SAN DIEGO February 19, 2008 YAMAGATA America Inc., a worldwide leader in localization and printing services, has been certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) for printing high quality documents from responsibly managed forests.

“FSC certification, like our ISO certifications, shows our clients that their printed documents are of the highest quality and environmentally safe,” said Shiro Fujimoto, president of YAMAGATA America. “It also lets companies show their market and the rest of the world that they are an environmentally friendly company.”

Forest Stewardship Council

The FSC, an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organization, has established a globally recognized system of independent forest certification and product labeling to help consumers identify timber and products from responsibly managed woodlands. Over the past 13 years, over 90 million hectares of forest in more than 70 countries have been certified according to FSC standards. Today, several thousand products are produced using FSC-certified wood and carry the FSC trademark.

The FSC Principles and Criteria are the only internationally valid standards for responsible forest management where social, environmental and industry interests carry the same weight. FSC principles for forest stewardship include recognition of indigenous peoples' rights, long-term economic viability, sustainable environmental impact and protection of wildlife. The FSC system is supported by numerous environmental organizations, including WWF, Friends of the Earth and Greenpeace, as well as major companies, trade unions and social groups worldwide.

FSC is also the only global forest management certification system that prohibits the use of hazardous pesticides. FSC standards establish that some pesticides, even though legal, should not be used due to their social and environmental consequences. Compliance with all the FSC Principles and Criteria is mandatory to maintain certification. For more information on the FSC, visit the Web site at www.fsc.org.

Yamagata America Inc.

Established in 1989, Yamagata America Inc. helps companies transcend language, cultural and geographic barriers to effectively communicate with customers around the world. Copy is translated to accurately reflect regional nuances and cultural tradition. Software, Web sites, data sheets and product manuals are produced with the right look for target markets. Documents are printed and distributed when and where they are needed.

With ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:2004 certifications, Yamagata is dedicated to constantly improving its business practices. These prestigious certifications signify that every aspect of Yamagata business, from tools and processes to the final product, are of the highest quality and environmentally safe. For more information, visit the Web site at www.yamagataamerica.com.