Data Documents acquires Cal Emblem Labels Inc.

OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 28, 1995--Data Documents Inc. today announced it has completed the acquisition of Cal Emblem Labels Inc. which has its headquarters in Fresno, Calif.

Data Documents had announced on July 18, 1995, that it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the label manufacturer. Cal Emblem Labels, with nearly $23 million in revenues for its fiscal year ended April 30, 1995, is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Data Documents Inc.

Cal Emblem Labels Inc. is a national provider of pressure sensitive labels. Their product line includes "prime" industrial and food labels, laser and continuous labels, thermal transfer labels and in-store publishing systems. Cal Emblem has three manufacturing plants and 15 sales offices. The company employs 135 people.

Regarding the acquisition, Walter J. Kearns, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Data Documents stated, "Cal Emblem Labels has an outstanding reputation for quality and service in the label industry. Their products and services complement our own, and with the increased capabilities the acquisition affords, Data Documents is positioned for continued growth in the rapidly growing pressure sensitive label market."

Data Documents Inc., with headquarters in Omaha, Neb., is a leading designer and provider of custom business forms, pressure sensitive label products and forms management systems that enable its customers to enhance productivity and reduce costs associated with managing information. In addition, the company supplies specialized direct mail products and services ("InteliMail") and sells other computer services and products, including laser printer supplies and software packages. The company has eight manufacturing plants and more than 60 sales offices in the United States.

CONTACT: Data Documents Inc., Omaha

Anita M. Meints, 402/339-0900