AlphaGraphics Announces Opening of Its First Printshops in Poland and Pakistan; Bringing Its International Presence to 86 Shops In 25 Countries.TUCSON, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 23, 1998--AlphaGraphics Inc., the international franchisor of AlphaGraphics Printshops Of The Future printing stores, opened their first franchised locations in Warsaw, Poland and in Karachi, Pakistan. This brings AlphaGraphics international presence to 86 shops in 25 countries, giving the company the broadest geographic reach in the entire printing industry. AlphaGraphics recently opened stores in Guatemala City Guatemala City City (pop., 1994: city, 823,301; 1999 est.: metro area, 3,119,000), capital of Guatemala. The largest city in Central America, it lies in the central highlands at an elevation of about 4,900 ft (1,490 m). , Guatemala; Nicosia, Cyprus; Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur (kwä`lə l  m`pr), city (1990 est. pop. , Malaysia; St. Petersburg, Russia;
Johannesburg, South Africa South Africa, Afrikaans Suid-Afrika, officially Republic of South Africa, republic (2005 est. pop. 44,344,000), 471,442 sq mi (1,221,037 sq km), S Africa. ; Sao Paulo, Brazil and Makati City The City of Makati, or simply Makati, is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the greater metropolitan area of the national capital of the Philippines. ,
Philippines and projects a total of more than 150 overseas locations by
the end of the decade."Opening stores throughout Central Europe Central Europe is the region lying between the variously and vaguely defined areas of Eastern and Western Europe. In addition, Northern, Southern and Southeastern Europe may variously delimit or overlap into Central Europe. , Eastern Europe Eastern Europe The countries of eastern Europe, especially those that were allied with the USSR in the Warsaw Pact, which was established in 1955 and dissolved in 1991. and in the Near East is part of an aggressive international expansion by AlphaGraphics to add key business cities to its global network in markets where AlphaGraphics digital data network will serve its multinational clients' document handling needs," said Bill Edwards, AlphaGraphics senior vice president of international. "Poland has a dynamic and vibrant economy which comprises one-half of the Central European region. AlphaGraphics will set a new standard for the industry in Poland, not only in the technology it brings to the country, but in the consistent quality, convenience and high level of customer service for all types of businesses," stated Edward Assarabowski, managing director of AG Polska S.A. "AlphaGraphics will be a major resource for the business community by offering a full range of products and global network services," said Assarabowski. Cupola cupola /cu·po·la/ (koo´pah-lah) cupula. cu·po·la n. A cup-shaped or domelike structure. cupola cupula. Investment Limited, based in Karachi, Pakistan and Dubai, U.A.E., acquired the exclusive rights to develop the AlphaGraphics business network in Pakistan. Kokab Mirza, president and chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. of the Cupola Group believes that "there is a lack of services in the corporate sector of Pakistan for integrated design, technology and print solutions. AlphaGraphics provides a unique technology-based solution for Pakistan businesses. The promise of quality, service and customer satisfaction adds a whole new dimension to the concept of business communications in Pakistan Mobile Telecommunications Telecom sector is seeing exorbitant growth in Pakistan. The sector is said to be growing at a pace of 170 per cent yearly. Mobile subscribers are 68 million as of August 2007, according to Pakistan Telecommunications Authority(PTA), 2. , allowing local businesses the competitive edge they need in the global marketplace." The AlphaGraphics stores in Poland and Pakistan offer a full range of print-related and digital publishing services including graphic design, single and multicolor printing, custom presentation materials, Web site design and maintenance services and have the ability to electronically transmit customer files to any AlphaGraphics location for local output and delivery. AlphaGraphics Printshops Of The Future stores are the leading providers of print-related and digital publishing services for businesses worldwide. Headquartered in Tucson since 1970, AlphaGraphics forecasts worldwide sales of more than $309 million in the coming year. For more information, visit AlphaGraphics World Wide Web site at www.alphagraphics.com.
CONTACT: AlphaGraphics Inc., Tucson
Debbie Mileti, 520/293-9200, x-3008
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