December 21, 2007

PCI Group, Inc. to Locate Corporate Headquarters in Lancaster County
Investment to Bring 90 New Jobs to the Area

COLUMBIA, S.C. – December 21, 2007 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce and the Lancaster Economic Development Office today announced that PCI Group, Inc. will locate its corporate headquarters in Lancaster County, South Carolina.  PCI Group, Inc. will invest approximately $8.3 million to establish its operations in Lancaster County and create at least 90 new jobs.

“We are excited about the future in South Carolina. We investigated many different states prior to making our decision and believe S.C. gives our company the best chance to succeed in the future. My decision to relocate PCI from N.Y. to S.C. is to provide a more competitive business climate, as well as provide a better life for my employees and their families.” said PCI President Chris Kropac, Jr.

PCI Group, Inc., family owned and operated since 1970, specializes in direct mail services for commercial industry.  The company uses cutting-edge technology and has set a new industry standard with a guaranteed 24-hour-in-the-mail turnaround, as well as a real-time, web-based tracking system that provides information that enables clients to control costs, better manage resources, and operate more efficiently. 

“As we work to compete in a global economy, our state’s ability to attract new investment and corporate headquarters is important.  Today’s news is another sign that our efforts to improve our state’s economic soil conditions are working to foster the type of investment that will have a meaningful impact and diversify South Carolina’s economy.  We remain committed to continuing these efforts to keep enhancing the state’s business climate and encourage new opportunity for more South Carolinians,” said Gov. Mark Sanford.

“PCI Group has cutting-edge technology that enables the company to produce and print high levels of its product with guaranteed 24-hour turnaround.  Their decision to locate the company’s corporate headquarters in South Carolina is a reflection of our state’s business-friendly climate and skilled workforce.  Thanks to the team efforts of state and local officials and the strength of our economy, South Carolina continues to attract new investments and high-paying jobs that will have a lasting impact in our state,” said Joe Taylor, Secretary of Commerce.

PCI Group, Inc. mailed in excess of 130 million collection letters, invoices, and statements in 2007. An innovative proprietary product – Webtrak allows their clients to track all account data in real-time 24 hours a day – 7 days a week from any web browser. Utilizing another proprietary service, Pinpoint, clients can track their mail pieces as they travel through the United States Postal System.

“Lancaster County welcomes PCI Group to the Indian Land area, which is fast becoming the top location for corporate headquarters and back office facilities in the Charlotte market.  The investment in land and building and creation of 90 new jobs is good news for the people of Lancaster County.  We look forward to a long and prosperous business relationship with PCI Group,” said Rudy Carter, Lancaster County Council Chairman.

“The Charlotte Partnership was instrumental in recruiting this project to Lancaster County. I want to especially thank Charlotte Partnership, project managers, Kenny McDonald and David Swenson for their assistance, as well county officials and the SC Department of Commerce, in recruiting PCI Group, Inc. to Lancaster County” said Keith Tunnell, President, Lancaster County Economic Development Corporation.

PCI Group, Inc. will utilize readySC™, the state’s worker training program, to meet its workforce needs. ReadySC™ has been nationally recognized for its ability to offer customized training for businesses and ranked 4th in the nation byExpansion Management magazine.

Company Profile

PCI Group, Inc.   www.pcigroup.com

PCI Group Inc., family owned and operated since its inception in 1970, offers outbound direct mail services, return mail processing, and data entry. Currently, PCI employs more than 125 associates and operates from a 30,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility in Hauppauge, New York. The company is a United States Postal Service approved plant load facility with a postal clerk onsite performing postal verification and acceptance. 130 million pieces of outbound mail and 20 million pieces of return mail are processed per year.