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Commercial Press Receives Certificate of Merit in Worldwide Print Competition

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San Diego, CA – August 17, 2005 - Commercial Press, An RR Donnelley Company of San Diego, CA has been honored with a 2005 Premier Print Award, for outstanding achievement in the production of Programs. The graphic arts industry’s largest and most prestigious worldwide printing competition, hosted by PIA/GATF, the Premier Print Awards recognizes those responsible for the creation and production of outstanding print communications. Commercial Press won a Certificate of Merit for their entry World Wrestling Entertainment Program. Competing against more than 5,200 entries from printing and graphic arts firms around the world, the judges bestowed on Commercial Press the award which honors technical excellence in each category of the competition. Fewer than one in four entries received any award in this year’s competition. “It’s an honor to be recognized by the industry as a company that produces top quality, award winning materials.” said Boyd Richardson, President, Commercial Press. Michael Makin, president and CEO of PIA/GATF, notes, “Each year, the field of entries brings impressive work from some of the best printers in the world. Only a small number of companies receive any award. The craftsmanship and hard work of Commercial Press enabled them to produce an award winning piece in the face of some very stiff competition.” The Premier Print Awards is the printing industry’s oldest and largest worldwide graphic arts competition. In its 56thyear, the competition recognizes those responsible for the creation and production of print communications. The event promotes excellence in print and rewards companies and individuals who produce the best in print media.