WEST WARWICK, RI, May 25, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via
COMTEX) --
QuickLabel Systems, a brand of Astro-Med, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALOT), has
received the "Sony Green Partner" award in recognition of its ability to
manufacture label and ink components that have minimal impact on the
environment. This certification was awarded following an on-site audit
by Sony Digital Audio Disc Company (DADC).
Sony Green Partner certification positions QuickLabel Systems as a
"preferred supplier" to Sony and to other companies who seek a label and
ink supplier who has achieved Sony Green Partner status. The
certification illustrates QuickLabel Systems' strong environmental
protection commitment, particularly during the production processes.
"The Sony Green Partner program is one of the best established
environmental programs of its kind. We are honored to be recognized as a
Green Partner and preferred supplier," said Elias G. Deeb, Vice
President of Media Products.
"I'm very proud of this achievement. QuickLabel Systems demonstrated
excellence throughout the entire certification process and on-site
audit, passing both with flying colors. Everyone in QuickLabel's
Asheboro, NC label factory worked very hard not only to meet the needs
of our customer, but also to demonstrate our concern for the
environment," said Dean Trotter, Quality Assurance Manager of the
QuickLabel Systems plant in Asheboro, NC. "In achieving Sony Green
Partner status, QuickLabel furthered its business commitment and supply
relationship with all divisions of Sony including Sony Entertainment,
Electronics, Music, Computers, etc.," continued Trotter.
Sony awards suppliers with Green Partner Certification when they
actively cooperate in producing environmentally sustainable products.
The "Sony Green Partner Standards" were established in 2001 as a way to
encourage its suppliers to become more environmentally responsible.
Sony's Green Partner Program restricts the use of hazardous substances
in materials as described in the Sony technical standard SS-00259.
Suppliers can achieve Sony Green Partner status by meeting these
requirements and by demonstrating compliance via an on-site audit.
About QuickLabel Systems and Astro-Med, Inc. QuickLabel Systems is a
leading manufacturer of digital color label printers used by
manufacturers and processors who want to print their own labels
in-house, as well as barcode label printers, thermal transfer ribbon,
labels, and custom label printing services. QuickLabel Systems is a
brand of Astro-Med, Inc., a manufacturer of high tech specialty printing
systems, electronic medical instrumentation, and data acquisition
systems for test and measurement. Astro-Med, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALOT) is a
member of the Russell Microcap(R) Index. Additional information is
available by visiting www.QuickLabel.com. Keep up with QuickLabel Systems on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/QuickLabel and on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/QuickLabel.
Safe Harbor Statement
This news release contains forward-looking statements, and actual
results may vary from those expressed or implied herein. Factors that
could affect these results include those mentioned in Astro-Med's FY2011
Annual Report and its annual and quarterly filings with the Securities
and Exchange Commission.
Contacts:
Elias G. Deeb
Vice President, Media Products
Eric Pizzuti
Vice President, Sales
Tel: 877-757-7978
www.QuickLabel.com
SOURCE: QuickLabel Systems
http://www.QuickLabel.com