Hess Print Solutions Announces Plan for Sale to Bang Printing

HPS has filed a number of motions with the Court requesting authority to keep the business running as usual. The immediate relief being requested includes a request to pay all wages, salaries and commissions, as well as honor the employee benefits programs, and to continue existing customer programs.

HPS also filed a motion to schedule a hearing to confirm its prepackaged plan and a separate motion to seek approval of the bid procedures to allow the ongoing marketing of HPS's assets, scheduling an auction with Bang Printing as the stalking horse bidder, and to further schedule a hearing to approve the sale of its assets.

This auction process will allow third parties that comply with the court-approved auction procedures to submit bids for HPS's assets, and in the event HPS receives any competing bids, HPS will hold an auction at the date set by the Bankruptcy Court. This process is expected to last approximately 60 days, and until the sale is consummated, HPS will continue to operate independently with its existing management in place.

After the sale is approved by the Bankruptcy Court and consummated, HPS will work with the purchaser to address the structure of the combined organizations, with the primary objective to continue to provide superior product, service and technology offerings in a cost-effective way.

About Hess Print Solutions
Hess Print Solutions is a client-centric, solutions focused and results-driven print performance partner. The Hess Print Solutions team of print experts shares an unrelenting focus on client success, an inventive spirit and a commitment to providing measurable results. These qualities - and unparalleled print production, mailing and fulfillment solutions - help clients drive top-line revenue and growth. Additional company information is available at www.hessprintsolutions.com.

About Bang Printing
Bang Printing specializes in one to four color printing including digital, traditional web and sheetfed for both the commercial and book manufacturing markets. Established in 1899 in Brainerd, Minnesota, Bang Printing has over 100 years of experience in the printing market. In addition to press capabilities, Bang Printing has extensive in-house bindery capabilities including case (smythe, adhesive and library), perfect, saddle stitch and mechanical bindings. Currently, Bang Printing has sales, manufacturing and fulfillment facilities in Minnesota and California, offering an extensive product line to customers nationwide. Additional company information is available at www.bangprinting.com.