BELLWOOD, ILLINOIS – June 9, 2006 – Richards Graphic Communications, Inc. received an award for outstanding achievement in Promotional Campaigns – Business-to-Business in the 4th Annual 2006 Achievements in Print Excellence Competition, a printing competition hosted by the Printing Industry of Illinois and Indiana, part of PIA/GATF.

Competing against 354 entries from printing and graphic arts firms from the two states, Richards Graphic Communications, Inc. received a “Best of Category”. The company’s winning submission was a “Baseball Promotion” for First Midwest Bank.

“We are proud of our skilled employees who strive for complete customer satisfaction on every project,” said Steve Richards, Vice President. “It’s an honor to be recognized by the industry as a company that consistently produces top quality, award winning materials.”

Polly Jensen, PII’s President and CEO agrees. “Each year, the AIPX competition grows in number and intensity. The quality of the 2006 entries was impressive; print excellence abounds in Illinois and Indiana. Richards Graphic Communications, Inc. should be justifiably proud of its achievement and the exceptional work done by its employees.”

The AIPX Awards recognize those responsible for the creation and production of print communications in Illinois and Indiana. The competition promotes excellence in print communications and rewards companies and individuals who produce the best in print media.

PII is the trade association for graphic arts firms located in Illinois and Indiana. More than 112,000 employees generate $16.9 billion in annual sales, making the graphic arts industry one of the largest manufacturing sectors in Illinois and Indiana.

For more information about Richards Graphic Communications, Inc., call Mary Richards Lawrence at (708) 547-6000 or email her at MaryL@RNSI.com.

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