MILWAUKEE (November 29, 2006) – Visual Systems, Inc. (VSI) of Milwaukee, WI has been awarded the Best Workplace in the Americas designation, Best of the Best 2006, for their exemplary human resources practices. Begun to specifically honor printing companies that provide a superior work environment, this year marks the sixth year of the Best Workplace in the Americas program. This also marks the sixth year that VSI has been recognized as a Best Workplace and the company’s second designation in those six years as Best of the Best. A panel of highly respected HR professionals with decades of experience in the graphic arts industry reviewed the submissions. All of the winning companies actively show their employees that they care about their work environment, their personal goals and ambitions, as well as the needs of the company. Applicants were judged on eight criteria: Management Practices; Work Environment; Training and Development Opportunities; Financial Security; Workplace Health and Safety; Work-Life Balance; Recognition and Rewards; and Health and Wellness Programs. “It is an honor to be recognized by the industry for the efforts and ideas our associates bring to their jobs every day and for the support from management that makes VSI an enjoyable and fulfilling place to work,” commented VSI Human Resources Manager Michelle Roloff. “We strive to make VSI an employer of choice with our continuous learning environment, team atmosphere and commitment to having fun.” Michael Makin, president and CEO of PIA/GATF, agrees. “Best of the Best winners routinely exhibit the highest commitment to success in many ways, but particularly through their employees. Congratulations to Visual Systems.” PIA/GATF owns the Best Workplace in the Americas Awards. Headquartered in Sewickley, PA, PIA/GATF is the world’s largest graphic arts grade association representing an industry with more than 1 million employees. It serves the interests of more than 12,000 member companies. PIA/GATF, along with its affiliates, delivers products and services that enhance the growth, efficiency and profitability of its members and the industry through advocacy, education, research and technical information. For more information about the Best Workplace in the Americas Awards, contact Jim Kyger at (202) 730-7968. For more information about Visual Systems, Inc. visit our websites at www.visualsystemsinc.com and www.baseoneprinting.com, or call us at (414) 464-8333.