CARROLLTON, GA  (August 07, 2008) Printed Specialties, Inc., a premier folding carton printer, announced today that it has been awarded both the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) certifications.

"These certifications are an important addition to our commitment to the environment," said Gregory Smith, President of Printed Specialties, Inc. "They allow us to offer our customers environmentally responsible substrates that have come from certified forests. This in turn, allows our customers to make their commitment to the environment clear in their retail packaging."

FSC and SFI are the world's leading non-profit organizations dedicated to responsible forest management. To gain certification from these organizations, companies must submit to an extensive third-party audit on purchasing practices and control systems.

"Overall demand for substrates from well-managed forests is increasing and with these certifications Printed Specialties joins a growing community of companies committed to improving forest practices around the world," said Smith.