FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 6, 2006

A.R. Monteith Appoints Ernest Green as the Exclusive Canadian Distributor for their Avery ICS Warranted Ink System for the HP 5000 - 5500™ Printers

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Canada. ­ January 6, 2006 ­ Following the announcement that A.R. Monteith has become partners with Avery Dennison’s Graphics Division in the development of a warranted durable imaging solution for graphics produced on the HP 5000-5500 printers, A.R. Monteith is pleased to announce that they have signed an exclusive distribution agreement in Canada with Ernest Green and Son Ltd., a Mississauga, Canada based premier graphic printer and materials supplier.

With A.R. Monteith’s expertise in inks, Avery’s world class durability guarantee and Ernest Green’s customer interface, the first serious contender to HP’s dominance in the 5000-5500 ink market has finally arrived.

John Underwood, A.R. Monteith’s National Sales Manager commented. “We have been looking for a company that could deliver exceptional value to our customers in this field. We believe that Ernest Green & Son make an excellent partner in this challenging market place.” He continued; “We believe that customers should have a choice in the inks and materials that they use, and so far with the HP, none of our competitors have been able to provide quality, warranty and wide availability.”

Customers of Ernest Green, Avery Dennison and A.R. Monteith can be sure that their graphics, when manufactured and used within the guidelines of the written Avery ICS Performance Guarantee, will be warranted. Graphics manufactured using suitable Avery materials and A.R. Monteith HP ink will be warranted subject to the usual conditions. For a full description of the Avery Dennison Integrated Component System (ICS) Performance Guarantee and AR Monteith inks please view www.digital.averygraphics.com or www.armonteith.com.

Ernest Green’s National Business Manager WFI, Philip Hampson concluded. “This is a strong statement to the market ­ high quality products from companies serious about providing value and service to those who choose to move away from HP’s ink solution.Our relationship with A.R. Monteith and the distribution of their outstanding ink for the HP 5000-5500 is just the start. ”

If you would like to know more about A.R. Monteith’s or Ernest Green’s full range of products and services please view their website, call them or visit them at their manufacturing facilities in Mississauga.

Ernest Green & Son Ltd.
Contact: Philip Hampson, National Business Manager WFI
Tel: (905) 629-8999
Fax: (905) 629-3970
phampson@ernestgreen.com
2395 Skymark Avenue, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 4Y6
www.ernestgreen.com

A.R. Monteith Corporation
John Underwood, International Sales Manager
2615 Wharton Glen Ave.
Mississauga, Ontario L4X 2B1
Phone: 905-270-0311
Fax: 905-270-0160
E-Mail: nfritz-alt@armonteith.com
Website URL: www.armonteith.com