Mastermind Co. Ltd. Announces the Appointment of Gradco Technology Limited as Worldwide Exclusive Distributor of Its Mammoth ``Thick Media'' Wide Format Printer.

Business Editors and High-Tech Writers

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 30, 2001

Mastermind Co. Ltd., manufacturer of the highly innovative Mammoth multi-substrate inkjet printer, today announced that it has selected Gradco Technology Limited as its exclusive worldwide distribution partner.

Its affiliate, Gradco (USA) Inc. will market the product in both North and South American markets.

The Mammoth printer is the first "Wide Format" printer in this market segment to offer the ability to print on a wide variety of substrates up to 3.1 inches thick, such as wood furniture, decorative ceramic tile, architectural aluminum clad plastic, commercial graphic art foam board and many other applications.

It is also capable of printing on corrugated surfaces such as plastic awning covers and other uneven, textured or irregular surfaces like wire screen mesh.

The unit is a micro piezo six color inkjet system also capable of performing the more traditional rolled paper and transparency printing jobs, and offers up to 1440 x 720 resolution for indoor/outdoor advertising, commercial graphic arts, industrial tradeshow exhibits, home fashion decorating, museum canvas artwork and custom apparel applications.

"We are especially pleased to form this distribution alliance because of Gradco's history of success in the paper handling and printing industry and its extensive experience in the import, export and distribution businesses," said Chizuo Ozawa, president of Mastermind.

Other contact points for the Mammoth Printer can be made as follows:

In the Orient:

Gradco Technology Limited
12-15, 2-chome                 Tel: [phone]
Shibuya, Shibuya-ku            Fax: [phone]
Tokyo 150 Japan                E-mail: [e-mail]

In Europe:

Gradco Technology Limited      Tel: [phone]
Boulevard De La Cense 1        Fax: [phone]
B-1410 Waterloo Belgium        E-mail: [e-mail]

Dealer and distributor inquiries welcomed.