Chanhassen, Minn. (March 26, 2001) - The Instant Web Companies, provider of integrated web printing, envelope conversion and mailing services for direct marketers, today announced it has formed a strategic alliance effective March 26, 2001, with Johnson/Anderson & Assoc., Inc., an envelope specialist. The alliance allows both companies to outsource from each other and combine their unique resources to provide better service for each company's customers. Through the terms of the alliance, Johnson/Anderson will also acquire Instant Web's jet envelope presses, and Instant Web will become a core supplier of envelope blanks to Johnson/Anderson. "This exciting alliance will provide seamless solutions for customers of both companies by taking advantage of Johnson/Anderson's jet envelope presses for small production runs and Instant Web‚s large production capabilities for bigger runs," said Jim Andersen, president and chief executive officer, Instant Web. Neil Johnson, president and CEO, Johnson/Anderson commented, "Our new relationship with Instant Web is built upon mutual support and a trusting partnership. We look forward to working with Instant Web now and in the future."