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PressAccess Launches Extended Access Liquidation, 
Multi-Plant Virtual Liquidation at Print 09

Cumming, GA – Aug. 13, 2009 –Move over, eBay. In a bold move designed to help buyers and sellers of used equipment maximize the return on their investments, PressAccess and the AccessGroup  have launched Extended Access Liquidation, a new program with the appeal of an auction, coupled with the added security of guarantees and extended warranties. 
 
Even in the best of times, plant closures are a fact of business life, and every company so affected needs to get the best possible deal for its equipment without sacrificing security and quality. By the same token, prospective buyers demand assurance that their purchase will perform as promised. Extended Access Liquidation encourages prospective buyers to view, inspect and test a company’s equipment prior to naming their price in an online bid format. In support of the process, AccessGroup technicians will be on hand to inspect the equipment and discuss the condition of the machines prior to purchase. If desired, these same technicians will remove the equipment and re-install it in the buyer’s facility. All certified presses purchased through the liquidation include a 12 month parts and labor warranty. 
 
Extended Access Liquidation retains the benefits of an auction format while eliminating the risks. For example, once a purchase is completed, the AccessGroup can handle everything from cleaning and dismantling to loading, shipping, rigging and installation
“The economy has driven the market to a place where printers want to buy in this way, an d this has led PressAccess to begin selling in a new way,” says Clyde B. Tillman, President of PressAccess. “Value pricing, complete security and extended warranties from PressAccess and the AccessGroup will ensure buyers get the machine they want at the best possible price, with the security they deserve.”
 
Buyers may choose among services that include:
 
Cleaning – CleanAccess can restore the equipment to its original appearance or simply do an inexpensive hand cleaning. 
Dismantling – Because ServiceAccess is made up of factory-trained professional technicians with many years of experience, buyers can rest assured their equipment will be dismantled properly and professionally.
Loading – PressAccess uses only manufacturer-certified riggers, ensuring that purchases will be packed and loaded securely.
Shipping – PressAccess will coordinate shipping. Our insurance protects the buyer’s purchase throughout the entire process, further securing their investment. 
Installation – Our factory-trained technicians will handle the entire process. We will coordinate with electricians and contractors, and ensure that all the necessary modifications have been properly completed.   
Warranty- All turn-key press and bindery purchases include our comprehensive 12-month warranty, which also covers all breakdowns and broken parts.

**Virtual Liquidation Sale at Print 09**
 

PressAccess and the AccessGroup will organize a virtual liquidation sale at Print 09. The combined equipment assets of multiple banks and printing companies will be offered for sale online in a bid format at www.accessgrp.net beginning Friday, Sept. 2 and extending through Sept. 14. Print 09 attendees will also be able to place their bids at special kiosks located in the PressAccess booth (#1682). 
 
PressAccess and AccessGroup are changing the way our industry does business. We want you to be our partner.

About The Access Group
Clyde Tillman has brought together a team of people whose experience, dedication and knowledge of the printing industry give you direct ACCESS to the highest quality equipment at the lowest possible cost, right when you need it. At PressAccess we do more than sell quality printing equipment. We offer our customers a range of creative options to help them move their underutilized equipment. Whether you are selling a press that is no longer cost-effective or trading in a machine for a more productive solution, PressAccess can assist you with creative ideas tailored to your unique needs. Our factory-trained technicians have successfully installed a wide variety of late model machines over the past four years. We have installed more than 400 units, with an average age of 2000 or newer. For many of our customers, we are the company of choice for late model Heidelberg presses and finishing equipment. For more information, visit www.accessgrp.net.

For further information contact:
Clyde Tillman, President
PressAccess
Tel: (678) 455-4399
Email: clyde@pressaccess.net 

Independent Printers Worldwide Links with The Access Group 
To Provide Multiple Incentives for IPW Members

Cumming, GA –Sept. 2, 2009 – PressAccess and The Access Group are pleased to announce a new partnership with Independent Printers Worldwide, Inc. (IPW). 
 
Independent Printers Worldwide (IPW) is a consortium that develops procurement contracts, process management systems, quality control standards, and national marketing programs that allow its members to reap the benefits of a national company while remaining independently owned and operated. IPW’s relationship with PressAccess will enable its members to choose among a range of creative options designed to help them move their underutilized equipment or to identify, locate and install the prepress, press or postpress equipment that best fits their needs. The PressAccess team combines integrity, industry knowledge and technical expertise to bring its customers effective solutions that meet – and often beat – their budget constraints.
 
“We are delighted to offer our services to the membership of IPW,” said Clyde Tillman, President of PressAccess. “More than ever, printers today need options that will enable them to choose the right pre-owned equipment at the right price for their business needs. PressAccess is uniquely positioned to provide those options, together with attractive discounts and warranties, a nd we look forward to a long and mutually beneficial partnership.”
 
As a result of the new partnership, IPW members will enjoy a variety of incentive programs offered by The Access Group, including a discount o n every sale of quality pre-owned equipment, and a 12-month parts and labor warranty on every press installation performed by our factory-trained technicians. 
 
Given its extensive relationships with major banks and finance companies worldwide, PressAccess also has become the company of choice for machine liquidations. Under the new arrangement, IPW members will gain first access to PressAccess’ large inventory of repossessed and liquidated machines, a discount on sales, and the assurance that their purchases will perform as promised. Please visit www.accessgrp.net for details, and to view the latest liquidation.  
 
Additional discounts or rebates apply to repairs, equipment relocations, training and service contracts offered by ServiceAccess; blanket wash and anilox roller cleaning by CleanAccess; and mill-direct paper recycling managed by GreenAccess.
 
About The Access Group
Clyde Tillman has brought together a team of people whose experience, dedication and knowledge of the printing industry give you direct ACCESS to the highest quality equipment at the lowest possible cost, right when you need it. At PressAccess we do more than sell quality printing equipment. We offer our customers a range of creative options to help them move their underutilized equipment. Whether you are selling a press that is no longer cost-effective or trading in a machine for a more productive solution, PressAccess can assist you with creative ideas tailored to your unique needs. Our factory-trained technicians have successfully installed a wide variety of late model machines over the past four years. We have installed more than 400 units, with an average age of 2000 or newer. For many of our customers, we are the company of choice for late model Heidelberg presses and finishing equipment. For more information, visit www.accessgrp.net.

For further information contact:
Clyde Tillman, President
PressAccess
Tel: (678) 455-4399
Email: clyde@pressaccess.net 

PressAccess Logs A Successful Print 09 on Multiple Fronts

Cumming, GA, Oct. 12, 2009 –  PressAccess and the AccessGroup report that the first-ever Virtual Liquidation Sale held at Print 09 was a resounding success. Furthermore, the combined offerings of the Group’s individual programs stirred substantial interest among attendees at the September trade show.
 
In all, 166 qualified bidders took advantage of the opportunity to bid on the combined equipment assets of multiple banks and printing companies offered for sale at www.accessgrp.net from Sept. 2-14. Print 09 attendees were able to place their bids at special kiosks located in the PressAccess booth. Approximately 150 units were sold, with most sales to U.S. customers and about 10 percent to customers outside the U.S. 
 
According to Tillman, the hottest sellers tended to be smaller and more easily financed items, although he points out that PressAccess also has sold a total of 27 presses since it launched the Extended Access Liquidation service earlier this year. In the future, Tillman says, PressAccess plans to implement a pre-approval process whereby customers will have access t o a prequalified amount of funds for equipment purchases through the Extended Access Liquidation website at www.accessgrp.net.  
 
Key to the success of Extended Access Liquidation are the activities of ServiceAccess, another AccessGroup entity. “We offer every p iece of equipment on a turnkey basis, including tear-down, removal, shipping, installation training and refurbishment, if desired,” Tillman says. “The buyer has a smorgasbord of choices, including our standard 12-month warranty on all presses.”
 
The overwhelmingly positive response to the first Virtual Liquidation concept gives PressAccess confidence that it is on the right track. “I believe we are experiencing a sea change in how printers buy equipment,” Tillman says. “Customers tell us that it’s fun and exciting to buy online. This could be the beginning of a whole new purchasing concept for used, and maybe even new equipment.”
 
Spend Less, Save More
A number of other programs offered under the AccessGroup umbrella were also well-received by Print 09 attendees. These included a comprehensive service contract offered by ServiceAccess on all parts and labor for breakdowns. According to Tillman, the monthly cost of the contract: $1,773 for a 5-color, 40” press; $929 for a 4-color, 29” press; or $480 for a 4-color, 20”press, is much more affordable than the unexpected cost of a major breakdown. ServiceAccess estimates it will have 20-25 additional contracts in place as a direct result of activity at the show.  
 
GreenAccess was able to capitalize on the need for printers to earn as much as they can from every aspect of their business, including paper usage.  “Paper recycling is very hot right now,” Tillman explains. “Our mill-direct paper recycling program is based on our belief that the printer who is not shipping baled paper directly to the mill is leaving money on the table. Mill-direct shipments are the only way to ensure printers receive the maximum revenue for their recyclable paper scrap.” 
 
GreenAccess also unveiled its Maratek Blanket Wash Recycling solution at the show. According to Tillman, customers who rent the Maratek 20 Solvent Recycling Solution (SRS) at a monthly cost of $850, or who purchase it outright with a ROI of less than 15 months, will realize a savings of approximately $950 per month, based on their purchase of as little as two drums of blanket wash solution per month. If a customer’s usage is higher, both the monthly savings and ROI will be greater.  “This product fits our business model so well,” Tillman says. “Given today’s emphasis on carbon footprint reduction and the need for printers to add as much profit as possible to their bottom line, the Maratek SRS is a perfect addition to our GreenAccess offering.” 
 
By taking advantage of GreenAccess initiatives, an average-size printer potentially could increase its annual bottom line by as much as $30k-$40 per year, Tillman says. 
 
About The Access Group
Clyde Tillman has brought together a team of people whose experience, dedication and knowledge of the printing industry give you direct ACCESS to the highest quality equipment at the lowest possible cost, right when you need it. At PressAccess we do more than sell quality printing equipment. We offer our customers a range of creative options to help them move their underutilized equipment. Whether you are selling a press that is no longer cost-effective or trading in a machine for a more productive solution, PressAccess can assist you with creative ideas tailored to your unique needs. Our factory-trained technicians have successfully installed a wide variety of late model machines over the past four years. We have installed more than 400 units, with an average age of 2000 or newer. For many of our customers, we are the company of choice for late model Heidelberg presses and finishing equipment. For more information, visit www.accessgrp.net.

 
For further information contact:
 
Clyde Tillman, President
PressAccess
Tel: (678) 455-4399
Email: clyde@pressaccess.net

PressAccess will hold our next virtual liquidation December 8-11. Equipment will be posted online November 9 week