SALT LAKE CITY, UT - October 16, 2007 - Companion Systems Design and Manufacturing was certified today as a Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) in partnership with Women's Business Enterprise Council-West. This distinction from the nation's leading advocate of women-owned businesses as suppliers to America's corporations demonstrates Companion's continued commitment to strengthening their business relationships and leading the way in the ATM branding industry.

"Companion Systems has always been committed to helping financial institutions across the country improve their ATM branding," says Sally Tiley, CEO of Companion Systems. "Being recognized as a women's business enterprise by WBENC now also lets us help these same financial institutions enrich their diversity initiatives through their business relationships with us."

As the leading supplier of branded ATM surround, enclosure, and kiosk products for the financial services industry for over 27 years, Companion Systems is a key supplier for financial institutions in North America. Over the last few years, the majority of these institutions have renewed efforts to enhance their supplier diversity programs. WBENC helps strengthen these efforts by fostering diversity in the world of commerce with programs and policies designed to expand opportunities and eliminate barriers in the marketplace for women business owners.

"We are pleased to be recognized by and associated with such a commendable organization as WBENC," affirms Diane Williams, CFO of Companion Systems. "Their dedication to encouraging the expansion of supplier/vendor diversity programs within corporations and enhancing opportunities for women's business enterprises is remarkable."

While this certification recognizes Companion Systems' women's business enterprise status, the ownership of the company has not changed. The growth that the company has experienced over recent years has taken place under the current ownership and this structure will remain.

"At Companion Systems we have always been proud of the diversity of our employees. We realize that the wide range of backgrounds, knowledge, and skills of our diverse workforce contribute greatly to our success," added Tiley. "We have experienced a tremendous amount of growth over the last few years and look forward to being able to continue that growth as we work with WBENC in supporting the diversity initiatives of our clients."

About Companion Systems

Companion Systems Design and Manufacturing is the leading provider of ATM surround, kiosk, enclosure, topper, and canopy solutions for branded ATM environments for the financial services industry. For over 27 years, Companion Systems has lead the way in developing innovative solutions for ATM branding. www.companionsystems.com

About WBENC

Founded in 1997, WBENC is the nation's leading advocate of women-owned business enterprises as suppliers to America's corporations and is the largest third-party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women in the United States. www.wbenc.org

Companion Systems

Companion Systems

Companion Systems is the leading provider of ATM surround, kiosk, enclosure, topper, and signage solutions for branded ATM environments. Since creating the first branded ATM surround 30 years ago, Companion Systems has continued to lead the industry in developing innovative solutions to meet the ATM deployment needs for thousands of financial institutions worldwide. Companion Systems provides customers with both functional and inviting ATM environments by integrating function, ergonomics and pleasing aesthetics into our ATM brand-enhancing designs.

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