FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Fujifilm Sericol USA Inc. Introduces SeriBlade SB High Performance Squeegee Technology

Kansas City, Kansas – May 1, 2006 – Fujifilm Sericol U.S.A., Inc., a leading global manufacturer of screen, narrow web and digital inks, has introduced SeriBlade SB – a high performance squeegee that promises to significantly extend blade life, prevent dot gain, reduce scrap and generate savings on ink and other consumables.

SeriBlade SB is a technologically advanced polyurethane blade material that has shown exceptional resistance to chemicals and abrasion. SB blades are made of three to five layers which allow excellent stability and forgiveness all in one, giving the perfect balance of flexibility and rigidity required when producing high quality images at high speeds. SeriBlade products are particularly designed for printing four-color processes, transparent colors, windows, textures & other demanding industrial printing applications. All blades are individually checked to ensure unmatched quality and to provide the printer with the confidence to know that the squeegee will perform consistently every time.

There are three items currently available in the SeriBlade SB family of products:
SB-AVB/144 Anti-Vibration Blade, SB-HPS/144 High Performance Soft Blade, and
SB-HPM/144 High Performance Medium Blade all designed to meet the demanding needs of various inks and substrates.

Fujifilm Sericol USA Inc., headquartered in Kansas City, Kansas, is a leading global manufacturer of printing inks with more than 50 years of formulation experience. With operations in more than 15 countries, Fujifilm Sericol is a customer-focused company and a leader in the development of UV inks for the screenprinting, narrow web and large format digital printing industries. The company takes pride in its reputation for pioneering new products and technologies, and setting the industry standard for technical service and customer support.