American Packaging Corp. Named “Best of the Best” in Best Workplace in the Americas 2007 Competition

ROCHESTER, N.Y.—American Packaging Corporation has been awarded the “Best Workplace in the Americas designation, Best of the Best - 2007” by the Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF) for its exemplary human resources practices as being among the best in the US and Canada. The PIA/GATF originally created the Best Workplace award in 1999 to recognize printing and graphic arts companies for their overall positive work environment.

The program has expanded to include 1200 companies with more than 1 million employees, and the top designation of “Best of the Best” was created for those employers who have demonstrated a superior, long term commitment to the needs of its employees as well as the continual improvement of their business.A panel of highly respected business professionals reviewed the submissions. Winning companies were chosen for regularly demonstrating a commitment to their employees to create a high quality work environment, concern about personal and financial goals and balancing these with the needs of the business. Applicants were judged on eight criteria: Workplace Health and Safety; Management Practices; Work Environment; Training and Development Opportunities; Financial Security; Work-Life Balance; Recognition and Rewards; and Health and Wellness Programs.

“It is an honor to be recognized by the industry as a company that provides our employees with a great place to work,” said Peter B. Schottland, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We could not have accomplished this without the dedication, commitment and hard work of each and every APC employee as well as the support of their loved ones. My heart felt congratulations and thanks go out to our entire APC family!”

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 American Packaging.”