Samuel Strapping Systems, News Group and Ovalstrapping Graphics merge to form GO Packaging

FORT PAYNE, AL—04/04/07—In the fourth quarter of 2006, Samuel Manutech completed the purchase of Ovalstrapping Graphic Arts and Industrial divisions in the U.S. One of the objectives of the purchase was to utilize the synergies of Samuel Strapping Systems News Group and the Oval Graphic Arts Group. To take advantage of these synergies, we are proud to announce the creation of an exciting new company called GO Packaging. The new company will offer news and newspaper customers a full line of high speed on-line and offline bundling equipment, including the industry leading NT 440 and Strapmaster machines. In addition to high performance equipment, GO Packaging will offer a full line of stretch film equipment as well stretch film, strapping, and wire consumables.