American Speedy Printing Centers to Market Vallon's Net Propulsion Web Sites.

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 5, 1998--Vallon, Inc. announced today that Michigan-based American Speedy(TM) Printing Centers, Inc., one of the world's largest printing franchises, has selected Vallon's Net Propulsion(TM) service to provide production for Web sites sold through American Speedy's network of printing franchises world wide.

Net Propulsion is a complete outsource solution for marketing and Web site production allowing distributors to sell low-cost, high quality Internet Web sites to their customers. Currently American Speedy is in the process of rolling out the program to 160 centers.

According to Jerry Bergler, executive vice president of American Speedy, "Being able to deliver quality, affordable Web sites to our customers is simply part of our role in the customer's mind as their full service provider of printing and visual communications services. With Net Propulsion, we can provide consistent Web service quality and delivery across our entire franchise network. We chose Net Propulsion because Vallon knows our business, they allow us to bring this service to market quickly and because they are pioneers in Web site development," said Bergler.

According to Alan Discount, Vallon chief executive officer, "Not long ago, if you ran a small business with local customers, marketing on the Internet was questionable. But as the PC becomes a home appliance for a majority of US households, every small business needs to have a Web presence. With Net Propulsion and a visit to the local American Speedy Printing Center, you can put a business onto the Web for as little as $150."

Vallon is an Internet business solutions company focused on helping clients market their products and services more effectively on the Internet. Vallon is the creator of Net Propulsion, an easy-to-use marketing program for third parties to sell complete personalized Internet solutions to their customers starting at $150. Vallon's custom services include strategic consulting, Web site development and database integration. For more information visit the Net Propulsion Web site at www.netpropulsion.com.

Based in Troy, Michigan, American Speedy Printing Centers, Inc., is an international printing franchise linking 425 locations in the U.S., Canada and the Far East, including Japan. The company recently introduced its new Allegra Print and Imaging centers featuring expanded printing technology, visual communication services and advanced customer support. American Speedy Online is at www.americanspeedy.com.

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