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GLOUCESTER ENGINEERING NAMES NEXT STEP COMMUNICATIONS ITS PUBLIC RELATIONS AGENCY OF RECORD

West Newbury, MA (October 4, 2011) . . . Gloucester Engineering Co., Inc. of Gloucester, Mass. has retained Next Step Communications, Inc. as its PR agency of record.

Gloucester Engineering is a well-known global supplier to the plastics extrusion and converting markets. Founded in 1961, the company’s systems for bag making, blown film, cast film, extrusion coating, foam and sheet extrusion are used worldwide to advance product quality and production limits. Gloucester Engineering has an unmatched installed base of over 1,000 machines worldwide and provides both machinery retrofits and new lines to the industry.

Mark Steele, Chief Executive Officer at Gloucester Engineering, said ‘Greg Hannoosh has deep experience in the plastics machinery industry, and we are happy to have him on board. He is the right person to help drive our presence and increase our exposure in the industry trade media.”

Leading up to NPE 2012, which takes place in April in Orlando, Fla., Next Step will work to promote Gloucester Engineering’s re-emergence as an industry leader, said Greg Hannoosh, President of Next Step. “Gloucester Engineering has always been known as a pioneer and leader in plastics extrusion,” he said. “After numerous management changes and recent financial difficulties, the company is back with strong ownership and strong management. I look forward to helping them get the message out about their capabilities and to re-establish their leadership position in this industry.”

Next Step Communications Inc. is a full-service advertising agency specializing in serving business-to-business clients in industries including plastics, packaging, electronics and others. Founded in 1996, the company is headquartered in Kittery Point, Maine.

For more information on Next Step, contact Greg Hannoosh, President, at (207) 703-0343, ghannoosh@next-step.com.

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