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Greg Hannoosh, President, Next Step Communications, (978) 363-5372 or

NEXT STEP NAMED AGENCY OF RECORD FOR PARKINSON TECHNOLOGIES INC.

West Newbury, MA (January 5, 2008) . . . Next Step Communications has been named the agency of record for Parkinson Technologies, Inc.

Headquartered in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, Parkinson is a leading manufacturer of biaxial film and sheet processing systems, winders, screen changers and related equipment. The company has three well-known brands: Marshall & Williams Plastics, Parkinson Winders, and Key Filters.

Next Step will direct all PR activities for Parkinson and will also produce the company’s advertising campaigns for both plastics and converting industry publications.

“We are happy to be working with Greg Hannoosh and Next Step,” said Pete Termyn, President and CEO of Parkinson Technologies. “As Parkinson continues its growth we need a professional agency to help us get the word out about our products and capabilities. With their strong contacts and industry experience, we’re confident Next Step will help us in this area.”

Next Step had worked with Parkinson at the recent K 2007 show to help the company with its PR efforts. “We are happy that our success with Parkinson at K 2007 has led to our being their agency of record,” said Hannoosh. “They already have a good reputation in the industry and I look forward to helping them increase awareness of their brands.”

Next Step Communications is a full-service advertising agency specializing in serving the plastics and packaging industries. Founded in 1996, the company is headquartered in West Newbury, Massachusetts.

For more information on Next Step, contact Greg Hannoosh, President, at (978) 363-5372.

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