ROCHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 30 -- Document Security Systems, Inc.
(AMEX:DMC) and Boise White Paper L.L.C., a subsidiary of Boise
Cascade L.L.C., have agreed in principle to join forces to launch a
new line of high-quality security papers for general office use.
Document Security Systems' President and CEO Patrick White said that
an initial order under this agreement has been received and the
product has been shipped. "This is a milestone in the history of
Document Security Systems," said Mr. White. "We are confident that
the combination of our state-of-the-art security technologies and
Boise's distribution and marketing capabilities will now demonstrate
to end-users the wide-ranging applications of our security
papers."
The new security papers, called Boise BEWARE(TM) Security Papers,
are organized into various end-use categories, including Legal,
Health Care, and Business. The papers allow individuals to print
original documents with the confidence that unauthorized copies
cannot be made. Documents printed on Boise BEWARE(TM) Security Papers
will reveal a hidden word when scanned, copied or faxed.
"This technology is superior to other products on the market that
have not kept pace with the evolution of office equipment, rendering
their products substantially less effective on copiers and totally
ineffective on most scanners or fax machines," said Patrick White.
According to Rob Sommer, Vice-President of Office Papers for Boise,
"The agreement between these two companies combines cutting-edge,
patent-protected technology and strong sales, marketing and
distribution. Boise BEWARE(TM) is another example of how Boise
provides innovative solutions which help our customers face their
everyday challenges."
Document Security Systems, Inc. brings to the alliance their
patent-pending AuthentiGuard(TM) 4000(R) technology that is effective
on scanners, copiers and fax machines in the marketplace. "The
alliance between Document Security Systems and Boise will allow us to
provide affordable document security to individuals, businesses and
government entities, including homeland security agencies, that never
had access to such state-of-the-art technology before," said Patrick
White. "Our technology is the most effective security paper solution
available, and Boise's strong brand, their industry-leading product
line, and end-customer knowledge add enormous credibility to the
technologies we have worked to develop."
"An important element of the alliance between our two companies is
our commitment to have Boise BEWARE(TM) Security Papers keep pace as
technology evolves," Rob Sommer said. "Competing products have not
changed in years. Not only is the technology in Boise BEWARE(TM)
Security Papers superior today, it will keep pace as scanners and
copiers improve and change in the future."
"By joining forces with Document Security Systems," said Boise's
Rob Sommer, "Boise is taking another step toward our vision of being
the preferred office paper provider to our customers."
About Document Security Systems, Inc.
Document Security Systems, Inc. (AMEX:DMC) is one of the world
leaders in optical anti-scanning, anti-counterfeiting technologies
for homeland security, governments, law enforcement agencies,
security printers, brand packaging, and businesses concerned with
enhancing security and reducing identity theft. The company develops,
licenses and sells anti-counterfeiting technologies and related
products such as its new AuthentiGuard(TM) "safety paper" which
protects original documents from copying or duplication. Document
Security also offers its verification technology to authenticate
originals from forgeries. The Company has exclusive and complete
ownership of 20 technologies for which patent applications have been
made in the United States and 133 other countries through the Patent
Cooperation Treaty. The various anti-scanning technologies can be
utilized on currency, vital records, brand packaging, labels,
tickets, ID Cards, passports and gift certificates to name just a few
of the possible applications. Document Security System's
anti-counterfeiting solutions stand out as a result of the Company's
industry leading technology and unique understanding of customer
needs. The company's product suite includes AuthentiGuard(TM)
Block-Out(R), AuthentiGuard(TM) Pantograph 4000(R), AuthentiGuard(TM)
ObscuraScan(R), AuthentiGuard(TM) Prism(R), AuthentiGuard(TM)
Survivor 21(R), and AuthentiGuard(TM) Laser Morie(R).
About Boise White Paper, LLC
Boise White Paper, L.L.C. is a subsidiary of Boise Cascade, L.L.C.
which is headquartered in Boise, ID. Boise provides solutions to help
customers work more efficiently, build more effectively, and create
new ways to meet business challenges. Boise owns or controls more
than 2 million acres of timberland, primarily in the United States,
to support manufacturing operations.