Richmond, Indiana, November 18, 1996 - SANYO-VERBATIM CD COMPANY announced today the approaching ISO-9002 Certification of their full-turnkey replication facility. "We are in the ongoing process of completing all internal audits for ISO Certification and expect full accreditation during the first quarter," comments Michael King, Development Engineer, Standards and Systems and ISO-9002 Management Representative.

Sanyo-Verbatim CD Company, is a joint venture company that was formed in 1995 as a partnership between Sanyo Laser Products and Verbatim Corporation. Sanyo Laser Products has been producing CD's since the early 1980's and Verbatim has over 25 years experience in the data storage markets. The company offers complete CD-ROM turnkey production services through strategic relationships for a wide range of production budgets. Sanyo-Verbatim CD Company offers complete pre-mastering, mastering, replication, graphics support, printing and duplication services to the CD-ROM, CD-Audio, CD-Graphic and CD-I markets. The company's Richmond, Indiana locale allows them the ability to reach 80% of the US major market within 48 hours and exports internationally to Europe, Canada, Australia and the Pacific Rim. Sanyo-Verbatim CD Company's long list of satisfied customers include everyone from start-up CD-ROM publishers to well established Fortune 500 companies. Sanyo-Verbatim CD Company can be reached at 1767 Sheridan Street, Richmond, IN 47374. For further information, please contact Mary Campbell or Tom Ryan at 317-935-7574 or visit our World Wide Web site at http://www.sanyo-verbatim.com.