SANBORN , NEW YORK - July 27, 2000 - American Coaster Company of Sanborn, New York received an award for outstanding achievement in the Point- of- Purchase Materials category in the 2000 Premier Print Awards, the graphic arts industry's largest and most prestigious worldwide printing competition hosted by the Printing Industries of America, the worlds largest graphic arts association.

Competing against nearly 5,400 entries from printing and graphic arts firms from around the world, American Coaster Company received a certificate of Merit. The company's winning submission was an Alaskan Brewing Company ESB Postcard/Coaster.

"We are very proud of our whole team. This is a testament to the dedication of all the employees of American Coaster Co.", said Frank T. Muraca, COO. "It's an honor to be recognized by the industry as a company that produces top quality, award winning materials."

Ray Roper, PIA's president and CEO agrees. "The field of entries was very impressive this year. The hard work and determination of American Coaster Co. enabled them to produce an award winning piece in the face of some very stiff competition."

The Premier Print Awards is the industry's oldest and largest worldwide graphic arts competition. In it's 50th year, the competition recognizes those responsible for the creation and production of print communications. The competition promotes excellence in print communications and rewards companies and indiduals who produce the best in print media.

PIA, the host of the Premier Print Awards, is the world's largest graphic arts trade association, representing an industry with more than 1 million employees and $156 billion in annual sales.