KIRKLAND, Wash., Nov. 15 - ImageX, Inc., the leading e-print service provider for online management and procurement of branded communications materials, today announced Deloitte & Touche has named it the 9th fastest-growing technology company in North America as part of its 2001 Technology Fast 500. Rankings are based on five-year percentage revenue growth from 1996-2000. ImageX has grown more than 64,000% in the past five years. In addition to ranking 9th on the Deloitte & Touche Technology Fast 500, ImageX ranked 2nd in the Washington State Technology Fast 50, which is a ranking of the 50 fastest-growing technology firms in Washington. "Making The Deloitte & Touche Technology Fast 500 is a testament to a company's leadership, commitment to technology, and ability to deliver the right solution at the right time,'' said Mark A. Evans, managing director, Deloitte & Touche Technology and Communications Group. "With its 64,116% five-year growth rate, ImageX has proven that its leadership has the vision and determination to succeed, and we at Deloitte & Touche salute their accomplishments.'' "ImageX is committed to improving the commercial printing process by leveraging our technological innovations,'' said Rich Begert, president and CEO, ImageX. "From inception, the company has dedicated itself to providing greatest value to our customers by streamlining the print ordering and production process, and with 86 U.S. patents-pending, we are setting the standard for the printing industry. We are honored to be a part of this impressive group of companies.'' Overall, companies that ranked on the 2001 Technology Fast 500 recognized five-year growth rates ranging from 824 to 115,874 percent, with an average growth rate of 6,184 percent.