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International Graphics, Inc., Parent of R Tape and Custom Extrusion Technologies, Names Bud Philbrook as New CEO

Monday 06. July 2009 - Veteran Specialty Films and Packaging Executive Brings More than 30 Years of Experience

International Graphics, Inc., a leading provider of tapes and films for the sign, screen and digital printing industries, today announced that Bud Philbrook, a highly accomplished executive with deep experience in the specialty films and packaging sectors, has been appointed the Company’s new President and CEO. He was most recently President and CEO of Atlantis Plastics, Inc. after serving as President, Films Business; President of Operations; and President and Chief Operating Officer of the company.

“IGI, the parent of R Tape and Custom Extrusion Technologies, is an outstanding company and a market leader in the specialty tapes and films world. I am excited and honored to join the organization,” said Philbrook. “I look forward to working closely with our employees and supplier partners to deliver the highest quality and value to our customers and take our company to the next level.”

Philbrook, 55, comes to IGI with over 30 years of industrial experience that includes several senior leadership positions with domestic and international, public and privately-held companies. They include Plassein International Corp., where he was President, CEO and Director; Huhtamaki Packaging Worldwide, where he was Group VP, Consumer Packaging, Americas; and Van Leer Flexibles, where he served as President. He has a solid track record of growing value added product lines, and an extensive background in the application of statistical methods and lean manufacturing principles.

“We are very pleased to welcome Bud Philbrook to IGI,” said John Pouschine, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Pouschine Cook Capital Management and Chairman of the Board of Directors at International Graphics, Inc. “Bud is a world-class executive who has been instrumental in driving significant growth and operational efficiencies in the businesses for which he has been responsible. He is a hands-on leader with a proven track record of team building and managing senior customer relationships. We are grateful to Mike Roughton for his significant contributions to IGI during his tenure, including growing the business to record levels and implementing continuous improvement techniques that have been instrumental in the Company’s performance.”

Pouschine Cook Capital Management is a private equity firm that is majority owner of IGI.