ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Document Security
Systems, Inc. (NYSE AMEX: DMC) ("DSS"), a leader in counterfeit
prevention, product diversion and brand protection technologies
today announced that it has hired Robert McAleavey, formerly General Manager of
Specialized Printed Forms, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of
Ennis, Inc. (NYSE: EBF), to manage DSS's Security Printing Division
known as "DPI".
Mr. McAleavey was named President of DPI Secure Print Division,
which is located in Rochester, NY
and specializes in secure coupons, packaging, prescriptions,
checks, birth certificates, gift certificates, vital records in
addition to brand protection and general commercial sheet fed
printing. Robert McAleavey will report to Robert Bzdick, President and Chief Operating
Officer of DSS.
Patrick White, CEO of DSS,
commented, "We applied a great amount of scrutiny in searching for
the right individual to lead the expansion of our Security Print
Division, a key contributor to the growth of DSS. This is a
unique situation as we required a seasoned professional with
security printing background as well as sales relationships with
premier corporations and large press operations experience.
Robert has excelled in managing all of these functions for a
subsidiary of Ennis, Inc. a $500
million publicly-traded printing company listed on the NYSE
and we are very excited to have him join the executive team at
DSS."
About Document Security Systems, Inc.
Document Security Systems is a technology company in the
security and protection services sector which develops and
manufactures products and packaging containing patented and patent
pending optical deterrent technologies that help prevent
counterfeiting and brand fraud from the use of the most advanced
scanners, copiers and imaging systems in the market. The company
owns over 30 different patented and patent-pending technologies and
products which protect valuable documents and printed products from
counterfeiters and identity thieves. The company has 3
manufacturing facilities which produce secure printing, packaging
and plastic ID cards. Document Security Systems' customers,
which include international governments, major corporations and
world financial institutions, use its covert and overt technologies
to protect a number of applications including, but not limited to,
currency, vital records, brand protection, ID Cards, Smart Cards
internet commerce, passports, gift certificates and packaging.
Document Security Systems' strategy is to become the world's
leading producer of cutting-edge security technologies for paper,
plastic and electronically generated printed assets.
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More information about Document Security Systems, Inc. and their
wholly-owned subsidiaries can be found by visiting:
Document Security Systems, Inc.:
http://www.documentsecurity.com
DPI of Rochester:
http://www.dpirochester.com
Plastic Printing Professional, Inc.:
http://www.plasticprintingprofessionals.com
Protected Paper: http://www.protectedpaper.com
Premier Custom Packaging: www.premiercustompkg.com
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Statements included in this press release, which are not
historical in nature, are intended to be, and are hereby identified
as "Forward-Looking Statements" for purposes of safe harbor
provided by Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended. Readers are directed to the company's filings with the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov for
additional information and a presentation of the risks and
uncertainties that may affect the company's business and results of
operations.
For more information, contact:
Jody Janson
Document Security Systems, Inc.
Investor Relations
Tel: (585) 232-5440
Email: ir@documentsecurity.com
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