Document Security Systems, Inc. and Boise White Paper L.L.C
Announce Co-Branding Alliance to Launch a New Line of Security Papers
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Document Security Systems,
Inc. (AMEX:DMC) and Boise White Paper L.L.C., a subsidiary of Boise Cascade
L.L.C., have agreed in principle to join forces to launch a new line of
high-quality security papers for general office use. Document Security
Systems' President and CEO Patrick White said that an initial order under this
agreement has been received and the product has been shipped. "This is a
milestone in the history of Document Security Systems," said Mr. White. "We are
confident that the combination of our state-of-the-art security technologies
and Boise's distribution and marketing capabilities will now demonstrate to
end-users the wide-ranging applications of our security papers." The new security papers, called Boise BEWARE(TM) Security Papers, are organized
into various end-use categories, including Legal, Health Care, and Business.
The papers allow individuals to print original documents with the confidence
that unauthorized copies cannot be made. Documents printed on Boise BEWARE(TM)
Security Papers will reveal a hidden word when scanned, copied or faxed.
"This technology is superior to other products on the market that have not kept
pace with the evolution of office equipment, rendering their products
substantially less effective on copiers and totally ineffective on most
scanners or fax machines," said Patrick White. According to Rob Sommer,
Vice-President of Office Papers for Boise, "The agreement between these two
companies combines cutting-edge, patent-protected technology and strong sales,
marketing and distribution. Boise BEWARE(TM) is another example of how Boise
provides innovative solutions which help our customers face their everyday
challenges." Document Security Systems, Inc. brings to the alliance their patent-pending
AuthentiGuard(TM) 4000(R) technology that is effective on scanners, copiers and
fax machines in the marketplace. "The alliance between Document Security
Systems and Boise will allow us to provide affordable document security to
individuals, businesses and government entities, including homeland security
agencies, that never had access to such state-of-the-art technology before,"
said Patrick White. "Our technology is the most effective security paper
solution available, and Boise's strong brand, their industry-leading product
line, and end-customer knowledge add enormous credibility to the technologies
we have worked to develop." "An important element of the alliance between our two companies is our
commitment to have Boise BEWARE(TM) Security Papers keep pace as technology
evolves," Rob Sommer said. "Competing products have not changed in years. Not
only is the technology in Boise BEWARE(TM) Security Papers superior today, it
will keep pace as scanners and copiers improve and change in the future." "By joining forces with Document Security Systems," said Boise's Rob Sommer,
"Boise is taking another step toward our vision of being the preferred office
paper provider to our customers." About Document Security Systems, Inc.
Document Security Systems, Inc. (AMEX:DMC) is one of the world leaders in
optical anti-scanning, anti-counterfeiting technologies for homeland security,
governments, law enforcement agencies, security printers, brand packaging, and
businesses concerned with enhancing security and reducing identity theft. The
company develops, licenses and sells anti-counterfeiting technologies and
related products such as its new AuthentiGuard(TM) "safety paper" which
protects original documents from copying or duplication. Document Security
also offers its verification technology to authenticate originals from
forgeries. The Company has exclusive and complete ownership of 20 technologies
for which patent applications have been made in the United States and 133 other
countries through the Patent Cooperation Treaty. The various anti-scanning
technologies can be utilized on currency, vital records, brand packaging,
labels, tickets, ID Cards, passports and gift certificates to name just a few
of the possible applications. Document Security System's anti-counterfeiting
solutions stand out as a result of the Company's industry leading technology
and unique understanding of customer needs. The company's product suite
includes AuthentiGuard(TM) Block-Out(R), AuthentiGuard(TM) Pantograph 4000(R),
AuthentiGuard(TM) ObscuraScan(R), AuthentiGuard(TM) Prism(R), AuthentiGuard(TM)
Survivor 21(R), and AuthentiGuard(TM) Laser Morie(R).
About Boise White Paper, LLC Boise White Paper, L.L.C. is a subsidiary of Boise Cascade, L.L.C. which is
headquartered in Boise, ID. Boise provides solutions to help customers work
more efficiently, build more effectively, and create new ways to meet business
challenges. Boise owns or controls more than 2 million acres of timberland,
primarily in the United States, to support manufacturing operations.
Safe Harbor Statement This release contains forward-looking statements regarding expectations for
future financial performance, which involve uncertainty and risk. It is
possible the Company's future financial performance may differ from
expectations due to a variety of factors including, but not limited to, changes
in economic and business conditions in the world, increased competitive
activity, achieving sales levels to fulfill revenue expectations, consolidation
among its competitors and customers, technology advancements, unexpected costs
and charges, adequate funding for plans, changes in interest and foreign
exchange rates, regulatory and other approvals and failure to implement all
plans, for whatever reason. It is not possible to foresee or identify all such
factors. Any forward-looking statements in this report are based on current
conditions; expected future developments and other factors it believes are
appropriate in the circumstances. Prospective investors are cautioned that such
statements are not a guarantee of future performance and actual results or
developments may differ materially from those projected. The Company makes no
commitment to update any forward-looking statement included herein, or disclose
any facts, events or circumstances that may affect the accuracy of any
forward-looking statement. Document Security Systems, Inc. is a publicly
traded company, whose stock trades on the American Stock Exchange under the
symbol DMC. The parties are negotiating the terms of a definitive agreement
which will govern the terms of the relationship. The terms currently being
discussed, include, among other things, provisions to grant Boise with an
exclusive arrangement to use the AuthentiGuard(TM) technology in the marketing
and distribution of blank safety paper in North America. There can be no
assurance that the definitive agreement will be consummated, or that the terms
and conditions will not be different than as currently being discussed.
Contact: Contact: Cherrie Mahon
Company: Document Security Systems, Inc. Title: Shareholder Relations
Voice: 877-276-0293
Fax: 585-325-2977
Email: Websites: http://www.documentsecurity.com/
http://www.safetypaper.com/
http://www.legalstore.com/
http://www.patrickprinting.com/ Contact: Contact: Christy Zukowski
Company: Boise Paper Solutions
Voice: 630-227-3450
Email: Or:
Media Contact: Nicole Miller
Company: Bader Rutter & Associates
Voice: 262-784-7200
DATASOURCE: Document Security Systems, Inc.
CONTACT: Shareholder Relations - Cherrie Mahon of Document Security Systems, Inc., +1-877-276-0293, or fax, +1-585-325-2977, ; or Christy Zukowski of Boise Paper Solutions, +1-630-227-3450, ; or Media - Nicole Miller of Bader Rutter & Associates, +1-262-784-7200, for Document Security Systems, Inc.
Web site: http://www.documentsecurity.com/ http://www.safetypaper.com/ http://www.legalstore.com/ http://www.patrickprinting.com/
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