3M Commercial Graphics and digital solutions provider Tekgraf Corporation have announced a master distributor agreement authorizing Tekgraf to sell and distribute 3M's complete line of aqueous- and solvent-based ink jet media.

"Tekgraf offers expertise to dealers and graphic manufacturers in the large-format digital printing industry," commented Tim Boxeth, Customer Focused Solutions Supervisor, 3M Commercial Graphics Division. "In addition to being a current 3M master distributor, Tekgraf also is a great partner in providing 3M ink jet media to the marketplace because of the value-added services and 3M-media compatible printers it offers dealers and its distribution coverage in North America."

"We are very pleased to support 3M's media products in the U.S. marketplace," said Scott Barker, President and CEO of Tekgraf Corporation. "This expanded distributorship agreement enhances the media solutions that we offer our customers, and ensures that end users will be able to provide superior products and services to their own customers."

Scotchprint(R) Graphics from 3M Commercial Graphics Division help customers worldwide build their brand by providing a total large-format graphics solution. 3M meets our customer's objective by manufacturing or certifying large-format graphic software, hardware, inks, toners, graphic films and flexible sign facings used to create large-format finished graphics of unparalleled consistency, reliability and durability. For information on Scotchprint(R) Graphics - the brand that builds your brand - call 1-800-328-3908 or go to: www.scotchprint.com.

Tekgraf Corporation, headquartered in Greenville, SC, provides digital solutions to dealers and customers in the graphic arts, wide format printing and large format document imaging and scanning markets. Tekgraf offers world-class channel management distribution services, technology products and consumables. Tekgraf also provides a full range of professional services, including demos, training, and installation, color certification and call center support. For more information about Tekgraf's products and services, visit www.Tekgraf.com or call (888) 550-8543.

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Scotchprint is a registered trademark of 3M in the United States and many other countries.

Karwoski & CourageSteve Rudolph, 612-342-4321E-mail: s.rudolph@creativepr.comwww.scotchprint.com