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 Montreal,
October 1, 2007 – Transcontinental is proud to announce
that Transcontinental Direct in Pennsylvania, a leading direct
marketing service provider, has been recognized for its commitment
to the environment and management of its recycling program.
David Cutler Industries, a recycling specialist to the graphic
arts industry, presented its “Outstanding Recycling
Achievement Award” for the volume of paper recycled
last year by Transcontinental Direct’s Warminster and
Hamburg, Pennsylvania printing and direct mail operations.
“We’re honored to be recognized for our environmental
efforts by one of the leading recyclers in the United States,”
said Transcontinental Direct President, Rob Young. “We
are committed to doing our part to protect the environment
and we continue to evaluate our activities to identify opportunities
to reduce environmental impact.”
In presenting the award, David Cutler Industries noted that
Transcontinental Direct had recycled more than 11,000 tons
of paper in 2006, saving 193,000 trees, more than 4 million
gallons of oil, 34,000 cubic yards of landfill space, nearly
80,000 gallons of water and more than 45 million
kilowatts of energy.
Transcontinental has been recognized as a leader in environmental
protection, receiving various awards in recognition of its
efforts since it implemented its first environmental policy
in 1993.
Transcontinental Direct, through its network of facilities,
delivers a comprehensive portfolio of solutions, including
direct mail and fulfillment services, postal optimization,
database marketing and analytics, forms and commercial printing,
statement processing and business continuity and recovery
services.
For more information about Transcontinental Direct, visit
www.transcontinentaldirect.com.
About Transcontinental
The largest printer in Canada and sixth-largest in North America,
Transcontinental also ranks as the country’s leading
publisher of consumer magazines and French-language educational
resources, and its second-largest community newspaper publisher.
Transcontinental distinguishes itself by creating strategic
partnerships that integrate the company into its customers’
value chain, notably through its unique newspaper printing
outsourcing model and its value-added services. From mass
to highly personalized marketing, the company offers its clients
integrated solutions which include a continent-leading direct
marketing offering, a diverse digital platform and a door-to-door
advertising material distribution network. Transcontinental
is a company whose values, including respect, innovation and
integrity, are central to its operation.
Transcontinental (TSX: TCL.A, TCL.B) has more than 14,500
employees in Canada, the United States and Mexico, and reported
revenues of C$2.3 billion in 2006.
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For information:
Media
Nessa Prendergast
Director, Media Relations
Transcontinental Inc.
Telephone: (514) 954 2809
nessa.prendergast@transcontinental.ca
Financial Community
Jennifer F. McCaughey
Director, Investor Relations
Transcontinental Inc.
Telephone: (514) 954 2821
jennifer.mccaughey@transcontinental.ca
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