Minneapolis, MN - June 11, 2002 - American Spirit Graphics, a major supplier of print and mailing services to direct marketers on a nationwide basis, has announced that they have acquired Gage Lettershop Services of Howard Lake, MN. Gage Lettershop Services, established in 1969, will now operate as American Spirit Mailing. This mailing facility will offer over 50 multi-station inserters, personalization, poly, and assorted specialty mailing formats. With 100,000 square feet of production space and 24-hour-a-day operations, this facility will be ideally situated to serve a larger segment of the direct Marketing Industry. Operations will be seamlessly integrated within American Spirit Graphics’ 4-facility, multi-state organization. The significant, rapid expansion of operations in Howard Lake will require the hiring of many permanent full-time and part-time employees. American Spirit Graphics was established in 1985. It is recognized as a leading national provider of printing and mailing services. It serves clients nationally from facilities in Minneapolis, MN, Bloomington, MN, Howard Lake, MN and Des Moines, IA.