sleeve for printed insert

"In today's retail landscape, entertainment media producers are constantly searching for ways to differentiate their products and ensure that those products are on shelves at all times," said Charles Prather, director of Louisville operations, Sonopress. "The STACKpak capabilities at our new facility in Louisville, KY will be able to accomplish both of these goals for our customers. With our automated packaging lines, we will be the first in the U.S. to introduce a very flexible and innovative new packaging design to the market and, in addition, our 'end of runway' location in Louisville will ensure that orders are finalized and distributed in a rapid and cost-effective manner. Sonopress Louisville is quickly becoming the ideal packaging center for media producers."

About Sonopress

Sonopress LLC, part of arvato, a Bertelsmann company, is a global leader in media replication and turnkey services. Sonopress possesses the technological expertise to produce the widest variety of analog and digital media formats currently on the market (cassettes, CD, DVD, DVD Hybrid). The company's services include pre-mastering, optical mastering and replication, graphics sourcing, packaging, assembling, warehousing and distribution. The Sonopress global network, with more than 3,900 employees, places customer service and product quality as its top priorities. For further information visit: www.sonopress.com.

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