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August 29, 2006

Midwest Mailing & Shipping Systems Named An Elite Dealer by OfficeDEALER Magazine

Bloomington, IL, August 29, 2006 -- Midwest Mailing & Shipping Systems Inc. of Bloomington, Illinois, has been named one of the country’s Elite Dealers by OfficeDEALER magazine. The award is presented annually by the magazine to the top office equipment, office products, and office furniture dealers in the U.S. According to publisher Rich Kunkel, the 120 dealers presented with the prestigious 2006 Elite Dealer awards were selected from a record number of entries. “It takes something special to stand out as an Elite independent dealer in 2006,” Kunkel said. “Among Elite Dealers, success is not about surviving; it’s about thriving – even in tough economic times.” A profile of Midwest Mailing & Shipping Systems is included in the July/August 2006 issue of OfficeDEALER magazine.

Midwest Mailing & Shipping Systems was founded in 1989 by Colleen and Dave Rappa. This is their second Elite Dealer Award, the first one coming in 1999. As the area’s leading provider of state-of-the-art mailing and document handling equipment, the company has enjoyed tremendous growth in the central Illinois area. Midwest Mailing & Shipping Systems is a unique vendor in the market place because their only business is mailing, shipping and paper handling products. They provide a wide range of equipment and related service and supplies. In today's world of impersonalized customer support, Midwest Mailing & Shipping Systems strives to be out of the ordinary. It is an organization that was founded and built on exceptional customer service. When contacting them by phone, you are greeted by a live customer service associate, not the challenge of navigating an automated phone system in search of the right person to assist you. And their solutions are backed by a total satisfaction guarantee.

Colleen Rappa, president of Midwest Mailing & Shipping Systems, Inc., stated, “This prestigious award from the industry’s leading publication underlines the importance that we place on serving our customers and being an important part of the community. This recognition is a real honor and tribute to the dedicated employees of Midwest Mailing & Shipping Systems, and we’re proud to be a part of this elite group of dealers.”

OfficeDEALER magazine is a national publication that serves more than 15,000 subscribers involved in the reselling of office supplies, office furniture and office equipment. The Elite Dealer award is based on a company’s superior sales and marketing, dedication to customer service, community involvement and the ability to provide customers with unique and innovative solutions. For additional information about the magazine, visit their Website at www.os-od.com.

For additional information about Midwest Mailing & Shipping Systems, call Colleen or Dave Rappa at 800/249-9945 or visit the Website at www.midwestmailing.com.

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