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American Reprographics Company Acquires New Jersey-Based Hudson Blueprint Company

Tuesday 22. July 2008 - Assumes Leadership Position in New Jersey With $9 Million Market Leader

American Reprographics Company (NYSE: ARP), the nation’s leading provider of reprographics services and technology, today announced the acquisition of the assets of Hudson Blueprint Company, the largest provider of reproduction, document management and related services in New Jersey. The acquisition creates a strong presence in the northern part of the state, supports the dynamic metropolitan markets south of New York City, and bolsters ARC’s existing presence in the southern part of New Jersey near Philadelphia, and in Atlantic City.
A full-service reprographics company operating from two locations in Irvington and Newark, Hudson serves general contractors, architectural and engineering firms, manufacturers, as well as marketing and advertising firms. The company also provides on-site reprographic equipment and services at their customers’ sites, and has been a strong proponent of PlanWell technology since becoming a founding member of the PEiR Group, an ARC-sponsored trade organization for independent reprographers, in 2003. Year-end revenues in 2007 for Hudson were approximately $9 million. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Mike Bartow, President of Hudson Reprographics, said, “Joining ARC allows us to take the next step in the digital age. We had already adopted much of the technology developed by ARC, so the fit is quite natural. The officers and employees of the company look forward to a rewarding relationship and an enhanced position in the New Jersey marketplace thanks to our new relationship with American Reprographics Company.”

“We’ve known and admired Mike Bartow and his team at Hudson for many years,” said K. “Suri” Suriyakumar, President and CEO of American Reprographics Company. “They’ve always been industry thought-leaders and have contributed to the success of their industry peers for a long time. I’m looking forward to bringing their excitement and passion for the business into ARC, and solidifying the market in and around New York City.”