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Better Packages, Inc.: World's Leading Manufacturer of Water-Activated Tape Dispensers and Carton Sealers Celebrates 90 Years of American Innovation and Global Leadership

Shelton, CT, July 2007-- Shelton, CT, July 2007 - For nearly a century, Better Packages has been setting industry standards with its durable Better Pack® brand of water-activated tape (WAT) dispensers and semi-automatic BP Sealmaster® case sealers. Millions of the company's tape dispensers have been sold worldwide to government agencies and businesses representing a multitude of industries. The company also offers its own brand of environmentally friendly water-activated tape, Better Pack Tape™, allowing customers to purchase a complete, dependable carton sealing system from a single, recognized and reliable source.

Better Packages' strong market position has always been based on the functionality and durability of its products, the commitment of its global distributor network, and the continued loyalty of its customers, including names such as L.L. Bean® , the FBI, Tiffany® & Co., T.J. Maxx® , the U.S. Army, QVC®, BMW®, Brinks Security, Crate and Barrel® , John Deere® , Frito-Lay®, Gap® Incorporated, IKEA® , J.C. Penney®, U.S. Government Printing Office, Victoria's Secret® , Wal-Mart® Pharmacy, and Xerox®. Our customers have known for 90 years they can depend on our dispensers for reliable performance and durability.

A global network of authorized distribution partners, located throughout the US, Mexico and Canada and in more than 20 countries, offers hands-on sales and support to ensure each customer receives the necessary attention to determine the appropriate solution for their carton sealing needs. In addition, our customers will find product assistance, service and trouble-shooting information through the company's Customer Service Department via a toll-free number, 800-237-9151, or 24/7 by logging on to www.BetterPackages.com.

Today, Better Packages and its products continue to be the benchmarks of the industry for many reasons:

The enhanced Better Pack 333 Plus remains the world's best-selling manual tape dispenser for water-activated tape, with more than one million sold.
Better Packages offers the widest range of WAT carton sealing solutions from a single source.
The Better Pack 555e series is the only electronic WAT dispenser in the industry that is UL Approved and Listed.
Better Packages products are backed by the best warranty in the industry.
The average age of its electric models in use today is over 16 years; its manual models average over 20 years in service.
Hundreds of thousands of Better Pack dispensers are currently installed and in use today.
The number-one selling Better Pack 333 and 333 Plus models alone have dispensed over 325 billion feet of tape to seal nearly 80 billion cartons and packages securing goods with a value of nearly $4 trillion dollars!

Better Packages' Mission
Better Packages' mission is to be recognized as a trusted leader and educator within the global packaging community by providing carton sealing solutions that are simple, safe and secure. "Our 90-year track record of excellence,"according to CEO and President Philip White, "proves the timeless importance of good old-fashioned values. Our distribution network is ever-expanding to meet the increasing global demand for our products, and we will continue to invest in our personnel- as well as our products- to enhance our ability to provide the best possible support to Better Packages customers and distribution partners. We look forward to setting the pace in the industry for the next 90 years as well."

About Better Packages
Better Packages, based in Shelton, Connecticut, is the world's leading manufacturer of water-activated tape dispensers used for carton sealing. Its products, including tape dispensers, case sealers, water-activated tape and many accessories, are sold and serviced in the United States, Canada and Mexico and in 20 countries worldwide. Its systems are used whenever security, strength, efficiency, productivity and a professional image are needed. Founded in 1917, the company has been headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut, since 1924. For more information, please visit www.BetterPackages.com.

Better Packages, Better Pack, BP Sealmaster and BP E-Z Pull Tab Tape are registered trademarks of Better Packages, Inc.

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