PARIS BUSINESS PRODUCTS CHECKS APPROVED FOR PADLOCK ICON

Burlington, NJ – May 1, 2006 – Paris Business Products has been authorized by the Check
Payments Systems Association (CPSA) to use the Enhanced Check Security Features Padlock
Icon.

The Enhanced Security Features Padlock Icon is a registered trademark of the non-profit CPSA. This small padlock symbol printed on the front and back of a check is intended to provide an indication to all parties accepting checks that additional security features have been incorporated in the design of the check, the production process, or the materials being used. These additional features add complexity to the check document and make the check harder to change or reproduce. The addition of these features gives those parties accepting checks the opportunity to verify the authenticity of the check document being presented.

For the first time ever, Paris will also include the Enhanced Security Features Padlock Icon as a special heat sensitive security feature on the front of select DocuGard™ checks available later this spring. Commenting on the addition of the Enhanced Security Features Padlock Icon, “Paris is proud that our security features are recognized as being among top standards and we are pleased to offer our customers a highly recognizable security symbol with the Enhanced Security Features Padlock Icon. With the addition of a heat sensitive ink icon, our customers can offer value and differentiate while helping deter fraud.”

Use of the Enhanced Check Security Features Padlock Icon is authorized and controlled by the Check Payment Systems Association. In order to use the icon, the Check Payment Systems Association requires designating the presence of a minimum of three (3) features that defend against both alteration and counterfeiting. Only overt security features that are visually detectable or are disclosed on the document itself can be counted toward fulfilling this requirement. In addition, the document must follow specific ANSI guidelines. Paris’ DocuGard checks exceed CPSA standards by featuring seven (7) overt security features and additional covert security features. Paris also expects to introduce new checks with additional security features later this spring.


An example of the Enhanced Check Security Features Padlock Icon ®

Contact:
Steve Rosenman
Paris Business Products, Inc.
800 Highland Drive
Westampton, NJ 08060
Phone: 609-387-7300
Fax: 609-239-8535
stever@pariscorp.com