DAYTON, OHIO (15 September 2006) Day International, a global manufacturer and distributor of engineered consumable products used in offset, flexographic and digital printing, has announced plans to establish a new state-of-the-art technology, manufacturing and training center to support its Chemical Products Division serving the Americas. Over the next several months, the division will consolidate its current R&D and manufacturing operations and relocate them to the new facility in Batavia, Illinois. The consolidation will provide Varn customers enhanced innovation, responsiveness and efficiency. Jeff Pieper, Sr. Vice-President and General Manager of Day’s Chemical Products Division said, “Our new facility will provide a platform from which we can better support our customers; to help them to be more productive and profitable. It is a significant investment that underscores our commitment to create more customer value as customer needs evolve in a changing industry.” The new facility, identified as the Center for Technology and Operations Excellence is scheduled to be completed in early 2007. Day International is a global manufacturer and distributor of consumable pressroom products. The company operates production, sales and distribution centers in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Day’s other leading brands include dayGraphica printing blankets and sleeves, david M printing blankets, Rotec flexographic sleeves systems, IPT printing blankets, dayCorr die-cutting blankets and Day-Flo pre-inked rolls. To learn more about Day International, visit online at www.dayintl.com.