BELLWOOD, ILLINOIS – June 2007 – Richards Graphic Communications, Inc. received this award for outstanding achievement in Internal -Communications in the 5th Annual 2007 Achievements in Print Excellence Competition.

Competing against hundreds of entries from printing and graphic arts firms from the two states, Richards received a "Best of Category". The company's winning submission was an Employee Commitment handbook for First Midwest Bank and a Best of Division award for The Chicago Lighthouse Annual Report.

"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 2007 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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