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National Envelope Founder Mr. William Ungar Honored By EMA

Uniondale, NY July 16, 2008

National Envelope is proud to announce that its founder & chairman, Mr. William Ungar was honored this year with the Envelope Manufacturers Association Founder’s Award. An inspiration to all of us, Mr. Ungar’s lifetime achievement in the envelope industry is surpassed only by his service to his community and nation. A holocaust survivor, Mr. Ungar came to the United States in 1946. He earned a mechanical engineer degree and created a company that has become the largest envelope converter in the world! Mr. Ungar chooses to give back to the country that offered him freedom and opportunity by becoming active in social, philanthropic and community affairs.

Chairman and Founder of National Envelope Mr. William Ungar (center) is applauded byMaynard Benjamin, EMA President & CEO (left) and Hugh Mahler, EMA Chairman (right), after his speech accepting the EMA Founders Award.

National Envelope – Aurora, CO Achieves 12 Years Without a Lost Time Accident

Uniondale, NY July 16, 2008

National Envelope has announced that its Aurora, CO facility has achieved twelve years without a lost time accident. This milestone was attained on July 13, 2008. In commenting on the new record, general manager Zephyr Cecchi stated “It is my continuing and true honor to be associated with our outstanding team of employees, who through their tireless and dedicated efforts, and constant awareness of the value of a safe working environment, have made our division a better place for us all to work and serve our loyal customers.”

National Envelope Announces Curtailment of Production at Its Union, NJ Facility

UNIONDALE, New York June 9, 2008

After extensive analysis and careful market assessment relative to the facilities that service the Northeast market, National Envelope has made the decision to curtail production at its Union, New Jersey facility effective June 9, 2008. The company cites the action as being part of an ongoing process to coordinate the manufacturing capacity and technology it currently has in place with the ever changing needs of the market.

National Envelope will continue to have the greatest production capacity in the Northeast market with six additional state of the art manufacturing divisions servicing this region. These locations include: Long Island City, NY; Scottdale, PA; Westfield, MA; Worcester, MA; Exton, PA and Hamburg, NY. These facilities have the capacity, skill sets, and customer service experience to assure that our affected customers will continue to receive the exemplary service which they deserve and expect.

John Grymes, COO of National Envelope states regarding the curtailment of production, “We are confident that this action, together with other improvements that are currently underway, will enable us to provide enhanced service to our customers. National Envelope is committed to doing whatever is necessary to continue to set the standard by which our industry is judged. We will constantly reevaluate our organization to assure the future growth and success of our company and to remain the supplier of choice for our customers and the leading employer in our industry.”

National Envelope Announces Global Envelope Alliance

UNIONDALE, New York, HEILBRONN, Germany, ALCALA DE HENARES, Spain, OSAKA, Japan, February,15, 2008 – National Envelope headquartered in Uniondale, New York, Mayer-Kuvert-network GmbH headquartered in Heilbronn – Germany, Group Tompla headquartered in Madrid, Spain and Imura Envelope, based in Osaka, Japan, have entered into an international strategic alliance.

The Global Services Group (GSG) has been formed to address the increasing demand from multi-national corporations for single-source procurement of envelopes and associated products with delivery destinations world-wide. Through the alliance, member companies will work together on an exclusive basis to supply envelopes through their world-wide network of over 65 manufacturing facilities to international clientele requiring a single global envelope source, simplifying what is now a very complicated and cumbersome process. As globalization of the world’s largest corporations and companies continues, the alliance will be in a unique position to provide strategic sourcing and practical solutions for companies with international mailing and delivery requirements.

An additional focus of the Global Services Group will be a cooperative marketing effort to share proprietary products and services, unique to each company, among the members of the GSG. This will greatly enhance the offering and potential markets for the customers of the Global Services Group. To assist alliance members in establishing and maintaining a competitive advantage in today’s demanding envelope market,

the companies will share and work jointly on product development and research and development projects for the improvement of machine technologies and operational efficiencies.

Through their new alliance within the GSG, National Envelope, Mayer-Kuvert-network, Tompla and Imura Envelope, each a respected supplier in their respective markets, will be able to provide a level of service and opportunity never seen before in the international envelope market. By sharing product information, machine technologies, and operational best practices, each will benefit individually, and will be able to take their service and product offerings to new levels for the benefit their customers and unique markets.

For more information about this program please contact John Grymes, COO of National Envelope at 516-699-4000, Edlef Bartl, MD of Mayer Kuvert at + 49 171 97 55555, Ignacio Reiris, CEO of Tompla at + 34 918 872 239 or Yutaka Imura, MD of Imura at +81 6 6910 2519

About National Envelope Corporation

Uniondale, New York-based National Envelope Corporation is the largest manufacturer of envelopes in the world, with 20 manufacturing facilities and 5,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada. The company leads the industry in its environmental platform and in the design, print, and production of direct mail envelopes.

About European Envelope Partners EEP

The two envelope groups Mayer-Kuvert-network and Tompla have launched the European Envelope Partners alliance in July 2007, with an aim to give a panEuropean service to multinational clients that demand it. The EEP alliance offers by far the widest geographical coverage and largest manufacturing capability existing in Europe.

About Tompla

Madrid, Spain based Tompla is one of the largest European envelope manufacturers with 9 production sites in Spain, Poland and France and sales offices in 12 different European Union countries. Its leading brands include La Couronne, Italique, Open Lux, and exclusive licences for Navigator and Paperfect envelopes.

About Mayer-Kuvert-network

The Germany based Mayer-Kuvert-network is the biggest envelope manufacturer in the envelope industry in Europe. Operating from Ireland, across the European Union, and all the way to St. Petersburg, Russia, Mayer-Kuvert operates over 35 envelope manufacturing facilities in 21 countries to service its growing business.

About Imura Envelope

Osaka, Japan based Imura Envelope Company Incorporated is one of the largest envelope companies in Japan, manufacturing a diverse array of envelopes and is a key provider of direct mailing services in their market. The company is also involved in selling and developing office computers, PCs, software and computer peripheral equipment.

National Envelope Opens New Facility in Ennis, TX

Uniondale, NY 10-24-07

National Envelope has announced the official opening of its new state-of-the-art 315,000 square foot facility in Ennis, Texas. The proximity of the new location to the company’s customer base in Texas and the Southwest will allow it to continue and grow the exemplary service programs currently in place for this region. The facility operates utilizing the finest state-of-the-art folding, pre-press and printing equipment and provides National Envelope with the platform to supply and satisfy the broad requirements of today’s customers and avail the company with the opportunity to service an even greater customer base. The new location has allowed the company to consolidate its Corsicana, TX and Grand Prairie, TX locations into one ultra-modern facility.

Chairman and Founder of National Envelope Mr. William Ungar, (center) cuts a ceremonial ribbon signifying the opening of National Envelope's newest facility in Ennis, TX with the assistance of Nathan Moser CEO (left) and John Grymes COO (right).

National Envelope Supports Please Recycle Campaign

UNIONDALE, New York, September 14, 2007 - National Envelope announced that it is supporting an industrywide recycling program entitled, Please Recycle. As a program participant the company will begin offering the option to print the Please Recycle logo on all of its recyclable envelopes to encourage customers and mailers to recycle them after use.

“Most people know that newspapers are recyclable, but often times do not realize that many types of envelopes are recyclable,” said Nathan Moser CEO of National Envelope. “The paper industry has committed to an overall goal of recovering 55 percent of the total paper we produce. The Please Recycle initiative is aimed at encouraging our customers to assist us in recovering more used mail and packaging for recycling through existing municipal waste streams and similar waste collection systems. Our primary goal is to improve the management of our resources for the benefit of future generations.”

The Please Recycle campaign is sponsored by the Envelope Manufacturers Association in conjunction with the Direct Marketing Association and the Magazine Publishers Association. These organizations have received the endorsement of the Environmental Protection Agency to include the Please Recycle message on their products. National Envelope is a member of the Envelope Manufacturers Association.

National Envelope Introduces ShimmerPrint

UNIONDALE, New York, September 24, 2007 – In today’s direct and consumer mail markets companies are demanding new and cost-effective solutions to draw attention to their mailings. They expect the mailing envelope to create interest and anticipation for the messages and materials inside. National Envelope has excelled in helping its customers achieve their response goals by creating some of the most dynamic envelopes in the industry. The company is now able to take customer’s envelopes to the next level with their new ShimmerPrintTM metallic enhancement process.

The advertising and mailing industries have long known that metallic inks and foils are one of the best options for getting an envelope noticed and opened, but many times the cost of these processes is considered prohibitive. To overcome this barrier, National Envelope has developed ShimmerPrintTM, a value-added printing enhancement which gives customers access to beautiful metallic effects at a very reasonable price. ShimmerPrint™ keeps job cost down by adding metallic highlights to an image right during the conventional printing process. It is available in a wide color spectrum, making it possible to produce warm metallic colors such as reds, bronzes and emeralds and paler colors such as frosty blues and greens.

ShimmerPrintTM envelopes should be considered for direct mail, image conscious mailings, mailings requiring differentiation, when metallic inks and foils are desired but too expensive, and when there is a need to create unlimited metallic colors on the same job.

For more information on National Envelope or ShimmerPrint TM please visit the company web site at www.nationalenvelope.com or contact Avery Levy, Senior V.P. Business Development by telephone at 516-699-4000 or by email at alevy@natenv.com.

National Envelope Joins United Nations Global Compact Initiative

UNIONDALE, New York, September 12, 2007 - National Envelope the largest envelope manufacturer in the world has signed as a participant in the United Nations Global Compact. As the leader in the manufacture and sales of environmentally certified envelope and announcement products, participating in the Global Compact is a natural extension to the company’s commitment to the environment and business ethics.

The United Nations Global Compact is a voluntary initiative that seeks to advance universal principles on human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption through the active engagement of the corporate community in cooperation with civil society and representatives of organized labor.

Signatories of the initiative are expected to publish in their annual report or similar corporate report (e.g. sustainability report) a description of the ways in which they are supporting the Global Compact and its ten principles. This is known as the "Communication on Progress" which provides openness and transparency to the good practices by participants.

National Envelope Aurora, CO Achieves 11 Years Without a Lost Time Accident

Uniondale, NY 7-18-07

National Envelope has announced that its Aurora, CO facility has achieved eleven years without a lost time accident. In commenting on the achievement, general manager Zephyr Cecchi stated “It is my sincere honor to represent this outstanding team of employees, whose tireless dedication and constant vigilance have served to create and maintain a safe working environment for themselves and for all their co-workers.”

National Envelope Is the First Envelope Company in the World to Receive Green Seal Product Certification.

National Envelope is the first envelope manufacturer in the world to receive Green Seal product certification from Green Seal, Inc. The certification qualifies all National Envel

ope price listed products converted on Green Seal certified papers to carry the Green Seal logo. National Envelope products carrying the Green Seal designation indicate that they comply with the performance requirements of the Green Seal Environmental Standard for Printing and Writing Paper, which is referred to as the GS-7 standard. The addition of Green Seal Certification further enhances the environmental product offering of the company which includes; FSC Certified, SFI Certified, Green-e Renewable Energy Certified, Chlorine Free Products Association Certified, biodegradable and compostable window material, post-consumer recycled papers and soy ink printing.

Consumer Security, Privacy Advanced
with SMART CARD GUARD™
by National Envelope Corporation

Uniondale, NY 5-7-07

As radio frequency “smart cards” proliferate in North America, Europe and Asia, new mailing envelope and card sleeve products prevent unintended transmission or theft of personal data.

In a significant advance for consumer privacy and security worldwide, financial institutions, governments, businesses and other distributors of contactless “smart cards” now have access to lightweight card sleeves and mailing envelopes that completely shield all personal and financial information on the card’s memory chip from theft or unauthorized transmission.

National Envelope Corporation, the world’s largest envelope manufacturer, announced today that it has developed and is now marketing Smart Card Guard™, a unique and cost-effective new line of products that shield a smart card and its electronic information when mailed or carried in an individual’s purse, wallet or pocket. The company is initially targeting sales to financial services companies and government agencies, and the market is global.

Smart Card Guard™ functions by enclosing the card in a thin protective metallic barrier that is incorporated into a specially produced, easy-to-print substrate. The product prevents personal data in the smart card’s embedded integrated circuit from being transmitted via radio frequency (RF) waves to any smart card reading device.

“Unauthorized access of personal and financial information is a reality today—and the threat is growing,” said John Grymes, Chief Operating Officer of Uniondale, NY-based National Envelope.

“For issuers of smart cards, our secure mailers and card sleeves are a cost-effective, practical way to protect their organizations and assure customers that personal privacy is a top priority,” Grymes said. “For individuals with smart cards, it’s like having your sensitive personal data in a portable lead vault.”

National Envelope Receives Green-e Renewable
Energy Certification

Uniondale, NY 9-7-06

National Envelope has received Green-e Renewable Energy Certification from the Center for Resource Solutions in San Francisco, California. The certification recognizes the company for environmental leadership through a significant purchase of renewable wind power energy which contributes to cleaner air and the reduction of dependence on fossil and nuclear fuels. The Green-e program is designed to promote renewable energy markets by instilling customer confidence in renewable power products. Green-e certified renewable energy products are distinguished by high environmental quality and the credibility that comes from independent verification by a reputable organization.

Sterling Planet Supplies 18 Million kWh of Wind Energy Credits to National Envelope

Uniondale, NY 8-14-06

ATLANTA, GA – National Envelope has signed a multi-year contract with Sterling Planet for the purchase of 18 million kilowatt hours of Renewable Energy Credits from wind energy projects located nationwide. The National Envelope purchase serves to avoid the release from conventional electricity generation of approximately 25,056,000 pounds of carbon dioxide, the leading greenhouse gas. The environmental benefit compares to not taking nearly 10,000 drives between Los Angeles and New York City.

With this purchase, National Envelope gains entry into the Environmental Protection Agency’s Green Power Partnership and its Green Power Leadership Club. To become a Partner, organizations replace a portion of their annual electricity consumption with green power. The Green Power Leadership Club further honors Green Power Partners that have made an exemplary green power purchase that significantly exceeds minimum Green Power Partnership purchase requirements. http://www.epa.gov/greenpower/index.htm

National Envelope Announces New Western Region Management Positions

Uniondale, NY 7-28-06

National Envelope has announced the creation of two new management positions to better service the growing western region of the country.

Terry McNeill has joined National Envelope as Vice President Sales – West. Terry brings over 34 years of envelope industry experience working in sales, sales management, marketing, operational, human resource and general management. Terry will be based in Denver Colorado.

Brian Archer has been promoted to Senior Vice President Operations – West. Archer has been with the company over 22 years during which he has been involved with all aspects of operations and customer service management. He will continue to be based in City of Industry, California.

National Envelope and Atlantic Envelope to be Consolidated

Uniondale, NY 7-17-06

National Envelope Corporation has announced that National Envelope and Atlantic Envelope will be combined into one company operating as National Envelope. Charged with implementing the new strategy after completing an extensive study to identify the best business model to service its customers and remain a long-term viable supplier to them, is National Envelope Corporation COO John J. Grymes who states, “The goal of the bringing these two successful companies together is to provide our customers with an improved and unified platform of unparalleled products, services, and distribution. Through enhanced logistics, tremendous manufacturing capabilities will become available to our customers and place the finest state-of-the-art printing technologies at their disposal. National Envelope remains committed to setting the standard for the industry, and it is only by aggressively managing our business that we will remain at the forefront of the envelope converting business.”

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National Envelope Receives Sustainable Forestry Initiative Certification

Uniondale, NY 7-06-06

National Envelope is the first and only envelope converter in the United States to be certified to produce envelopes, announcements, and greeting cards which are accepted as meeting the standards of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative. The SFI mandates for certification required National Envelope to meet rigorous chain-of-custody standards which are then verified through audit on an annual basis. The addition of SFI certification to the company’s growing sustainability platform which includes Forest Stewardship Council certification reinforces the company’s commitment to the environment, environmentally-sound products and eco-friendly business practices. National Envelope’s SFI certification number is SGS-NCS-SFICoC-007.

National Envelope Acquires Atlantic Envelope Company

Uniondale , NY April 4, 2006

National Envelope Corporation is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of the Atlantic Envelope Company, a subsidiary of National Service Industries, Inc. Atlantic Envelope is a leading full-service envelope converter with six state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and 900 employees located strategically throughout the United States. The acquisition of Atlantic Envelope enhances National Envelope’s position as the largest privately held envelope manufacturer in the world and establishes it as one of the top specialty envelope companies in the United States.

Commenting on the acquisition, William Ungar, Founder and Chairman of National Envelope stated, “With the purchase of Atlantic Envelope, National Envelope gains some of the finest of facilities and equipment in the industry, as well as Atlantic’s dedicated and talented employees. This acquisition enables National Envelope to continue to evolve and service the ever-changing needs of our customers nationwide. Atlantic Envelope’s history of excellence in manufacturing, printing, and customer service for over 100 years will complement those same guiding principles so valued at National Envelope.” Nathan Moser, CEO of National Envelope added “It is our intention to fully integrate Atlantic Envelope into the coast-to-coast footprint of National Envelope, represented by our 16 existing facilities and 3600 employees, which will strengthen our capabilities of providing the finest products and the greatest customer service to the marketplace. We are all excited about the opportunities this acquisition brings to both companies and warmly welcome Atlantic Envelope’s customers and employees into the National Envelope family.”

National Envelope Announces Forest Stewardship Council Certification

Dallas, TX 12-16-05

National Envelope has announced that it is the first and only envelope converter in the United States to be certified by SmartWood to produce envelopes which are accepted as meeting the standards of the Forest Stewardship Council. The FSC mandates for certification require National Envelope to meet rigorous chain-of-custody standards. FSC certification reinforces the company’s commitment to the environment, environmentally-sound products and eco-friendly business practices. National Envelope’s FSC certification number is SW-COC-1706.

National Envelope Founder & Chairman Authors Second Volume of His Autobiography

New York City, NY 10-17-05

National Envelope has announced that William Ungar, Founder and Chairman of the company, has published the second volume of his autobiography titled Only in America. The new book which takes up from where his first book Destined to Live ends, traces Ungar’s history from the moment he arrived in New York with the first group of Holocaust survivors to be granted refuge in the United States. It recounts the spiritual odyssey of a man who went through hell but survived and ultimately became a captain of industry, thanks in large part to his confident view of life, his personal faith, and his principled and selfless code of business ethics. The book is available through KTAV Publishing House, Inc. 930 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306.

National Envelope Founder Receives EMA Monument Award

New York City, NY 10-8-05

National Envelope has announced that William Ungar, Founder and Chairman of the company, has been awarded the Envelope Manufacturers Association Monument Award for distinguished public service, and for his many contributions to the envelope manufacturing industry. Presented at a special dinner in New York City in his honor on October 11, Mr. Ungar is the 20th recipient of this prestigious award reserved by the organization for statesmen, political leaders, and industry leaders. The EMA honored Mr. Ungar specifically for his many innovations and accomplishments which have benefited and improved the envelope industry, for his efforts to remember the victims of the holocaust through his support of religious and cultural tolerance, and for the accomplishments of his life which demonstrate the greatness of this country and the opportunities which America has for all.

National Envelope Founder Receives Honorary Degree

Long Island City NY 6-28-05

Mr. William Ungar Founder and Chairman of National Envelope has been awarded the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa by Queens College of New York. Presented during their June 2005 commencement exercises, the citation read, “In recognition of your remarkable achievements in business and philanthropy, and your wholehearted commitment to Holocaust memory, higher education, and the fostering of tolerance and understanding among people of all backgrounds, Queens College of the City of New York is proud to confer upon you, William Ungar, the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa.”

National Envelope Opens New Adjuster Training Facility

Austelle, GA 5-23-05

National Envelope has announced the opening of “National Envelope University” in Austell, Georgia. The new training facility is designed to be the preeminent in-house educational venue in the industry. It will cater to both novice and experienced envelope adjusters within the National Envelope family. Utilizing the most current equipment available, National Envelope University attendees will be taught the most up-to-date folding machine and printing technologies through a series of hands-on, and classroom sessions tailored to their individual learning requirements. John Grymes, COO of National Envelope in commenting of the new venture stated, “This new facility demonstrates National Envelope’s continued dedication to excellence and the future of our company. Through high-level training of existing employees, and the rigorous development of new talent, National Envelope will be positioned to continue its mission of providing exceptional products and service to its customers.” The formal dedication and grand opening of NEU will occur on June 6, 2005.

National Envelope Announces Consolidation

Long Island City, NY 4-7-05

Nathan Moser, CEO and President of National Envelope Corporation announced that National Envelope and Williamhouse will be combined into one company operating as National Envelope. Charged with implementing the new strategy is National Envelope Corporation COO John J. Grymes. The goal of the consolidation is to provide customers with a single comprehensive source for all their stock and custom envelope requirements and to eliminate any redundancies and added costs stemming from dealing with two companies. A new senior management team has been formed as a result of this action. Key personnel include Robert J. Muma , Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Gregory Maio, Vice President of Sales - East, John Dicken, Vice President of Sales - West, Timothy Chipman, Senior Vice President of Operations - East, and Thomas Cristelli, Senior Vice President of Operations - West. The ongoing project is expected to be fully completed by year end.

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