Harwood Heights, IL – December 5, 2005 – F.C.L. Graphics, a premier full-service printing company and one of the nation’s largest direct marketing printers, today announced the acquisition of certain assets of The Graphics Group, a regional sheetfed printer providing pre-press, print and inventory management services, for an undisclosed amount. With enhanced pre-press and print capabilities, and state-of-the art Internet-based print management systems, the combination of F.C.L. Graphics and The Graphics Group now provides customers with a single source for a wide variety of printing needs. Together, the two companies will offer solutions to a broader range of customer needs and have a significantly greater opportunity to grow into new markets. "F.C.L. Graphics' acquisition of The Graphics Group is a strategic decision that will enable us to offer our customers a comprehensive range of printing services at competitive prices,” said Ken Menconi, president of F.C.L. Graphics. “Our focus has always been on producing quality work quickly and efficiently for customers, and we look forward to offering a wider range of pre-press and print services to better serve clients nationwide."