Bright Path Solutions and GRAFIX Training Acquire Assets of Caxton, Will Offer Clients Technical Publishing Services.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SAN DIEGO & RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 2003

GRAFIX Training Inc. and Bright Path Solutions have acquired the client assets of a former competitor, Caxton Inc., and will be offering Caxton's former clients computer training, support and other services.

Caxton ceased operations more than a year ago, and approached GRAFIX Training of San Diego, CA, and Bright Path Solutions, based in Research Triangle Park, NC, to continue supporting its clients.

"We felt these two companies, as partners, could offer a strong system of support to our clients, along with outstanding customer service from coast to coast," Doug Yagaloff, former owner of Caxton, said. "Both companies have demonstrated expertise in their fields, and we are optimistic that they will pick up where we left off with our clients."

Matt Sullivan, owner of GRAFIX Training, said while he was saddened to see Caxton close its doors due to the downturn in the economy, he is happy to carry on the company's "great reputation for training, support and consulting."

"Doug was very attentive to his clients, and clearly wants us to keep them well supported. He and I worked closely together, so GRAFIX has a lot of experience with Caxton's client base," Sullivan said. "One of our strengths is electronic document delivery from SGML to XML to HTML, on through to PDF and print publishing, so we offer training in a number of different formats to help our clients squeeze more results out of what they pay for. We will deliver the service that Caxton's clients have become accustomed to."

Kay Ethier, founder of Bright Path Solutions, a company that offers paper and electronic publishing solutions, said she was proud that Yagaloff chose her as a partner in the new venture, given his company's tradition of excellence.

"Caxton was a pacesetter in this business, and I am happy that Doug is passing the baton to us to carry out its mission," Ethier said. "We look forward to working with Caxton's clients and continuing to meet their expectations for high levels of knowledge, service and technical expertise."

Because Bright Path Solutions is focused on XML and FrameMaker(R) publishing solutions, as Caxton was, Ethier noted that "we feel we bring to the table the skill sets that their clients need and had from Doug's team at Caxton."

GRAFIX Training and Consulting provides a fully integrated learning solution to its clients through instructor-led training and consulting services. As Southern California's Adobe Software training specialists, GRAFIX can customize learning solutions to meet specific client needs, making them more productive in the workplace. By developing a thorough knowledge of client's needs, GRAFIX can develop and customize any training program.

Bright Path Solutions offers solutions for publishing, focusing on paper and electronic publishing. The company began in 1996 as a part of Mallett Technology, Inc. (MTI), with additional training offices in Pittsburgh, Pa., the Philadelphia area, and Washington, D.C. Services are also provided at client sites and in rented facilities throughout the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.

Both companies also are affiliated with Adobe. GRAFIX Training and Consulting is an Adobe Authorized Reseller, whose products enable customers to create, manage, and deliver visually rich, compelling, and reliable content available to anyone, anywhere, on any device. Bright Path Solutions is part of the Adobe Solutions Network and is an Adobe-Certified Training Provider. The company also is a WebWorks University.

Caxton was a San Francisco-based training and consulting company, which focused on technical documentation in the aviation and manufacturing fields, serving clients in the United States, Canada, Europe and Japan. Some major clients included the Boeing Co., Xerox Corp. and Hewlett-Packard.

The three companies were founding members of an Alliance of Certified Trainers who collaborate to provide complete solutions in an ethical fashion to clients. Although Caxton is no longer a member, the Alliance's web site can be found at www.certifiedalliance.com.

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