ELMSFORD, NY, July 31, 2001 – Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. today announced the official opening of its expanded facility in Hanover Park, Illinois, that serves as its new Midwest Region Office and Distribution Center as well as the national headquarters of its Graphic Systems Division. Located northwest of Chicago, the three-story, 320,000-square foot custom-built facility houses approximately 250 Fujifilm associates employed in serving the company’s Consumer Markets, Commercial Imaging, Graphic Systems, Document Products, Computer Products and Magnetic Markets Divisions’ customers. "This magnificent new facility is yet another indication of Fujifilm’s strong and continuing commitment to the American market," said Stanley E. Freimuth, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. "All of us at Fujifilm appreciate the continued support of our many U.S. customers, which has resulted in our considerable growth in the U.S. market and has made this new facility both possible and necessary." "This new, modern facility enables us to provide even better service to our valued customers across America," he continued. "We are also very happy to continue to be part of the greater Chicago community and look forward to a long and mutually beneficial association with the local residents and businesses." "This is the headquarters facility that we have dreamed about for many years," said Daniel C. Maffeo, Vice President and General Manager, Graphic Systems Division, Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. "As the national headquarters for the Graphic Systems Division, this new facility provides expanded office space and training and technical support areas as well as a state-of-the-art product demonstration area for customers and dealers across the United States." The address of the new Midwest Region Office and Distribution Center as well as the national headquarters of its Graphic Systems Division is: Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc., 850 Central Ave., Hanover Park, IL 60133. The telephone numbers are toll-free 1-800-877-0555 or 630-259-7200. The fax numbers are 630-259-7898 and 630-259-7881. About Fujifilm Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. is the U.S. marketing subsidiary of Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. of Tokyo (FUJIY), a leading global manufacturer of imaging and information products. Recognized for its technological innovation and high quality, Fujifilm offers a complete portfolio of imaging and information products, services and e-solutions to retailers, consumers, professionals and business customers.