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www.transcontinentaldirect.com/ - Transcontinental Direct, a leading direct marketing services provider, has received chain-of-custody certifications from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Sustainable Forest Initiative (SFI). Bureau Veritas, an accredited third-party verification firm, conducted the required audits and recommended certifications for the company's production facilities in Warminster, Pa., Hamburg, Pa., Ft. Worth, Tex. and Downey, Calif.

"There

is an increasing demand in the marketplace for environmentally friendly products," said Transcontinental Direct President Rob Young. "Dual certification gives our customers the flexibility to select between FSC- and SFI-certified papers, while supporting our continuing efforts to deliver environmentally friendly solutions." Transcontinental Direct also provides data hygiene services, engineered formats, electronic management tools and a nationwide service platform to support its customers' environmental efforts.

For more information, e-mail: info@transcontinentaldirect.com or visit www.transcontinentaldirect.com.

About Transcontinental Direct

Transcontinental Direct is one of the country's leading direct marketing services providers. Through its nationwide network of facilities, the company offers a comprehensive portfolio of solutions, including direct mail and fulfillment services, postal optimization, database marketing and analytics, forms and commercial printing, statement processing and business continuity and recovery services. Transcontinental Direct is a subsidiary of Transcontinental, Inc. www.transcontinentaldirect.com -- e-mail: info@transcontinentaldirect.com.

For Transcontinental Direct
Henry Raab
610-866-0611