PLP ANNOUNCES INTERFACE TO KIP IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM (IPS) FOR CONNECTIVITY TO COMPLETE KIP PRODUCT LINE

– Integrations Expand Support for Facilities Management Applications –

ARLINGTON, Virginia – May 7, 2008 – PLP Digital Systems, Inc., a leading provider of production workflow management applications and decision support tools, today announced support for the KIP Image Processing System (IPS). This integration enables full connectivity with all KIP printers for production workflow and facilities management applications.

Using PLP's PlotWorks®, a wide-format workflow solution that streamlines digital printing and scanning operations, users can print to high-volume and mid-volume 600 DPI devices. This interface is also fully compatible with PLP's OpCenter™ software, providing the ability to track the status of every job, on every printer, in every location.

"PLP is thrilled to offer this new IPS interface that provides compatibility with all KIP devices," said John Cronin, CEO of PLP Digital Systems. "This integration allows reprographers to implement versatile solutions based on open standards."

"The integration of PLP's workflow solutions with the KIP IPS creates more opportunities for our mutual customers," said Sherman Sawtelle, President and CEO of KIP America. "This cooperation increases the strength of our respective products to optimize workflows for production and on-site services."

About PLP
For more than a decade PLP Digital Systems has helped companies produce, manage, distribute and track technical documentation. With a broad suite of software solutions and world-class customer support, PLP's mission is to improve their customers' profitability by decreasing operating costs and by creating new revenue opportunities with innovative products. Their powerful software, strong customer service model and progressive philosophy have made PLP the partner of choice for more than 1100 companies in 30 countries. For more information, please call (800) 444 7568 or visit the company on the web at www.plp.com.

About KIP America
KIP America, with headquarters in Novi, Michigan, is a leading innovator in wide format printing and image capture technology for the architectural, engineering and manufacturing industries. Patented KIP processes such as High Definition Print Technology and Real Time Thresholding enhance the quality of wide format document production, while decreasing operator effort and overall ownership costs. For more information, please call (800) 252-6793 or visit the company on the web at www.kipamerica.com.

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