Ampad Launches New Customer-Focused Website

RICHARDSON, Texas, Oct. 13, 2009 — American Pad & Paper
(Ampad) is pleased to announce it has launched an all-new
customer-focused website. The site, ,
has a more user-friendly layout with an updated look and
expanded product and brand images with descriptions. Its
design provides consumers with the information needed to
make informed purchase decisions, along with easy-to-follow
tips and solutions to keep your home or office organized and
running smoothly.

“Ampad has always strived to provide our customers with
exceptional products for their home and office, and with
this new website, we are able to engage them on a new
level,” said Don Meltzer, CEO and President. “As the
industry leader, we will be able to showcase innovative
product, as well as educate consumers on the latest
developments in environmentally sustainable options to help
them make the best choices when purchasing office supplies.”

The new site allows visitors to view products in more
detail, learn about Ampad’s brands as well as offer
consumers information about green initiatives in the paper
industry. In the coming months, Ampad will be introducing
more products to the site and new features including online
surveys, special offers, and newsletters.

About Ampad

American Pad & Paper is a premier manufacturer and
distributor of writing pads, filing supplies, retail
envelopes and specialty papers that serves many of the
largest and fastest-growing office products retailers and
distributors in North America including Wal-Mart and
Staples. Ampad brands include Gold Fibre(R), Evidence(R),
Envirotec(TM), efficiency(R), and Embassy(R).

Additional information on Ampad can be found at
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