May 17, 2007
Christoph Blass to join Express Imaging Systems, LLC as
Business Development Manager

SEATTLE, WA – Express Imaging Systems, LLC (EIS) and the PhotoIntel Group Europe (PhotoIntel) jointly announce the addition of Christoph Blass as the Business Development Manager for EIS. Christoph Blass is the most recent addition to a rapidly growing group of international partners and distributors representing the award-winning Europa digital printer product line.

With a degree in electronic engineering, Christoph Blass started his career at Canon Switzerland and has more than 25 years of experience in digital imaging, and 15 years experience in photofinishing. He is also the co-founder of Labocontrol AG and Colour-Science AG, both leading companies in film scanning and image science.

“I look forward to collaborating with Christoph Blass. He has a fine understanding of the international photofinishing arena and will be an asset to EIS and to our customers,” says Keith Miller, President and CEO of EIS. “Christoph Blass’ acumen can help photofinishing labs of any size find the right solutions to their unique challenges,” says Derek Fieldhouse, Managing Director of PhotoIntel.

EIS is a leading developer of digital imaging technologies, including the high speed Europa digital printer for wholesale photo labs, says EIS. PhotoIntel, a group of companies offering innovative solutions for the photo industry worldwide, has been their European Distributor since 2005. EIS has successfully installed Europa printers throughout the US and Europe, including placements in the US, UK, France, Germany and Spain. Christoph Blass will support and strengthen EIS and PhotoIntel’s international presence, says EIS.

About Express Imaging Systems
Express Imaging Systems enjoys a reputation as a manufacturer of innovative high speed digital printers, digital film scanners and software for photofinishing operations. Our 125 years of collective experience in photofinishing provides reliable throughput and un-paralleled image quality and has recently pioneered the new HD Print TM for consumers to access High Definition Quality on photographic paper, a move seen as an industry milestone in creating business growth for wholesale photofinishers. Our motto is “Twice the performance for half the cost.” And when every cost is critical, why pay more for less when we offer the best.

About PhotoIntel Group Europe
The PhotoIntel Group Europe offers a range of innovative high quality photographic products on a worldwide basis. Combined with Nexus International in 1989, their mission is to provide the customer leading edge technology products to solve production and quality needs in the Photographic and Reprographic Industries.

European Inquires: Derek Fieldhouse, The PhotoIntel Group Europe, sales@photointelgroup.com, or call 0044 116 2325169.

US Inquiries: Cathleen Shattuck, Express Imaging Systems, marketing@express-imaging.com, or call 206-720-1798.