PARTS NOW! WINS MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Milwaukee, Wis., March 14, 2002 – Parts Now! received special honors at the 2001 Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Awards based on their exemplary contributions to manufacturing in the state.

The Madison, Wis. based distributor and refurbisher of computer printer parts won a special award entitled “Remarkable Recycling Solutions”, one of ten special honors awarded.

James S. Haney, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) president, had good things to say about the winners.

“These Wisconsin manufacturers bolster Wisconsin’s communities and economy, creating good paying jobs and a quality of life second to none,” Haney said. “Their cutting edge approach to business has enabled them to achieve record breaking levels of success.”

Parts Now! Vice President of Operations Bob Banke concurred, stating, “We are honored to receive this prestigious award. Being chosen for the award speaks volumes on the quality of our product and the efficiency of our manufacturing process.”

The annual Manufacturer of the Year Award competition is co-sponsored by Virchow, Krause & Company, LLP, a regional accounting and consulting firm; Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, a large Midwestern law firm; and WMC, the state’s largest business association.

“These business are among the manufacturing elite,” said Tim Christen, CEO of Virchow Krause. “Their focus on quality products, cutting-edge technological advances, and commitment to customer satisfaction will provide the foundation for continued growth.”

Parts Now! LLC is the world’s leading distributor of new and refurbished computer printer parts, whole unit printers, and component level repairs. The international wholesaler is the largest printer parts reseller for Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HWP), Lexmark (NYSE: LXK) and Canon U.S.A. Inc. (NYSE: CAJ), and also provides parts for Oki, Xerox, and many other printers.