Press

For Immediate Release
October 26, 2007

Contact: Dean Grantham
610-918-9820
directorsales@gwinc.com

MICHAEL J. LOOMIS NAMED EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

ST. LOUIS, MO – October 26, 2007 – Graphic World, Inc., a leading provider of integrated publishing solutions, announced that Michael J. Loomis has been named Executive Vice President, Operations.

“I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Loomis to this position,” said Kevin Arrow, President of Graphic World, Inc. “Mike has been instrumental in GW’s substantial growth in the publishing market.  I have confidence that Mike’s leadership, knowledge, and industry relationships will enhance our focus and growth.”

Mike holds an MBA from the University of Missouri, St. Louis. He joined Graphic World’s composition group in 1985, and was named Vice President of Publishing Services in 1993. Mike helped launch Graphic World’s production editing group, which has grown steadily since its inception and is recognized as one of the industry’s premier publishing services operations.

Loomis will direct the company’s four business units, Graphic World Composition, Graphic World Illustration Studio, Graphic World Publishing Services, and Graphic World Media Services. The company has production operations in St. Louis, Missouri, and Chandigarh, India, and offices in New York and Pennsylvania.

In addition, Andy Vosburgh, Executive Vice President of Technology and Customer Care, has been assigned to lead GW’s Research and Development Group, whose ongoing focus includes XML workflow development and enhancement. The R&D group is located in St. Louis and Chandigarh, India.

Kevin Arrow noted, “Although we are in the early phases of Graphic World’s long-term strategy, we will maintain our customer-focused, quality-driven culture while growing our global operations. I am encouraged that we have Mike and Andy to help lead us to a prosperous future.”

Founded in 1972, Graphic World is recognized as one of the strongest and most respected providers of integrated publishing solutions in North America. The services that Graphic World offers to publishers include project management, composition, art creation, imaging services, and media development.

Graphic World Inc., is a privately held company with headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Graphic World operates production groups in St. Louis and New York City, with sales offices in Chicago and Philadelphia. For more information about the services that Graphic World provides to publishers, visit http://www.gwinc.com.